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Hotel Universal

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

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Restaurant
Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

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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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels

Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room Single Use

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Galicia Plaza - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • University of Santiago de Compostela - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Obradoiro Square - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Museum - 5 min walk - 0.5 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

Hotel Universal offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of 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.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

More about this property

VISIBILITY

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 54 rooms

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

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Other information

    • Smoke-free property
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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

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
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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, 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
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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 10-minute walk from Santiago de Compostela Station and 7 minutes' walk from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. Travelers 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

Popular mentions

Location
Room
Service staff
Restaurant
Bus
Cathedrals
Train station
Wifi
Elevator
Airport

What guests liked

  • Breakfast options were very nice and the meal was good. (4 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10

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.
2-night trip

8/10

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

8/10

Great location.
3-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

Great location
1-night trip

8/10

Good value fir the location .
2-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Nice place, I recommend it
2-night trip

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

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

10/10

Very convenient central location
2-night trip

10/10

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

4/10

Location
1-night trip

8/10

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!!!
4-night trip

8/10

Nice staff
2-night trip

10/10

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

8/10

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

8/10

Very nice people.
2-night trip

8/10

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.
1-night trip

8/10

Everything you would expect from a decent 2* hotel. Excellent city centre location.
1-night trip

6/10

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

8/10

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.
1-night trip