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Hotel Universal

2.0 star property
Hotel with a 24-hour front desk, a short walk to Obradoiro Square

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Exterior
Exterior
Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double or Twin Room

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

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

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

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

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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NÓMADE SANTIAGO

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (15)
The price is AED 265
AED 292 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Mar - 14 Mar
NÓMADE SANTIAGO

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Galicia Plaza - 1 min walk
  • Santiago de Compostela Tourism Office - 4 min walk
  • Obradoiro Square - 7 min walk
  • Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - 7 min walk
  • San Martino Pinario Monastery - 9 min walk

Getting around

  • Santiago de Compostela Station - 10 min walk
  • Santiago de Compostela (SCQ-Lavacolla) - 23 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 near Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Close to Obradoiro Square, Hotel Universal provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and car rentals on site. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator
  • Multilingual staff, luggage storage, and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 54 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee daily 8:00 AM–11:00 AM: EUR 8 per person
  • 1 coffee shop/cafe

Conveniences

  • Elevator
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 8 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is 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

Is Hotel Universal pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Universal?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Hotel Universal?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Universal located?

Located in Santiago de Compostela City Centre, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Galicia Plaza, Obradoiro Square, and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. Fundacion Eugenio Granell and Galería de Arte Contemporáneo José Lorenzo are just steps away. Santiago de Compostela Station is 10 minutes by foot.

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Hotel Universal Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 249 out of 649 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 649 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 106 out of 649 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 649 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 649 reviews

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 Good

Jesenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

claudine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel around the corner of old town. Airport bus stops right in front. Excellent breakfast and super nice staff. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Great location, very clean and spacious. Excellent staff as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
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!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fernando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good area, close to the touristic places and the train station
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a very agreeable couple of days at this hotel. Fair value, well-located hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good value for the location
Good value fir the location .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place, I recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

monica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location and everything is right there clean!!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant one night stop.
Nice room, very good location. Bus from airport drops off directly outside hotel so excellent. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient, easy access, near restaurants, bars, shops, and the Camino.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kieran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Hilde

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
really nothing special but ok just for one night
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient central location
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Pilgrim Hotel
Second stay because the first was so good. Good value clean hotel with excellent service
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel centrally located. We had construction right outside of our window which is the only complaint
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paloma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Delwyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Very friendly and helpful reception during our 2 day stay. Perfect location between old and new towns. Carpark at reasonable rate opposite hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

HUI-LIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Nelson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was tiny but clean and in a very centric location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

JULIO

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Camino De Santiago
Excellent location. Walking distance to cathedral and restaurants
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023