Via Aetcal Hotel & Wellness

Hotels
8.8 (1270 reviews)
Rúa das Casas Reais 20 , Santiago de Compostela , es

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Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Non-smoking rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Tour desk
Facilities for disabled guests
Hammam
Non-smoking throughout
Staff adhere to local safety protocols
Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Noisy street
Room details lacking

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Some reviews indicated issues with the room's details and condition, which detracted from cleanliness.
Service
9.8
Overwhelmingly positive feedback about the staff's friendliness and assistance.
Location
9.3
Multiple mentions of the hotel's excellent central location and proximity to attractions.
Room Quality
8.3
Overall comfort is noted, though some details were lacking.
Amenities
8.3
No major complaints, but there was mention of missing items like chairs on the balcony.
Value for Money
8.8
Expectations regarding price-value balance were not fully met due to room details.
Food and Beverage
8.8
Reviewers did not mention food services, defaulting to standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.8
Overall positive with some noted areas for improvement; guests enjoyed their stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-16 08:59

Property Description

Central Location in Santiago de Compostela
Via Aetcal Hotel & Wellness is situated in the heart of Santiago de Compostela, just minutes away from iconic landmarks such as Plaza de la Quintana and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral.

Comfortable Rooms with Modern Amenities
Each 2-star room at the hotel features free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. The cozy accommodations ensure a relaxing stay for all guests.

Proximity to Key Attractions
With popular points of interest like the Museum of Pilgrimage and Monastery of San Pelayo nearby, guests at Via Aetcal Hotel & Wellness can easily explore the cultural richness of the city.

Experience convenience and comfort at Via Aetcal Hotel & Wellness - book your stay now for an unforgettable Santiago de Compostela getaway.

Important information:

INFORMATION NOTE ON THE TOURIST TAX

Dear Guest

We inform you that the municipal tourist tax will go into effect in the city of Santiago starting October 1st. We will explain how it works.


Applicable Regulations:

Law 5/2024 of December 27 on fiscal and administrative measures.

* Municipal Ordinance regulating the surcharge on the regional tax on tourist stays

* Approved on July 31, 2025 and published in the in the Official Gazette of September 6, 2025

Application: To people who stay overnight in tourist accommodations in Santiago de Compostela.

Entry into force: October 1, 2025.

RC HOTELS regrets the inconvenience caused to our guests by the MANDATORY application of the
"TOURIST TAX" in Santiago de Compostela, for reservations made prior to its publication,
and for stays affected by it

Amount: €1.50 / person / night

Please note that guests can access the wellness center for a surcharge.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 1270 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.8
Location: 9.3
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 8.3
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 8.8
Overall Experience: 8.8
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Maria Sofia • solo_traveller • pt
10
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Dominique Christian • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Dominique Christian • solo_traveller • ch
9
2026-03-24 • via Nuitee
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Andrea • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-03-23 • via Nuitee
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Bill • couple • dk
9
Pros:

Fint og dejligt rum ligger meget centralt men lidt irriterende at der er glasdør til toilettet hvis man er lidt sippet.

Cons:

Man har ikke noget privatliv ud til toilettet da døren er i glas.

2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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Manuel Fernando • couple • es
10
2026-03-22 • via Nuitee
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MARTA • solo_traveller • es
10
Para repetir
Pros:

La ubicación, todo muy nuevo, Fernando me atendió fenomenal, me dio algunas recomendaciones para comer y desayunar y fueron un acierto y me dieron un upgrade

Cons:

Nada

2026-03-21 • via Nuitee
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MMR • solo_traveller • es
6
2026-03-18 • via Nuitee
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Niandi • solo_traveller • fr
10
Great just wished I’d stayed longer
Pros:

Well located, clean, great value and extremely helpful and welcoming staff 😉

2026-03-16 • via Nuitee
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Lea • solo_traveller • de
10
2026-03-15 • via Nuitee
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Marta • solo_traveller • es
10
Pros:

Me dejaron hacer el check in antes porque llegaba de hacer el camino y la habitación estaba lista.
Todo muy limpio, buena ubicación.
Calefacción.
Personal amable.

Cons:

Nada

2026-03-14 • via Nuitee
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Ramona • solo_traveller • de
10
Perfekt um anzukommen
Pros:

Super herzlicher Gastgeber der sehr zuvorkommend ist. Sehr schön eingerichtetes Zimmer, super Spa- und Massageangebot, sollte man aber vorher abklären bzw. buchen

2026-03-11 • via Nuitee
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Bruno Filipe • solo_traveller • pt
8
Nao é muito boa a relação qualidade preço
Pros:

Localização

Cons:

Pequeno

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Esther • family_with_children • es
8
Pros:

Localizacion

Cons:

Camas

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Paola • solo_traveller • it
9
fantastico cammino di Santiago
Pros:

posizione centralissima ma facilmente raggiungibile sia a piedi che in taxi
camera piccola ma con tutto il necessario, bagno perfetto
Accoglienza per ceck in e informazioni e disponibilità nel prenotare il taxi della mattina successiva perfette

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Ana • couple • es
10
Comodidad a un paso de la catedral
Pros:

Habitaciones muy limpias y todo muy nuevo una estancia de 10

Cons:

Estaba todo impecable

2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Esther • solo_traveller • es
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Carlos Alberto • solo_traveller • pt
8
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Monica • family_with_children • es
10
Estancia de 10, muy recomendable
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee
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Patrick • solo_traveller • ch
10
2026-01-19 • via Nuitee