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Altaïr Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, a short walk to Obradoiro Square

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Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing
Lobby
Bar (on property)
Altaïr Hotel blends historic charm with modern amenities in central Santiago. Guests enjoy spa massages and can walk to Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. The property offers high-speed WiFi, on-site car rentals, and helpful multilingual staff.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Room options

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Superior Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Superior Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Single Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Minibar
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Santiago de Compostela, Altaïr Hotel is in the city center. Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and Estatua de Afonso II are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Belvis Park and Santo Domingo de Bonaval Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Multiusos Fontes do Sar or San Lazaro Stadium.
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Rua Loureiros, 12, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna, 15704

What's nearby

  • San Martino Pinario Monastery - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Obradoiro Square - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Museum - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Galicia Plaza - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Santiago de Compostela Station - 20 min drive
  • Santiago de Compostela (SCQ-Lavacolla) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Porta do Camiño - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Flor - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Los Sobrinos del Padre Benito - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Hotel Costa Vella - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Fraggle Rock - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Altaïr Hotel

Boutique hotel near Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Located close to Obradoiro Square, Altaïr Hotel provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. In addition to car rentals on site and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • Continental breakfast (surcharge), free newspapers, and luggage storage
  • A front-desk safe, laundry services, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Altaïr Hotel feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Free infant beds, daily housekeeping, and desks

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 17 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 9.50 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Spa

  • Massage

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 4 to February 12:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry facilities

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 25.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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 2.20 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 continental breakfast: approximately EUR 9.50 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 17 per day (984 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 25.0 per day

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

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

Property is also known as

Altaïr Hotel Santiago de Compostela
Altaïr House Santiago de Compostela
Altaïr Santiago de Compostela
Altaïr Hotel Hotel
Altaïr Hotel Santiago de Compostela
Altaïr Hotel Hotel Santiago de Compostela

Frequently asked questions

Is Altaïr Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Altaïr Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at Altaïr Hotel?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Altaïr Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Santiago de Compostela, this boutique hotel is within a 10-minute walk of University of Santiago de Compostela, Obradoiro Square, and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. Colegio La Salle and Galician Center of Contemporary Art are also within 5 minutes. Santiago de Compostela Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Altaïr Hotel Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 185 out of 222 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 34 out of 222 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 222 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 222 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 222 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Hotel and staff were wonderful. The breakfast option was an exceptional offering. We felt welcome and valued. Definitely will return on our next trip there.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building in a quiet part of town that’s still very close to everything. The sound insulating is great, you don’t hear any of the other rooms and the beds are really comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sunny

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, the room is clean and comfortable and the staff are very nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super nice property great location & reception!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johannes

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception, very good breakfast, clean and comfortable rooms. Very close to the Cathedral and centre of town, located just outside in a quiet residential area. Staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, helpful staff, great location
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and knowledgeable staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique hotel with lovely staff, in a nice quiet area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
staff went beyond to help with any detail you asked, very kind and genuine
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Another great stay, always so friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and the trendy design was nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff are brilliant! Super friendly, welcoming and helpful. Would be great to have tea/coffee making facilities in the room which most hotels have these days. Otherwise, it’s a brilliant hotel, with great location, and value for money. Will stay again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yajaira

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

E R

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Every aspect of the hotel more than met our expectations. The staff were all excellent. We arrived as guests and left as friends. Breakfast was superb and extremely affordable. And served to our table
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming little hotel, extremely friendly staff, 4:00 walk to cathedral, very convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
My wife and I had a wonderful stay at the Hotel Altair. Teresa and Alba, in particular, went above and beyond to help us and answer questions. Really, everyone was great. We hoghly recommend the hotel and will certainly stay here in future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and centric hotel :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleasant hotel and staff, welcoming, restful, quiet, very nice breakfast options, comfortable beds, and convenient location for visiting the cathedral,
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marieta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are welcoming and accommodating. The room is spacious, and clean. The place is around 6-7 minute walk to the Cathedral. There are laundromats- 3 minute and 7 minute walk from it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location very near thje old town.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oakley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is just outside the historic district so it is perfect if you want to see shop and eat in the historic district but want something a little quieter at the end of the day.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to the main points of interests, parking 5 minutes walking, nice breakfast and price is very reasonable. Like the place and really enjoy the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was near the Cathedral. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel was very clean and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary

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

Exceptional in every way!

I cant say enough about how wonderful this hotel is. Old building with modern interior done beautifully. Exceptional staff, so friendly and accomodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

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