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Hotel Universal

2.0 star property
Hotel within walking distance of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

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At the heart of Santiago de Compostela City Centre, Hotel Universal offers a warm welcome with a coffee shop and car rentals on site. Connect to in-room WiFi, enjoy express check-out and explore nearby attractions like Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Car rentals on site
  • Front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Elevator
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding

Room options

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A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white sink, and dark tiled walls.

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Triple Room | Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Map
Plaza Galicia, 2, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna, 15706

What's nearby

  • Santiago de Compostela Tourism Office - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • University of Santiago de Compostela - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mercado de Abastos de Santiago - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Obradoiro Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ) - 30 min drive
  • A Coruña Airport (LCG) - 63 min drive
  • Santiago de Compostela Station - 9 min walk
  • Bandeira Station - 25 min drive
  • Padrón Station - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Liam Brunch - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mesón Cestaños - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Bar El Muelle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Codex - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Universal

  • Hotel Universal puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Mercado de Abastos de Santiago and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can check out the nearby hiking/biking trails. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 54 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Coffee shop

What to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • On-site car rental
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.65 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 8 per person

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.

Also known as

Hotel Universal Santiago de Compostela
Universal Santiago de Compostela
Universal Santiago Compostela
Hotel Universal Hotel
Hotel Universal Santiago de Compostela
Hotel Universal Hotel Santiago de Compostela

Frequently asked questions

Does Hotel Universal offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Hotel Universal does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Hotel Universal?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Hotel Universal?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Universal and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like hiking and sailing, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course.

What's the area around Hotel Universal like?

Hotel Universal is a short 9-minute walk from Santiago de Compostela Station and 7 minutes' walk from Mercado de Abastos de Santiago. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Hotel Universal Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • The airport shuttle was very convenient with a bus stop right in front of the hotel. (6 reviews)
  • Breakfast options were very nice, good, and within expectations, with a variety of food options available. (10 reviews)
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Cathedrals
Bus
Elevator
View
Wifi
Old town

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location.
Jesenia, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel around the corner of old town. Airport bus stops right in front. Excellent breakfast and super nice staff. Would stay again.
claudine, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

I had a very agreeable couple of days at this hotel. Fair value, well-located hotel.
David, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great location ten minutes walk from the railway station and five minutes walk from the nearest access to the old town. Clean well-appointed room and friendly staff. I'd absolutely stay here again.
David, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Location and everything is right there clean!!!!!
monica, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent

Great location, very clean and spacious. Excellent staff as well.
Denise, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The hotel is in a great location in Santiago, about 10 minutes from the Cathedral and near lots of retail and local shops and restaurants. Rooms were clean and bathrooms are modern. The receptionist helped us with transportation to the airport. Would definitely stay here again.
John and Carla, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Room was tiny but clean and in a very centric location.
Nelson, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Modern amenities,Professional Friendly staff check in prompt.Served our needs of closeness to Santiago De Compostella for a one day stay. Breakfast options were very nice. Southern California guests.
ROSANNE, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Camino De Santiago

Excellent location. Walking distance to cathedral and restaurants
Gabriela, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

The staff is very nice and very helpful. The hotel is clean, small but nice. The breakfast is also good. You have Zara and Massimo Dutti right next to the hotel which is a sin. From the airport you take the bus 6A and the bus stop is just at the entrance of the hotel. If I come again I will definitely stay at Hotel Universal.
Ana, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Arrived late due too delayed flight. Room was clean & comfortable.
Michael, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location

The hotel is renovated and nice. great location and very clean. They gave our room early and the lady at front desk was very nice. Our room was ok but we he last at the hall with no view at all.
Paloma, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A nice hotel centrally located. We had construction right outside of our window which is the only complaint
Lara, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The place was very clean the service staff was very professional and helpful. 5 stars for Victor, Alicia at the front desk and Olga who works at the breakfast room, they all provided an excellent customer service. Thank you!!!
Maria, 4-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Excellent location, many restaurants nearby, and easy to reach the main attractions such as the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. The bus for most excursions is taken in front of the Hotel Universal. Breakfast is a basic one that helps mainly in the mornings when you have to leave quickly for the excursions, and you cannot take long. The staff are very cooperative and helpful.
JOSE RAUL COLON, 4-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

Good: the hotel was clean, comfy bed and staff were helpful. The hotel is 5 to 10 minutes walk from the cathedral, lots of local places to eat near by, and the bus to the airport stops just by the hotel. Bad: the room smell of damp a bit due to the water damage by the window. They were refurbishing parts of the hotel.
Irene, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient, simple, clean room in the center of Santiago de Compostela. I arrived before check-in and left my luggage with the front desk staff while I went out. Then I got my key a little early once the room was ready. It was a good experience.
Emily, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Santiago stay.

We had to change our room due to ventilation problems .The lady at the desk was very nice and responsive and gave us a room that was larger and more comfortable. Very happy 😃
GERMANO, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We has a triple room. The room had enough space for us and our daughter of 17. She even had her own TV. Only one bathroom but toilet and shower in one room made it easy.
Carola, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff. Room was decently spaced and very clean. Breakfast was good:). Quiet at night. No screens on the windows but maybe that’s a Spain thing? Not sure. Enjoyed the location! I’d go back.
Jacqueline, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Theresa from USA

The hotel locates very close to the Santiago Basilica as well as the train station, within walking distance which was great for us. Very clean hotel and everything was comfortable. The staff did not communicate in English well but they were kind and very helpful as best they could. We would stay there again if we visited the Santiago de Compostela again.
Theresa, 2-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great location, clean room, comfortable bed, good wifi, and pleasant staff. My si ngle room was tiny but had everything i needed. Breakfast 8 euro was limited. Very noisy! Noise from elevator, room next door, plumbing noises, and hallway. Reasonable rate.
Beverley, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Good~

Very satisfied. Room was neat & clean. Reasonable price. Late in the morning there was a noise. Maybe they are on the repair. The roommaid made me laugh. Fun.
MIJA, 2-night trip
Verified

6/10 Good

the good and the bad...

The good news... excellent location - walking distance to everywhere, carpark across the street, breakfast good. The Bad... lights in the room very dim... noisy... one can hear people walking in the corridor.. doors are self closing (read slamming..) sound proofing non existent..
Dingeman, 2-night trip