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Hotel Universal

2.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop/cafe, a short walk to Obradoiro Square

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Reception
Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Premium bedding, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Restaurant
Hotel Universal sits in the heart of Santiago de Compostela City Centre, where guests connect to in-room WiFi and use express check-out services. The cathedral stands just a short distance away, and previous visitors consistently praise the staff for their attentive assistance.

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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Tonight

Sep 29 - Sep 30
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Tomorrow

Sep 30 - Oct 1
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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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
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
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Combined shower/bathtub, hair dryer, towels

Single Room, 1 Single Bed

Highlights

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

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Triple Room

Triple Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
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 area

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

What's nearby

  • Galicia Plaza - 1 min walk - 0.0 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
  • San Martino Pinario Monastery - 7 min walk - 0.6 km

Getting around

  • Santiago de Compostela Station - 10 min walk
  • Santiago de Compostela (SCQ-Lavacolla) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Codex - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪El Estudio - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪cafe derby - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Antollos pinchos e viños - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kentucky Fried Chicken - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Hotel Universal

Hotel near Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Close to Obradoiro Square, Hotel Universal provides amenities, such as a coffee shop/cafe and car hire on-site. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out and smoke-free property
  • Luggage storage, a lift and tour/ticket information
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 54 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 8 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: EUR 1.65 per person, per night. This tax does not apply to children under 18 years of age.

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the 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?

Checkout 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. 255 out of 661 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 267 out of 661 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 107 out of 661 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 661 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 661 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

10/10 Excellent

Juan-Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un servicio perfecto

El personal es muy amable y profesional. El alojamiento, baños y desayunos fueron perfectos.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

CHIHARU

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
こじんまりしているが清潔で使いやすい。空港からのバスがホテルの前で止まるのでありがたい。鉄道駅と大聖堂との中間点くらいの位置で、好立地だと思う。
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buena ubicación. Unas instalaciones muy cómodas.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Jesenia

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

10/10 Excellent

John and Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a great location in Santiago, about 10 minutes from the Cathedral and near lots of retail and local shops and restaurants. Rooms were clean and bathrooms are modern. The receptionist helped us with transportation to the airport. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very nice and very helpful. The hotel is clean, small but nice. The breakfast is also good. You have Zara and Massimo Dutti right next to the hotel which is a sin. From the airport you take the bus 6A and the bus stop is just at the entrance of the hotel. If I come again I will definitely stay at Hotel Universal.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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

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

Esther

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Para ser un dos estrellas muy bien
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

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

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

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Arrived late due too delayed flight. Room was clean & comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

simone

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Localização excelente

Opção muito boa em Santiago, sempre fico nesse hotel. Localização muito boa e tem estacionamento pago bem na frente.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Pierluigi A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un dolce riposo

Soggiorno in transito
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

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

6/10 Okay

Leo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Small rooms just for spending the night. No shampoo or conditioner just a little botle of bath gel. Phone did not work
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

FABIOLA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excelente

Excelente ubicación Muy atento el personal
Stayed 1 night in Sep 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

4/10 Poor

Hilde

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

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