The Cathedral Hostel
Murcia · Region of Murcia

The Cathedral Hostel

This hostel in Murcia offers shared dormitories and a double room, a fully equipped kitchen, free WiFi and easy walking access to the cathedral and other historic sights.

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8.1 Score
1.447 Reviews
12:00 Check-in
Area Murcia
Nearby Palacio Almodóvar · 70 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 12:00

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The Cathedral Hostel

The Cathedral Hostel is a hostel in Murcia, 260 m from the cathedral, with shared dormitories and a guest kitchen. Accommodation options include beds in mixed dormitories for six or ten people, a six-bed female dormitory and a private room with two single beds. The accommodation has air conditioning and a shared bathroom; some dormitories have a balcony and landmark views.

The shared kitchen is equipped for preparing meals, with a fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop, toaster and kettle. There is also free WiFi, an on-site café, luggage storage, lockers and a lift. The hostel organises bicycle tours and provides tourist information, and also has a shared TV lounge. It is in Murcia’s historic centre, close to Palacio Almodóvar, the Real Casino and Teatro Romea. Glorieta Square and the Segura River are about a five-minute walk away, while the train station is 1.3 km away. It is an option for those looking for shared accommodation and wanting to explore the streets and monuments of the centre on foot.

The Cathedral Hostel
★ 8.1 · Very good · 1.447 reviews

Plan your stay at The Cathedral Hostel

This hostel in Murcia offers shared dormitories and a double room, a fully equipped kitchen, free WiFi and easy walking access to the cathedral and other historic sights.

Room types

The Cathedral Hostel combines beds in shared dormitories with a private room with two single beds. There are mixed dormitories for six and ten people, as well as a six-bed female dormitory. Room sizes range from 15 to 20 m², and each dormitory bed is for one person. The private double room accommodates two guests.

All options have air conditioning and access to a shared bathroom. The six- and ten-bed mixed dormitories have a balcony and landmark views, while the double room stands out for its 20 m² of space and flat-screen TV. The shared kitchen is equipped with a fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop, utensils, toaster and coffee machine. So whether you’re travelling alone and prefer a shared dormitory or looking for a private room, you can choose from different layouts, with space to prepare something to eat and a dining table.

Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — The Cathedral Hostel
Bed in 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
15 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Balcony
  • Landmark view

This single bed is in a six-person mixed dormitory, a smaller-capacity option than the ten-bed mixed dormitory. The 15 m² room has a private balcony and landmark views. The shared kitchen lets you prepare meals during your stay.

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Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room — The Cathedral Hostel
Bed in 10-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room
18 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Kitchen
  • Balcony

In this ten-person mixed dormitory, each booking is for one single bed. Its 18 m² offer more space than the six-bed mixed dormitory, and the room also has a private balcony and landmark views. The shared kitchen completes the space for guests.

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom - 2 Beds — The Cathedral Hostel
Double Room with Shared Bathroom - 2 Beds
20 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Kitchen

At 20 m², this private room is the most spacious option and the only room for two people that is not a shared dormitory. It has two single beds, a shared bathroom and a flat-screen TV. The kitchen, coffee machine and utensils let you prepare meals at the property.

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Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room — The Cathedral Hostel
Bed in 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room
15 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

This bed is in a six-person female dormitory measuring 15 m². Unlike the mixed dormitories, this option is reserved for women. The room has air conditioning and access to a shared kitchen equipped with an oven, microwave and electric kettle.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore the historic centre on foot: the cathedral is 260 m away and Real Casino de Murcia is 110 m away
  • you’re travelling alone and are happy to book a bed in a mixed or female shared dormitory
  • you prefer to prepare your meals in a shared kitchen with an oven, microwave, fridge and utensils
  • you’d like free WiFi and air conditioning at the accommodation
  • you want to store your luggage and have lockers available during your stay

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking, as there is no parking available
  • you’re looking for a private bathroom: the rooms described have a shared bathroom
  • you need to check in after 22:00, as check-in is not permitted after that time
  • you prefer a private single room: the private option available has two beds and accommodates two guests

Hotel facilities & services

The shared kitchen lets you prepare meals, with a fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop, toaster, electric kettle and utensils. There is also an on-site café, as well as a kettle and coffee machine for those who prefer to have a drink there. WiFi is free throughout the property, and air conditioning is available in the rooms.

To help you plan your days, the hostel offers tourist information, bike tours and a pub crawl. There are lockers and luggage storage, as well as a drinks vending machine. The shared TV lounge provides a communal space to relax; temporary art galleries and evening entertainment round out the leisure options. The building has a lift and facilities adapted for guests with reduced mobility. There is also heating, non-smoking rooms and key access.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Kitchen
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Pub crawl
  • Evening entertainment
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers

General facilities

  • Bike tours
  • Pub crawl
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Evening entertainment
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Lockers
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • 24-hour security
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Lift

Food & drink

  • On-site café
  • Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Dining table
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle

Location & what to see

The Cathedral Hostel is on Traperia, in the historic centre of Murcia, among shopping streets and monumental buildings. The cathedral is 260 m away; nearby are Palacio Almodóvar, 70 m away, and Arco de Santo Domingo, 80 m away. Real Casino de Murcia is 110 m away and Teatro Romea is 170 m away, so you can walk from the hostel to several major sights.

Glorieta Square is a five-minute walk away, beside the Segura River and the town hall. Palacio Episcopal is 250 m away and Palacio de San Esteban is 400 m away. For museum visits, Museo de la Catedral de Murcia is 230 m away and Museo Ramón Gaya is 310 m away. Murcia train station is 1.3 km away. Región de Murcia International Airport is 19 km away, and Alicante–Elche Miguel Hernández Airport is 57 km away.

The centre lets you combine architectural visits with walks through gardens and squares: Jardín de Santa Isabel is 270 m away and Jardín de Floridablanca is 550 m away. Parque Reg. Carrascoy y El Valle, 5 km away, offers a natural setting for a trip outside the city. In spring, celebrations in Murcia, including Holy Week and the Spring Festivals, add processions and events to the local calendar; the exact dates change each year.

Palacio Almodóvar — Historic building on a central street, a few minutes from the cathedral. 70 m
Real Casino de Murcia — Landmark building with ornate salons and cultural spaces right in the centre. 110 m
Teatro Romea — Historic theatre presenting performances in Murcia’s old town. 170 m
Murcia Cathedral — The city’s main church, with a distinctive Baroque façade. 260 m
Museo Ramón Gaya — Museum dedicated to the Murcian painter, with works and temporary exhibitions. 310 m
Palacio Episcopal — Historic palace beside the cathedral and Plaza del Cardenal Belluga. 250 m

What guests say about The Cathedral Hostel

8.1
Very good · 1.447 reviews
Staff
8.9
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
8.4
Facilities
8.1
Value for money
8.5
Free Wi-Fi
8.7

Guests particularly appreciate the proximity to the historic sights in the centre and highlight the staff’s attentiveness. Cleanliness, WiFi and value for money also receive good reviews. The facilities and comfort get positive comments, although their scores are somewhat more moderate.

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