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Hotel Universal

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

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reception
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

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

Main amenities (10)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Car hire 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
  • Lift
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Premium bedding

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Triple Room

Triple Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Daily housekeeping
Desk
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Galicia Plaza - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Santiago de Compostela Tourism Office - 4 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Santiago de Compostela - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Obradoiro Square - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Santiago de Compostela (SCQ-Lavacolla) - 23 min drive
  • La Coruna (LCG) - 48 min drive
  • Santiago de Compostela Station - 10 min walk
  • Bandeira Station - 23 min drive
  • Padrón Station - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Mesón Cestaños - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Porta Faxeira - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪La Tita - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mercado la Galiciana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Antollos pinchos e viños - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Universal

When you stay at Hotel Universal, you'll be in a great location, within a short 10-minute walk of Santiago de Compostela Tourism Office and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. Free WiFi is an added perk, and guests looking to stay active can experience the nearby hiking/biking trails. The helpful staff and location get great marks from fellow travellers.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 54 rooms
DONE

Arriving/Leaving

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

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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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 cots (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 hire
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk

Accessibility

  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

Sleep well

  • Premium bedding

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping

Fees & policies

Optional extras

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

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
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 owing to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information on 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 that you 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 social distancing and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Hotel Universal and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities such as hiking and sailing, and practise your swing on the nearby golf course.

What's the area around Hotel Universal like?

Hotel Universal is a short 10-minute walk from Santiago de Compostela Station and 7 minutes' walk from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. Travellers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Hotel Universal Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

Great location.
Jesenia, 3-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Lyn, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good area, close to the touristic places and the train station
Fernando, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

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

8/10 Very good

Good value for the location
Good value fir the location .
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place, I recommend it
David, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient, easy access, near restaurants, bars, shops, and the Camino.
Vilma, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant one night stop.
Nice room, very good location. Bus from airport drops off directly outside hotel so excellent. Would stay again.
James kenneth, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very convenient central location
stephen, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice staff
Kieran, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Location
Hilde, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

really nothing special but ok just for one night
Ronald, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great Pilgrim Hotel
Second stay because the first was so good. Good value clean hotel with excellent service
Kim, 1-night trip

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

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly and helpful reception during our 2 day stay. Perfect location between old and new towns. Carpark at reasonable rate opposite hotel.
Delwyn, 2-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

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

8/10 Very good

Great
HUI-LIN, 1-night trip

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

8/10 Very good

Very nice people.
JULIO, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Camino De Santiago
Excellent location. Walking distance to cathedral and restaurants
Gabriela, 2-night trip