Pensión O Castelo
Palas de Rei · Galicia

Pensión O Castelo

Guest house in Palas de Rei with family rooms, a shared kitchen and a bicycle garage, a practical option for resting along the Camino Francés.

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8.4 Score
771 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Nearby Church of San Tirso · 60 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Pensión O Castelo

Pensión O Castelo is a guest house in Palas de Rei with rooms featuring private bathrooms and access to a shared kitchen. It is a practical option for those travelling the Camino Francés, travelling with family or looking for a simple stay in this Galician town. The rooms have heating, a wardrobe, a hairdryer and toiletries; some offer mountain views, while others overlook an inner courtyard. There are single, double and family options, with space for up to three people.

The guest house offers free WiFi, daily housekeeping, luggage storage and airport transfers. The shared kitchen includes a microwave, fridge and kitchenware, and laundry services are available for an additional charge. Guests travelling with a bicycle can use a garage to store it. Palas de Rei is 36 km from Lugo and 70 km from Santiago de Compostela; Santiago Airport is 44 km away. The upper floors are only accessible by stairs, something worth bearing in mind when planning your stay.

Pensión O Castelo
★ 8.4 · Very good · 771 reviews

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Guest house in Palas de Rei with family rooms, a shared kitchen and a bicycle garage, a practical option for resting along the Camino Francés.

Room types

The accommodation offers eight room types, from single rooms measuring 10 and 10.3 m² to family options of 16.06, 18.64, 20.47 and 30 m². There are also double rooms with two single beds, measuring 12 and 12.04 m². They accommodate one to three people and all have single beds. Every room has a private bathroom; facilities include a flat-screen TV and a kitchen.

Views vary between rooms: several overlook the mountains, two single rooms face an inner courtyard, and another double room has a view with no landscape specified. The 30 m² family room is the largest and has a private entrance. Rooms include a shower, towels, a hairdryer and toiletries. For preparing meals, the shared kitchen has a microwave, fridge and kitchenware.

Family Room with Bathroom — Pensión O Castelo
Family Room with Bathroom
16 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 Single bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Mountain view
  • Flat-screen TV

At 16.06 m², this family room accommodates three people and has three single beds, a private bathroom and a kitchen. Its mountain views set it apart from the rooms facing the courtyard; it is a compact option for families who prefer separate beds.

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Standard Double Room — Pensión O Castelo
Standard Double Room
12 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Mountain view
  • Private bathroom

This 12 m² double room accommodates two people and has two single beds. Its private bathroom and mountain views distinguish it from the interior-facing rooms; it is a compact option for sharing a room while keeping separate beds.

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Family Room with Bathroom — Pensión O Castelo
Family Room with Bathroom
30 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 Single bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Private entrance
  • Mountain view

At 30 m², this is the largest of the family room options and accommodates three people. It has three single beds, a private bathroom, a kitchen, mountain views and a private entrance, a feature not found in the guest house's other rooms.

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Single Room with Bathroom — Pensión O Castelo
Single Room with Bathroom
10 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Flat-screen TV

This 10 m² room is designed for one person and has a single bed. Its distinguishing feature is its view of an inner courtyard, unlike the rooms overlooking the mountains; it also has a private bathroom, shower and flat-screen TV.

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Single Room with Bathroom — Pensión O Castelo
Single Room with Bathroom
10 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Private bathroom

At 10.3 m², this single room offers slightly more space than the other 10 m² option for one person. It has a single bed and an inner courtyard view, as well as a private bathroom and kitchen.

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Double Room with Private Bathroom - 2 Beds — Pensión O Castelo
Double Room with Private Bathroom - 2 Beds
12 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Private entrance
  • View

This 12.04 m² double room has two single beds and accommodates two people. Unlike the Standard Double Room, it has a private entrance; it also offers a private bathroom, a kitchen and a view with no landscape specified, a distinctive combination among the options.

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Family Room with Bathroom — Pensión O Castelo
Family Room with Bathroom
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 Single bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Mountain view
  • Kitchen

This 18.64 m² family room accommodates up to three people and has three single beds. Its mountain views and mid-range size place it between the 16.06 m² family room and the largest family room, measuring 30 m².

