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Adults-only guest house in Santiago de Compostela, next to the cathedral, with soundproofed rooms, attic options and code-based self check-in.
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Pensión O Códice by Moradas Nieto is a 2-star guest house in Santiago de Compostela, 190 m from the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, on a pedestrian street in the old town. It offers accommodation for one or two people with self check-in, in a location that lets you explore the main monuments in the centre on foot.
The four room types include double rooms and a single room, with floor areas of 10 to 15 m². Some have a balcony and city views; the two attic options are on the third floor and offer views of the rooftops and the cathedral. All have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, soundproofing and a coffee machine. The building is for adults only and has no lift or parking. Check-in is completed online, and access is via codes, with no reception desk. The train and bus stations are 950 m away, and Santiago de Compostela Airport is 10 km away.
There are four room types: an attic single room, an attic double room and two double rooms with twin beds. Floor areas range from 10 to 15 m², and all rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, soundproofing and a coffee machine. The windows offer city or landmark views, while the two non-attic categories with balconies let you step directly outside.
The attic rooms are on the third floor, accessible by stairs. The Superior Double Room - Attic has a Velux window and views of the rooftops and the cathedral; the single room has two Velux windows. In both rooms, the sloping ceiling limits the available headroom: they are not recommended for people over 1.80 m and 1.70 m tall, respectively. The double rooms with balconies differ in size, at 15 and 10 m², and in their views of the city or the surrounding area.
Located on the third floor, this 15 m² attic room offers views of Santiago's rooftops and the cathedral through a Velux window. It has a safe and sofa, as well as two single beds. The sloping ceiling may be uncomfortable for people over 1.80 m tall; the building has no lift.
This 13 m² attic single room is on the third floor and has two Velux windows with views of the rooftops and the cathedral's silhouette. It includes a safe and sofa. The sloping ceiling means it is not recommended for people over 1.70 m tall; access is by stairs.
At 15 m², this Superior Double Room is larger than the 10 m² Double Room. Its balcony and city views provide private outdoor space, setting it apart from the more compact double option. It has two single beds and a private bathroom.
At 10 m², this is the most compact double room category available and it has two single beds. The balcony provides access to the outdoors, and the room also has views, although no specific panorama is indicated. It is an option for two people who prefer a simple, smaller room.
The accommodation uses a self-access system: there is a private entrance and a coded card for access to the rooms. It is for adults only and has no staffed reception. Practical services include daily housekeeping, a safe and vending machines for snacks and drinks. WiFi is free, and the rooms have air conditioning, heating and soundproofing.
The building is non-smoking and has security cameras in the communal areas and a security alarm. The rooms have wooden or parquet floors, and some facilities include a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The upper floors are accessible only by stairs, which is worth bearing in mind if you are travelling with bulky luggage or have reduced mobility. The rooms also include a private bathroom, shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.
The guest house is on Travesa do Franco, in the pedestrianised old town of Santiago de Compostela. Several heritage sites are within walking distance: Fonseca Palace is 50 m away, Plaza del Obradoiro is 150 m away and the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is 190 m away. Plaza de Platerías and Plaza de la Quintana are both 150 m away. The surrounding area has monumental squares, churches, museums and streets in the old town; access to the building is pedestrian-only, which is worth bearing in mind when arriving with luggage.
Santiago de Compostela station and the bus station are 950 m away. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 10 km away, while A Coruña Airport is 47 km away. There is also a train station in Osebe, 8 km away. If you arrive by train or bus, you can cover the urban stretch on foot or by taxi. The accommodation has no parking and is in a pedestrian zone, so it is useful to plan where to leave your car before heading to the street.
For a look at the local heritage, the Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago is 160 m away, and the Museum of the Cathedral of Santiago de Copmpostela is 150 m away. Parque da Alameda is 310 m away and offers a green route near the centre; Parque de Belvís is 650 m away. Those following the Camino de Santiago can also visit Monte do Gozo, 4.4 km away. The short distances between squares, museums and monuments make it easy to plan a day on foot around the old town, with cultural stops and walks in the parks.
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Guests highlight the comfortable beds and rooms, as well as the cleanliness, staff service and WiFi connection. The proximity to the main monuments adds to a very positive impression of the stay.
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Pensión O Códice by Moradas Nieto is on Travesa do Franco, in a pedestrian area of the old town. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 10 km away, around 15 minutes by car. The train and bus stations are 950 m away. You can travel to Santiago by train or bus and cover the last stretch on foot or by taxi; the accommodation has no parking.
Pensión O Códice by Moradas Nieto is 50 m from Fonseca Palace, 150 m from Plaza del Obradoiro and 190 m from the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. The Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago is 160 m away, and Parque da Alameda is 310 m away. These places make it easy to combine visits to monuments and museums with a green walk without going far from the centre.
Pensión O Códice by Moradas Nieto offers one Single Room - Attic and three double room categories, two of them with balconies. Floor areas range from 10 to 15 m², and all rooms have a private bathroom. The two attic rooms are on the third floor and have sloping ceilings; each has a different recommended maximum height.
Pensión O Códice by Moradas Nieto has no staffed reception: check-in is completed online, and access to the building and rooms is via codes. You can find the entrance code on the portal on the day of arrival, and each room has a coded card that opens the door and activates the electricity.
Pensión O Códice by Moradas Nieto has no parking. The building is also in a pedestrian area of the old town, so you cannot drive up to the entrance. Santiago's train and bus stations are 950 m away.
Pensión O Códice by Moradas Nieto is an adults-only accommodation, so children cannot stay. Its room categories are designed for one or two people: there is a single room and double rooms with a maximum capacity of two guests.
Yes, Pensión O Códice by Moradas Nieto requires a damage deposit of €50 in cash on arrival. It is also refunded in cash at check-out after the accommodation has been inspected.
