Name: Hotel Universal
Address: Plaza Galicia, 2, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain, Plaza Galicia, 2, Galicia, 15706, Spain
Price range: Prices for upcoming dates start at $55 per night (We Price Match)
Rating: 8.4

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Hotel Hotel Universal

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Plaza Galicia, 2, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain –

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*9.5* Santiago de Compostela Cathedral: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

University of Santiago de Compostela: only 5 minutes away! (1,150 feet by foot)

*9.4* Plaza del Obradoiro: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)

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The front desk staff was exceptionally helpful and kind. Ordered me an early morning taxi to the airport, answered any question I had. The location was perfect.

Andrew

United States of America

the location is perfect these in the heart of the city and a street in the old area of santiago, you have buses to the airport, taxis and buses to go anywhere in santiago.

Gadier

United States of America

Good location on a main square, at the entrance to the old town and airport bus final stop.

William

United States of America

Location to downtown location (cathedral, restaurants & necessities such as groceries) was great. The bus for the airport was right outside the door & the #5 bus stop for the Alsa bus depot was across the street.

Les

Canada

Hotel stored luggage for us free of charge for a week. Good location for historic centre and airport bus stops right outside hotel.

Paul

United Kingdom

The staff at this property went out their way to ensure we had everything we needed. Very comfortable beds. I highly recommend this property.

Charlotte

United States of America

Good location just outside the tourist area but very short and lovely walk to Cathedral. Very good shower.

Gregory

United States of America

Great location! Close to historic district and train station. Clean and well kept.

Paula

Colombia

1. The best feature is actually outside this hotel. The bus to the airport stops right in front, and it's the first stop, i.e. empty bus. If you catch this airport bus at the later stops (e.g. bus or train stations, the bus will be full). 2. Modern bedrooms and bathrooms. 3. Easy 12-15 mins walk to the Cathedral. 4. Good Mediterranean restaurant within 3 mins walk if you want something non-Spanish.

Benedict

United States of America

Great value. Good location right next to the airport bus stop and 8 minute walk from the train station. Decent sized rooms and clean, comfortable beds. Location is about a 10 minute walk to the cathedral.

Michael

United States of America

9.3

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What guests loved the most:
“The front desk staff was exceptionally helpful and kind. Ordered me an early morning taxi to the airport, answered any question I had. The location was perfect.”

Andrew United States of America
“the location is perfect these in the heart of the city and a street in the old area of santiago, you have buses to the airport, taxis and buses to go anywhere in santiago.”

Gadier United States of America
“Good location on a main square, at the entrance to the old town and airport bus final stop.”

William United States of America
“Location to downtown location (cathedral, restaurants & necessities such as groceries) was great.”

Les Canada
“Hotel stored luggage for us free of charge for a week. Good location for historic centre and airport bus stops right outside hotel.”

Paul United Kingdom
“The staff at this property went out their way to ensure we had everything we needed. Very comfortable beds. I highly recommend this property.”

Charlotte United States of America
“Good location just outside the tourist area but very short and lovely walk to Cathedral. Very good shower.”

Gregory United States of America
“Great location! Close to historic district and train station. Clean and well kept.”

Paula Colombia
“1. The best feature is actually outside this hotel. The bus to the airport stops right in front, and it's the first stop, i.e. empty bus. If you catch this airport bus at the later stops (e.g.”

Benedict United States of America
“Great value. Good location right next to the airport bus stop and 8 minute walk from the train station. Decent sized rooms and clean, comfortable beds.”

Michael United States of America

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One of our top picks in Santiago de Compostela.Hotel Universal is located in the heart of Santiago de Compostela, just a few steps from the old town, the emblematic Cathedral and the main shopping street. It offers free WiFi throughout.

Rooms at the Universal Hotel feature satellite TV and a work desk. The private bathrooms include a hairdryer.

Buses to the airport leave from a stop just outside the hotel. There are many shops in the surrounding streets, and the city's main monuments are just 150 feet away.

This is our guests' favorite part of Santiago de Compostela, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Located in the heart of Santiago de Compostela, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

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Closest Landmarks *

Galicia Park
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Tourism Office
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A.C.E.M.
0.1 miles
Sala Capitol
0.1 miles
Plaza del Toural
0.1 miles
Alameda Park
0.2 miles
AECC
0.2 miles
University of Santiago de Compostela
0.2 miles
Casa do Cabildo
0.2 miles
Galicia Parliament
0.2 miles

Closest Airports *

Santiago de Compostela Airport
6.7 miles
A Coruña Airport
30.6 miles
Vigo Airport
44.8 miles

What Travelers Love About This Location

“Good central location. Handy car park.”

Algis

Australia

8.3

“All was OK-staff, room, food, location, especially location and room.”

Sabina

Slovenia

9.5

“The staff were excellent, and the location - just outside the historical core of the city - was very convenient”

Mary

Canada

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2:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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7:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Children and Extra Beds

All children are welcome.

