Why do people have such difficulty realizing that they can close doors quietly with a bit of effort??? Other guests (pilgrims) can be really loud and inconsiderate...at the end of their Camino... so strange! Do they not notice themselves that the halls carry and amplify sound?? I do wish the management would place signs reminding people to try to be quiet in the dorms and maybe put rubber stoppers on the doors in the communal dining area so they don't SLAM! It is really stressful to hear this over and over again! Almost everyone I spoke to remarked on this. It is already a loud space with many people talking, but that's ok... it's the DOORS that are really a nightmare!

Huge albergue, accommodating hundreds, but so spacious you can feel like no one else is there at times. Great kitchen for preparing your own meals with a small "supermarket" that is very thoughtfully stocked (although the juice machine could be labeled to say that the juice contains added sugar!) The location outside the centre is relaxing, with lots of park area and local community nearby. I enjoyed getting acquainted with that part of Santiago.

Stayed in May 2024

It’s very large and sometimes you walk a bit to the bathrooms. It’s not far from the city centre but up a hill and through a dark park which may be an issue for some.

I booked a private room which was great. It still has shared facilities but you have your own washbasin. It’s worth the extra euro. Shared showers were hot and water was plentiful. Historical building is interesting. Hostel used to be a seminary.

Stayed in May 2024

No heating

Stayed in May 2024

It was very very large and sometimes it was a long walk to the toilets. Also they could have been better signed as a number of people went into the wrong toilet or shower room as a genuine mistake! The location is not too far but is up a hill and through a dark park which may be an issue for some.

Amazing historical place slightly out of city. Hostel dormitory without bunk beds. No curtains or private cubicles. Beds were typical and firm but everything was clean. Unless you are really broke pay the extra few euro for the private room.

Stayed in May 2024

A little more staff in the shop/canteen

Shared venue with other Pilgrims

Stayed in May 2024

It was a long walk to the bathroom from our room but was ok with us.

Loved the historic ambiance and spectacular views and surrounding green space.

Stayed in May 2024

Others who were noisy trying to open the door to their room.

Enjoyed the single room. Comfortable.

Stayed in May 2024

The property is very well equipped with a store, laundry, kitchen, etc… everything you need without going into town to look for it.

Stayed in May 2024

It was so large, not suitable for people with mobility issues.

Nice statying in a historic building. Cheap price for single room.

Stayed in May 2024

Would have liked a few mugs in shared kitchen.

Excellent location, extremely helpful and friendly staff. My single room was comfortable, Excellent value for money.

Stayed in May 2024

It is a huge building and the ladies bathroom was a long way from my room. I found the common areas quite chilly. The store downstairs could have more variety, some fresh fruit would be nice.

The room was basic but comfortable. I had a great view from multiple windows. There was lots of shelving and, although the bathroom was shared, there was a sink in my room. The staff was friendly and cheerful. The bathrooms were spacious and clean. The facilities were very good. Lots of beautiful spaces outside in which to relax, there is a park across the street.

Stayed in May 2024

The matress was uncomfortable and the wifi signal was bad in our room. (Our room was at the end of the residence) The location is about 1.2km from the Compostella and a lot of stairs.

The building is beautiful and the view from our room. As a pilgrim who just finished the camino a single room was amazing and for some privacy. They have good laundry facilities and a big kitchen with everything you need to cook a meal. The bus stop to the airport is a 10min walk.

Stayed in May 2024

Was quite cold

Good location

Stayed in May 2024

Noisey

Location

Stayed in May 2024

The kitchen area was somewhat of a quagmire, and I was not real comfortable with the loan washcloth being used to clean all the plates and cutlery. Not very sanitary.

Very nostalgic and lots of history in those walls

Stayed in May 2024

Bit of a walk to get down to the Kitchen in basement and then back into the city, but not a big deal

A quiet affordable single room, great kitchen, communal and laundry facilities

Stayed in May 2024

Shout-off showers' light-timer was definitely too short. A bit off a historical downtown.

It's a pilgrims' hostel, mostly dormitory rooms, but spacious and clean. No bunk beds. Modern bathroom and showers facilities. Nice view.

Stayed in May 2024

Having to walk to far to the bathrooms and my room was cold.

The staff is exceptional. Especially the staff that runs the cafeteria in the basement. Those ladies work very hard and are super nice. I would recommend anyone to stay there.

Stayed in May 2024

We were bitten by insects there, which we hope were not bedbugs!

Our double room was clean and had an en suite bathroom, which was a lot nicer than the communal showers in the building. Good cafeteria as well, and the staff were helpful.

Stayed in May 2024

A little far from the city

Very nice receptionists, a single room with a good price, everything for pilgrims needed

Stayed in May 2024

Noisy

Very friendly staff, private room

Stayed in May 2024

Huge place and it can take a while to reach your room. You should definitely know that you can only enter the hostel until 12:30 am. The bed was not very comfortable.

Nice and helpful staff at the reception. Clean toilets and showers.

Stayed in May 2024

Paper thin walls or I don't know but you could hear every single door closing even with ear plugs.

Friendly reception staff. Good price. Vending machines with pretty decent prices.

Stayed in May 2024

We has single rooms. While the rooms were perfectly comfortable it was noisy - as most old buildings are- Some of my friends found sleeping difficult with osverhead noise. Not for you if you need quiet to sleep. Me , I have a hearing deficit so I heard nothing🙃🙃 and loved the place 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Ambiance was great and sense of history

Stayed in April 2024