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 Hotel Universal

Plaza Galicia, 2, 15706 Santiago de Compostela, Spain – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 3993 reviews)

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8.2
Very Good
3,993 reviews

Comfortable room only a few minutes from the cathedral. The a/c was great and we appreciated the spacious bathroom. The staff were also kind and helpful.

Siobhan Japan

Beautiful location minutes away from the old town. Our room had a great view of the cathedral over nice rooftops. The hotel is both convenient for visiting the tourist sights and comfortable. The only downside was that a nearby clock or bell tower chimed every hour during the night and that was quite disturbing. I guess that if you choose a room without cathedral view you can avoid being wakened in this way.

Aneta Bulgaria

it was a great value and a wonderful location. I was a little worried because the street outside was busy and had the potential to be loud, but the windows and soundproofing were very good and I slept well.

Paula United States of America

The location and the view were excellent. The staff at the front desk were so kind and helpful. They went out to their way to help us.

Margariete Canada

excellent place to stay in Santiago! clean rooms, great breakfast, and they are holding our extra bags for when we return from walking the Camino Finisterre!

Sarah United States of America

The hotel was very centric. Waking distance to everything.

Zenaida Puerto Rico

The staff was really helpful in pointing out directions to the bus stop in which was the best to get to the airport the quickest. The rooms were nice sized and had great lighting. Location great. Just across the street to the road that takes you to the cathedral 5 minutes away and and the other side is the main city with larger grocery markets. The room head signs of wear but was very comfortable... No complaints. Has elevator! Breakfast at 7 euros as well worth it with enough to take for lunch or a snack.

A United States of America

Perfect location, professional and pleasant staff. Our top floor comfortable room had a beautiful old city view.

David United States of America

Comfortable room, although the a/c would not cool. Great location.

Michael United States of America

great location, easy to move around and very friendly staff

Pamela Spain
8.2
Very Good
3,993 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Comfortable room only a few minutes from the cathedral. The a/c was great and we appreciated the spacious bathroom. The staff were also kind and helpful.”
    Siobhan Siobhan Japan Japan
  • “Beautiful location minutes away from the old town. Our room had a great view of the cathedral over nice rooftops. The hotel is both convenient for visiting the tourist sights and comfortable.”
    Aneta Aneta Bulgaria Bulgaria
  • “it was a great value and a wonderful location. I was a little worried because the street outside was busy and had the potential to be loud, but the windows and soundproofing were very good and I slept...”
    Paula Paula United States of America United States of America
  • “The location and the view were excellent. The staff at the front desk were so kind and helpful. They went out to their way to help us.”
    Margariete Margariete Canada Canada
  • “excellent place to stay in Santiago! clean rooms, great breakfast, and they are holding our extra bags for when we return from walking the Camino Finisterre!”
    Sarah Sarah United States of America United States of America
  • “The hotel was very centric. Waking distance to everything.”
    Zenaida Zenaida Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
  • “The staff was really helpful in pointing out directions to the bus stop in which was the best to get to the airport the quickest. The rooms were nice sized and had great lighting. Location great.”
    A A United States of America United States of America
  • “Perfect location, professional and pleasant staff. Our top floor comfortable room had a beautiful old city view.”
    David David United States of America United States of America
  • “Comfortable room, although the a/c would not cool. Great location.”
    Michael Michael United States of America United States of America
  • “great location, easy to move around and very friendly staff”
    Pamela Pamela Spain Spain

Categories:

  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.5
  • Free WiFi8.8

Stay in the heart of Santiago de Compostela – Excellent location – show map

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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 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Hotel Universal has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Jun 23, 2006

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Elevator

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Santiago de Compostela, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.5

Breakfast Info

Buffet

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Guest reviews

8.2
Very Good · 3,993 reviews
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  • Staff8.8
  • Facilities8.0
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.4
  • Value for money8.2
  • Location9.5
    Connection to the airport
  • Free WiFi8.8