Free! One child under 2 years stays free of charge in a crib.

Free! One child under 12 years stays free of charge in an extra bed.

One older child or adult is charged EUR 25 per night in an extra bed.

The maximum number of extra beds/cribs in a room is 1.

Any type of extra bed or crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Hotel Universal accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

“the location is perfect these in the heart of the city and a street in the old area of santiago, you have buses to the airport, taxis and buses to go anywhere in santiago.”

“Location to downtown location (cathedral, restaurants & necessities such as groceries) was great. The bus for the airport was right outside the door & the #5 bus stop for the Alsa bus depot was across the street.”

“1. The best feature is actually outside this hotel. The bus to the airport stops right in front, and it's the first stop, i.e. empty bus. If you catch this airport bus at the later stops (e.g. bus or train stations, the bus will be full). 2. Modern bedrooms and bathrooms. 3. Easy 12-15 mins walk to the Cathedral. 4. Good Mediterranean restaurant within 3 mins walk if you want something non-Spanish.”

“Great value. Good location right next to the airport bus stop and 8 minute walk from the train station. Decent sized rooms and clean, comfortable beds. Location is about a 10 minute walk to the cathedral. ”

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Reviewed: July 21, 2019

Adam
Poland
10

“We recommend people who want to visit Santiago.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Tasty breakfast, location very good.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 21, 2019

Timothy
South Korea
6.7

Pleasant
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Got mosquito bites. It’s a general problem that hotels in Spain do not have insect screens so when you open the windows to freshen air flies and mosquitoes come in.
Good location! Had airconditioner

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 19, 2019

Axel
South Africa
Age group: 55 – 64

2 helpful votes
8.3

“Very convenient location in Santiago”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Breakfast selection could be improved a bit
Modern hotel in a very convenient location close proximity to all attractions and shopping Airport Bus stops right in front of the hotel friendly staff some rooms are renovated and appear very comfortable and modern

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 18, 2019

Andrew
United States of America

1 helpful vote
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
The internet would cut in and out at times. But it wasn’t terrible.
The front desk staff was exceptionally helpful and kind. Ordered me an early morning taxi to the airport, answered any question I had. The location was perfect.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 13, 2019

Gary
United Kingdom
10

“Great location, clean friendly inexpensive hotel.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was a very nice clean central hotel in Santiago, The hotel is perfectly located for trips out of the city, to Porto or Finesterra for example (pick up outside the hotel) The hotel is also close to old city & cathedral, cathedral is a very short walk away. Great location for eating out. Staff very friendly, rooms clean & tidy It is an excellent hotel for an inexpensive (don’t like saying cheap) stay in an amazing city. Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 11, 2019

Chie
United Kingdom

4 helpful votes
8.3

Very Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
A door of the bathroom did not close properly. Bed was not comfortable as it was springy.
Friendly and good receptionists. Very convenient location to go to the airport and city centre.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 11, 2019

Brenda
United States of America
7.1

“would recommend”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 1 night
N.A.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 9, 2019

Anonymous
Australia
7.9

“Thanks , we returned after our first stay 2 yrs before.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
It was quiet and clean. The bus stop to airport was at the front door. The room was a pleasant size. There was plenty of hot water for showers. Close to the old centre of town.

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 8, 2019

Adrian
United Kingdom

1 helpful vote
7.9

Good
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Parking is in underground car park opposite and charges 13 euros per night.
Close to old quarter. Clean and friendly, decent wi-fi. Bus from airport stops right outside front door (final stop). Breakfast ok

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 8, 2019

Gadier
United States of America
10

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Triple Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
the location is perfect these in the heart of the city and a street in the old area of santiago, you have buses to the airport, taxis and buses to go anywhere in santiago.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: July 7, 2019

Anonymous
Canada
7.1

“I would recommend this hotel to others.”
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
It would be helpful if the hotel sign was hanging outside the main door, not just on the front wall; it would be easier to fine the hotel. The shower pipe was disconnected. The room was smaller than we expected.
The staff was helpful, and let us into the room half an hour earlier than the usual check in time. they also helped us find the bus to the airport which was cheaper than a taxi. The location was good.

Stayed in June 2019
Reviewed: July 6, 2019

Julie
Canada
5.4

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Hotel is old, in desperate need of upgrades. The walls were cracked, light fixture was broken and lots of bugs in it. The lady at the front desk refused to check us in until 2. Then someone local came in and she checked him in early and before the two parties that had been waiting an hour

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 5, 2019

Kristin
United States of America
5.0

Fair
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 5 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
They would not refund my deposit until I involved my bank. Booking.com did not help.
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Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 5, 2019

Dan
United States of America

2 helpful votes
9.6

Exceptional
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
Professional

Stayed in July 2019
Reviewed: July 4, 2019

MERCEDES
Argentina
7.5

“Cheap AND well located”
- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveler
- • Single Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted from a mobile device
No telephone cheap. Wellington licatefservice
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Stayed in July 2019

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