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Hotel Rua Villar

3.0 star property
Historic hotel with a bar connected to the convention center in Santiago de Compostela

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Plasma TV
Lobby lounge
Daily buffet breakfast (EUR 12 per person)
Exterior
Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Hotel Rua Villar in Santiago de Compostela's historic center blends tradition and convenience. Guests enjoy dry cleaning, a library, bar, and in-room WiFi. Multilingual staff consistently praised for helpful service.

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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Single Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Single Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Plasma TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bidet
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Santiago de Compostela City Centre neighborhood, Hotel Rua Villar is connected to a shopping center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Alameda Park and Galicia Plaza, while Galería de Arte Contemporáneo José Lorenzo and Sacred Art Museum are cultural highlights. 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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Rúa do Villar, 8-10, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna, 15705

What's nearby

  • Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • San Martino Pinario Monastery - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Galicia Plaza - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Obradoiro Square - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Museum - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles

Getting around

  • Santiago de Compostela Station - 15 min walk
  • Santiago de Compostela (SCQ-Lavacolla) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪O Bandullo do Lambón - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Casa Camilo - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Café Quintana - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Petiscos do Cardeal - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Casino - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Hotel Rua Villar

Historic hotel near Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Near Obradoiro Square, Hotel Rua Villar provides a coffee shop/cafe, a library, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and express check-in
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, free newspapers, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Hotel Rua Villar include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra amenities include:
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with bidets and tubs or showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 13 per night); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 12 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

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

Guest services

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

Spa

  • In-room massages

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 (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2004
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Plasma TV

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 7 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night
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 buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 7 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 13 per night (820 ft away)
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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 Rua Villar Santiago De Compostela
Hotel Rúa Villar Santiago De Compostela
Rúa Villar
Rúa Villar Santiago De Compostela
Villar Hotel
Hotel Restaurant Rúa Villar Santiago De Compostela
Rua Villar Santiago De Compostela
Restaurant Rúa Villar Santiago De Compostela
Restaurant Rúa Villar
Rua Villar
Hotel Restaurant Rúa Villar
Hotel Rúa Villar
Hotel Restaurant Rua Villar
Hotel Rua Villar Hotel
Hotel Rua Villar Santiago de Compostela
Hotel Rua Villar Hotel Santiago de Compostela

Frequently asked questions

Is Hotel Rua Villar pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hotel Rua Villar?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM.

What time is check-out at Hotel Rua Villar?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Hotel Rua Villar located?

Located in Santiago de Compostela City Centre, this historic hotel is steps from Fountain of the Horses, Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, and Obradoiro Square. Casa do Cabildo and University of Santiago de Compostela are just steps away. Santiago de Compostela Station is 15 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Hotel Rua Villar Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 287 out of 333 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 333 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 333 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 333 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 333 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very fresh and delicious! Staff was amazing! Location perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an amazing hotel: comfortable and well decorated, historic, and literally a stone's throw from the cathedral. In the heart of historic Santiago, yet very quiet rooms. The staff is friendly and helpful, and we loved all of the artwork. Fantastic place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay in Santiago de Compostella! Your are in a short walking distance of the church and shopping store. Fantastic service and a great breakfast included. Highly recommended you will not be desapointed. A fantastic place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and clean with good amenities. Option of buffet breakfast or al-la-carte which I appreciated. One block from Cathedral in the centre area near major sites, with many options for restaurants, bars and shops. Staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ure

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay. Christine was amazing and Sarah. The food staff were very kind. I really enjoyed my stay. Loved how close it is to the cathedral and in the heart of all activity. Room was beautiful. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable room, perfect location for wandering the old town and the wider area. Staff were super helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay at this hotel. The front desk and breakfast staff were very helpful and accommodating. The room and location were perfect. I highly recommend this hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hanzel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast could have more variety.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Within steps to the Cathedral. Great location, good breakfast, excellent staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet and couldn’t be more central. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was very comfortable and quite spacious for an old city location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Simply wonderful!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful experience at Hotel Rua Villar. The hotel is very nice and conveniently located close to everything in Santiago de Compostela. The room we had, number 13, was lovely and quiet. The breakfast and service was terrific. But I can not say enough about the front desk clerk, Sandra. She is a fountain of valuable information regarding restaurants and every other aspect of Santiago, even where to go to get the best picture of the cathedral.. She is patient and has so much knowledge of the area. We would stay here again if back in Santiago.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Swee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was an excellent hotel. Nice, comfortable rooms and really convenient to the Cathedral and the historical district.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful kind people in a beautiful setting. Immaculately maintained. Would highly recommend! Only advice is if possible don’t go for the downstairs room (unless there is no choice) - it’s small and more suited to one guest rather than two.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angelene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely charming place! It is in the best location imaginable and yet it was very quiet at night. Incredible staff at front desk. Would stay here anytime I’m in Santiago.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely boutique hotel with good breakfast and comfortable rooms. There is a nice reading area on a separate floor Folks were just very welcoming and friendly. Loved the views. Great bed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel owner and staff made it an enjoyable stay. Clean, quiet, and safe. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel. Would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

DINORA L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, Great location, stuff very friendly and helpful A
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marco

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located hotel. All the staff friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thu Ha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just steps from the steps of the church. Great location, staff, amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is right in the center of this old town. You can’t beat this location! It had everything we needed. Breakfast was delicious! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monica

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

My favorite hotel!

Amazing hotel, well located near the cathedral! Lots of bars and restaurants around!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was incredibly helpful, the room was impeccable, the breakfast was excellent, and the location is unbeatable!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jsun Teh

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

Great hotel with the most wonderful front desk.

Professional, warm, extremely helpful front desk. Clean and comfortable room. Best location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

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