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  • Siobhan
    JapanJapan
    “Comfortable room only a few minutes from the cathedral. The a/c was great and we appreciated the spacious bathroom. The staff were also kind and helpful.”
  • Aneta
    BulgariaBulgaria
    “Beautiful location minutes away from the old town. Our room had a great view of the cathedral over nice rooftops. The hotel is both convenient for visiting the tourist sights and comfortable. The only downside was that a nearby clock or bell tower...”
  • P
    Paula
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “it was a great value and a wonderful location. I was a little worried because the street outside was busy and had the potential to be loud, but the windows and soundproofing were very good and I slept well.”
  • Margariete
    CanadaCanada
    “The location and the view were excellent. The staff at the front desk were so kind and helpful. They went out to their way to help us.”
  • Sarah
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “excellent place to stay in Santiago! clean rooms, great breakfast, and they are holding our extra bags for when we return from walking the Camino Finisterre!”
  • Zenaida
    Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
    “The hotel was very centric. Waking distance to everything.”
  • A
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “The staff was really helpful in pointing out directions to the bus stop in which was the best to get to the airport the quickest. The rooms were nice sized and had great lighting. Location great. Just across the street to the road that takes you...”
  • David
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Perfect location, professional and pleasant staff. Our top floor comfortable room had a beautiful old city view.”
  • Michael
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Comfortable room, although the a/c would not cool. Great location.”
  • Pamela
    SpainSpain
    “great location, easy to move around and very friendly staff”
Property questions and answers
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  • Which toiletries are included with the room?
    Our bathrooms are equipped with towels, hair dryer, gel, shampoo, body lotion and hand soap bar.
    Asked about: Double or Twin Room • Answered on February 3, 2020
  • My train doesn't get in until just after midnight. Will I be able to get in alright? And, how far from the station is the hotel?
    Don´t have a problem by the time of your arrival, the reception of the hotel is 24 hours. The train station is 1km away from the hotel. There is a taxi rank in front of the station.
    Answered on January 19, 2020
  • Hola, hay servicio de consigna de equipajes? En particular, queremos dejar nuestras maletas durante 5 dias mientras hacemos el camino antes de que nos quedemos en este hotel en la ultima noche. Muchas gracias, Louise
    BUENAS NOCHES. ME COMPLACE CONFIRMARLE QUE TENEMOS SERVICIO DE CONSIGNA. UN SALUDO
    Answered on October 5, 2021
  • Does this hotel have air conditioning?
    YES, THE HOTEL HAS AIR CONDITIONING.
    Answered on July 14, 2022
  • Is there a safe in room
    GOOD EVENING. THERE IS NO SAFE IN THE ROOM. A GREETING
    Asked about: Double or Twin Room • Answered on June 1, 2022

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Hotel area info *
Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
Excellent location – show map
What's nearby
  • Galicia Park
    0 miles
  • Tourism Office
    0 miles
  • 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
Top attractions
  • Raxoi Palace
    0.3 miles
  • Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
    0.3 miles
  • Monastery of San Pelayo
    0.3 miles
  • Manos Unidas
    0.3 miles
  • Hospital of the Catholic Monarchs
    0.4 miles
  • Cámara Santiago de Compostela
    0.4 miles
  • Area Central
    1.1 miles
  • Point view
    1.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Santiago de Compostela Airport
    6.7 miles
  • A Coruña Airport
    30.6 miles
  • Vigo Airport
    44.8 miles
How to get to Hotel Universal from Santiago de Compostela Airport
    Public shuttle
    Taxi
* All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Amenities of Hotel Universal

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Elevator
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Parking options available
  • Street parking
Services
  • Tour desk
  • Car rental
  • Packed lunches
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
General
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Non-smoking rooms
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
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House rules Hotel Universal takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 12:00 PM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

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

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Mastercard Visa Diners Club American Express Hotel Universal accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food and beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Please inform Hotel Universal of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Hotel Universal

  • Hotel Universal is 1,650 feet from the center of Santiago de Compostela.

  • Room options at Hotel Universal include:

    • Twin/Double
    • Single
    • Triple

  • Hotel Universal offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Guests staying at Hotel Universal can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.4).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Buffet

    • The prices at Hotel Universal may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • From the nearest airport, you can get to Hotel Universal by:

      • Taxi 20min
      • Airport shuttle (public) 40min

    • Check-in at Hotel Universal is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.