Pensión Rua Nova
Santiago de Compostela · Galicia

Pensión Rua Nova

Guest house in Santiago de Compostela, set in a restored stone house, with rooms featuring private bathrooms, free WiFi and the old town’s monuments nearby.

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8.8 Score
1.003 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Nearby Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago · 60 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Pensión Rua Nova

Pensión Rua Nova is a guest house in the historic centre of Santiago de Compostela, set in a restored stone house. Its modernised rooms are spread across a four-storey building, among pedestrian streets and monumental architecture.

The accommodation offers single and double rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning and flat-screen TVs. Some have balconies and city views; another overlooks an inner courtyard. WiFi is free, and luggage storage and daily housekeeping are available. The building has no lift, and the rooms are accessed by stairs.

Check-in, key collection and luggage services are handled at Hotel Rua Villar, 130 metres away, where reception is open 24 hours a day. Check-in is from 14:00 to 22:00. The guest house is in a pedestrian area and has no parking; Parking San Clemente is the nearest public car park.

Pensión Rua Nova
★ 8.8 · Fabulous · 1.003 reviews

Plan your stay at Pensión Rua Nova

Guest house in Santiago de Compostela, set in a restored stone house, with rooms featuring private bathrooms, free WiFi and the old town’s monuments nearby.

Room types

There are four room types, with options for one or two people and areas of 9 or 14 m². The two single rooms accommodate one guest: one overlooks an inner courtyard, while the other, on the ground floor, has a balcony and city views. For two people, there is a 14 m² room with a balcony and a choice of double or twin beds.

The Economy Double Room, also 14 m² and on the ground floor, has a double bed, balcony and city views. All room types have a private bathroom and air conditioning; flat-screen TVs are among the room amenities. Some options are soundproofed, while balconies and city views are available in several rooms. You can choose between a compact single room, a double room with different bed configurations, or an economy room on the ground floor.

Single Room — Pensión Rua Nova
Single Room
9 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Soundproofing

At 9 m² and suitable for one person, this is a compact option that differs from the Economy Single Room by overlooking an inner courtyard. It also has soundproofing, air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV, in a room designed for relaxing after exploring the old town.

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Double or Twin Room — Pensión Rua Nova
Double or Twin Room
14 m²

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • City view

This 14 m² room accommodates up to two guests and stands out for its balcony with city views. It offers different bed configurations, as well as a private bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofing. Unlike the Economy Double Room, its distinguishing feature is the flexibility of the bed arrangement.

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Economy Double Room - Ground Floor — Pensión Rua Nova
Economy Double Room - Ground Floor
14 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • City view

At 14 m², this ground-floor economy room accommodates up to two people and has a double bed. The balcony and city views give it a distinctive touch, along with the private bathroom with a shower. It also has air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV.

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Economy Single Room - Ground Floor — Pensión Rua Nova
Economy Single Room - Ground Floor
9 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • City view

This 9 m² option is on the ground floor and is designed for one person. Unlike the Single Room, it has a balcony and city views instead of views of an inner courtyard. It includes a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning, heating and a flat-screen TV.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore the Cathedral, historic squares and old-town museums on foot
  • you need free WiFi throughout the property
  • you prefer a room with a private bathroom and air conditioning
  • you are travelling alone or as a couple and are looking for a room of 9 or 14 m²
  • you would like to choose between rooms with a balcony and city views or views of an inner courtyard

Maybe not, if...

  • you need a lift: the building has none, and the rooms are accessed by stairs
  • you want to park at the property: there is no parking, and the area is pedestrianised
  • you prefer to collect your keys at the same address: check-in takes place at Hotel Rua Villar, 130 m away
  • you are looking for accommodation for parties or need to make noise at night: parties are not allowed, and quiet hours are from 22:00 to 09:00

Hotel facilities & services

The rooms have private bathrooms with showers, as well as toilet paper, towels, bed linen and a hairdryer. Air conditioning is available, and the building also has heating; several room types include a flat-screen TV. WiFi is free throughout the property, and daily housekeeping is provided during your stay.

For added convenience, there is luggage storage and tourist information, as well as fax and photocopying services. Security is enhanced by CCTV in the common areas, an alarm and key-card access. The rooms are non-smoking. Tourist information can help you plan visits around Santiago, while the fax and photocopier are available for tasks requiring printed documents.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage

General facilities

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour reception
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key-card access
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen

Location & what to see

Pensión Rua Nova is on Rúa Nova, in Santiago de Compostela’s pedestrianised historic centre. Santiago Cathedral is 140 m away; Plaza de la Quintana and Plaza de Platerías are each 50 m away, as is Mosteiro de San Paio de Antealtares. The surrounding streets connect squares, churches and historic buildings, making it practical to explore this part of the city on foot. Vehicle access is restricted in the old town.

Santiago de Compostela train station and bus station are both 1.1 km away. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 9 km away; A Coruña and Vigo airports are 47 km and 70 km away, respectively. The guest house has no parking, and car access to the historic centre is limited. Parking San Clemente is the nearest public car park. For check-in, keys and luggage, you need to go to Hotel Rua Villar, 130 m away.

You can visit the Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago 60 m away, and Santiago Food Market is 180 m away. Plaza del Obradoiro is 200 m away, while Alameda Park is 500 m away. These sights let you combine architecture, history and local food on short walks. The old town is well suited to strolls between squares and museums; for an outdoor break, Alameda and Belvís parks are both 500 m away.

Museum of Pilgrimage and Santiago — Museum route dedicated to Jacobean history and the culture of Santiago de Compostela. 60 m
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral — Monumental church and pilgrimage destination in the historic centre. 140 m
Santiago Food Market — Traditional market where you can discover products and cuisine from Galicia. 180 m
Plaza de la Quintana — Historic square beside the Cathedral, surrounded by monumental architecture. 50 m
Alameda Park — Urban green space for walks and relaxation near the centre. 500 m
Plaza de Platerías — Old-town square with historic façades beside the Cathedral. 50 m

What guests say about Pensión Rua Nova

8.8
Fabulous · 1.003 reviews
Staff
9.6
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Facilities
8.7
Value for money
8.6
Free Wi-Fi
8.5

Reviews highlight the friendly staff and how easy it is to visit the Cathedral and historic squares on foot. Cleanliness and comfort also receive positive ratings. Overall, comments describe a convenient stay in the old town, with the staff as the most appreciated aspect.

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