Hotel Real
A practical base for the pilgrimage city, rated well by over a thousand guests.
A place to stay in Santiago de Compostela
Hotel Real is a one-star property in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, with rooms starting at €109. It holds a 7.9/10 guest rating across 1,425 reviews, with location and staff consistently cited as strengths. The hotel runs a bar, serves breakfast, and has a terrace. A tour desk is on hand for guests planning day trips or onward routes. Staff communicate in English and Spanish, and free Wi-Fi covers the property throughout.
Who it's a good fit for
A no-frills, well-located hotel with attentive staff, a bar, breakfast service, and clean rooms at a reasonable price point for Santiago de Compostela.
Best for
- Pilgrims finishing the Camino
- Budget-conscious city travellers
- Solo and twin-share travellers
- Short city breaks
Less suited to
- Travellers wanting extensive on-site facilities
- Those needing a double bed who want more than a standard room
- Groups larger than three
Terrace and outdoor space
The hotel has a terrace, giving guests an outdoor spot without leaving the property. It is one of the few physical features that distinguishes Hotel Real from a purely functional stay in the city.
Bar on site
A bar operates within the hotel. Whether guests want a drink after a long day's walk or a place to sit before heading out, it removes the need to go elsewhere for an evening drink.
Room setup and practicality
All rooms include a private bathroom, flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi. Each has a desk and clothes rack. Sockets sit beside the bed — a small detail that matters when charging devices overnight.
The rooms
Triple Room with Private Bathroom
3 twin beds
- Attached bathroom
- Flat-screen TV
- Free Wifi
What stands out
Inside Hotel Real
Amenities at Hotel Real
Most popular facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free Wifi
- Bar
- Good Breakfast
Great for your stay
- Private bathroom
- Free Wifi
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
- Tour desk
- Shower
- Baggage storage
- Bar
Bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Bedroom
- Linens
- Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
- Terrace
Kitchen
- Electric kettle
On the map
5 sights nearby, the closest being Igrexa de Santa María Salomé at 40 m; the nearest bus station, Dársena de Autobuses de Xoán XXIII, is 890 m away.
Things to do nearby
- Igrexa de Santa María Saloméplace of worship40 m
- Igrexa das Orfasplace of worship50 m
- Museo Eugenio Granellgallery170 m
- Museo das Peregrinacións e de Santiagomuseum190 m
- Mercado de Abastosmarket240 m
Getting around
- Dársena de Autobuses de Xoán XXIIIbus station890 m
- Santiago de Compostela - Daniel Castelaostation890 m
Distances are shown as the crow flies from the property · location data © OpenStreetMap contributors
Across 1,425 reviews, Hotel Real holds a 7.9/10 guest rating. Location and staff come up repeatedly as positives, alongside the free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is noted as good. The picture that emerges is a property that does the basics reliably — guests generally leave satisfied with what the price delivered.
- Staff8.8
- Facilities7.7
- Cleanliness8.2
- Comfort8.1
- Value For Money7.9
- Location9.4
- Free Wifi8.3
Reviews scoring 9–10: 12 · average 9
They wrote about: location, staff, room
Reviews scoring 7–9: 18 · average 7.6
They wrote about: location, room, noise
None of the reviews scored within this range.
Based on guest reviews published on sites that partner with Booking.
Worth knowing
Your questions
Where exactly is Hotel Real located?
Hotel Real is in Santiago de Compostela, Spain. The guest rating highlights location as a key strength, suggesting it is well-placed for accessing the city's main points of interest on foot.
What room types are available?
There are three room types: a Twin Room with two twin beds, a Double Room with one full bed, and a Triple Room with three twin beds and a private bathroom. All have attached bathrooms, a flat-screen TV, and free Wi-Fi.
What is the price range?
Twin and Double Rooms start from €109 per night. The Triple Room with Private Bathroom starts from €152. Prices may vary by season and availability.
Does the hotel serve breakfast?
Yes. Breakfast is available and is listed as one of the hotel's highlighted facilities, with guests rating it as good.
Is there a bar at the hotel?
Yes, there is an on-site bar. It is one of the hotel's most-cited facilities alongside free Wi-Fi, breakfast, and non-smoking rooms.
Is Wi-Fi free and available throughout the hotel?
Free Wi-Fi is available across the property. It is included in all room types and is one of the most positively mentioned aspects in guest reviews.
Is there a tour desk or help with local trips?
The hotel has a tour desk, which can assist with planning excursions or getting information about the surrounding area and onward routes from Santiago de Compostela.
Is the hotel suitable for families or groups of three?
The Triple Room with three twin beds is the largest room type available, suitable for up to three guests. There are no larger configurations listed, so bigger groups would need multiple rooms.
What languages does the hotel staff speak?
Staff communicate in English and Spanish.
Is there luggage storage at the hotel?
Yes, baggage storage is available. This is particularly useful for guests who need to check out before their transport departs.
Is the hotel entirely non-smoking?
Yes. Hotel Real is a smoke-free property. All rooms are non-smoking, and the building has both a security alarm and carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.
How do guests typically rate the hotel?
Hotel Real holds a 7.9/10 guest rating based on 1,425 reviews. Location, staff, and free Wi-Fi are the most frequently cited positives across the review pool.