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Family Room with Bathroom — Pensión O Castelo
Family Room with Bathroom
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 3 Single bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Mountain view
  • Flat-screen TV

At 20.47 m², this family room offers more space than the 18.64 m² option and accommodates up to three people in three single beds. It has a private bathroom, a kitchen and mountain views, with a floor area between those of the other family room options.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you are travelling the Camino Francés and looking for accommodation in Palas de Rei.
  • you need a free connection for video calls or streaming: speeds reach 104 Mbps.
  • you are travelling with family: there are family rooms for up to three people.
  • you want to prepare simple meals in a shared kitchen with a microwave and fridge.
  • you are travelling with a bicycle: you can use a garage to store it.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: there is no parking.
  • you expect to arrive after 17:00: check-in ends at that time.
  • you need a lift or want to avoid stairs: the upper floors are only accessible by stairs.
  • you are looking for laundry included in your stay: the service is available for an additional charge.

Hotel facilities & services

Everyday facilities make for a practical, independent stay: there is free WiFi, rooms with private bathrooms and flat-screen TVs, as well as heating and wooden or parquet flooring. Families can choose family rooms, and all rooms are non-smoking; smoking is prohibited throughout the property. Daily housekeeping, luggage storage, and private or express check-in options help you organise your arrival and stay.

For preparing simple meals, there is a shared kitchen, kitchenette, fridge, microwave and kitchenware. Bathrooms have a shower, towels, bed linen, a hairdryer and free toiletries. Airport transfers are also available. Please note that the upper floors are only accessible by stairs.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Airport transfer
  • Family rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage

General facilities

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in / check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in and check-out
  • Airport transfer
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wooden or parquet flooring
  • Heating
  • Private entrance
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Wardrobe
  • Shared kitchen
  • Cleaning products
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Fridge
  • Kitchenette
  • Socket near the bed

Location & what to see

Pensión O Castelo is in Palas de Rei, a town in Lugo province associated with the Camino Francés. San Tirso Church is 60 m away and the monument on Rúa de Ramiro Villamor is 470 m away. For dining, Casa do Outeiro is 100 m away and Restaurante Ultreya is 200 m away; O'Rincon Cafe Bar Pastelería is 600 m away. The surroundings make it easy to explore the town centre, stop for a rest and walk along its streets.

Palas de Rei is 36 km from Lugo and 70 km from Santiago de Compostela. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 44 km away, while A Coruña Airport is 62 km away. Mercado Gandeiro de Palas de Rei is 890 m away; O Castro, an archaeological site, is 1.4 km away. These distances can help you plan visits outside the town and travel between different stages of your trip.

Those travelling the Camino Francés can use their stay to walk around Palas de Rei and continue along the route on foot. Área de Recreo de Vilar de Donas is 4.9 km away; the Church of the Holy Trinity is 7 km away and Igrexa de Santa María de Marzá is 1.3 km away. Área Recreativa da Peneda is 9 km away. In milder months, these stops let you combine the Camino with visits to recreational areas and nearby places of interest; at other times of year, plan your walks according to the day's conditions.

Church of San Tirso — A church in the town centre, just a short walk away for a brief visit. 60 m
Monument on Rúa de Ramiro Villamor — A nearby monument you can include in a walk around the town. 470 m
Palas de Rei Livestock Market — A local market within walking distance of the accommodation. 890 m
O Castro — A nearby archaeological site and a place of historical interest. 1,4 km
Vilar de Donas Recreational Area — A nearby recreational area where you can take a break outdoors. 4,9 km
Church of the Holy Trinity — A church in the surrounding area that is worth a visit. 7 km

What guests say about Pensión O Castelo

8.4
Very good · 771 reviews
Staff
8.6
Comfort
8.7
Location
8.9
Cleanliness
8.8
Facilities
8.4
Value for money
8.3
Free Wi-Fi
9.8

Guests particularly value the WiFi connection and cleanliness. The staff and comfort also receive favourable comments, while value for money gets a somewhat more moderate rating. Overall, reviews describe a functional stay, with connectivity among its most highly rated features.

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