Via Aetcal Hotel & Wellness

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Scored 8.8
Rated fabulous

Excellent location!

9.7

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Via Aetcal Hotel & Wellness in Santiago de Compostela offers comfortable rooms with private bathrooms, walk-in showers, free toiletries, TV, and wardrobes. Each room includes a work desk for added convenience. Essential Facilities: Guests enjoy free WiFi, a lift, housekeeping service, and a tour desk. Additional amenities include a spa, pub crawls, and a workout area. Prime Location: Located 13 km from Santiago de Compostela Airport, the hotel is a short walk from Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and the Museum of Pilgrimage. Nearby attractions include Plaza de la Quintana and Casa do Cabildo. Guest Satisfaction: Highly rated for its spa, attentive staff, and convenient location, Via Aetcal Hotel & Wellness ensures a pleasant stay for all visitors.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.8 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lift

Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Santiago de Compostela, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.7

Availability

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2 single beds
1 double bed
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2 single beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Chulmin
South Korea South Korea
“I stayed at this hotel after finishing the Camino de Santiago. First of all, I really liked that this hotel was within a 10-minute walk of all the main sites in the old town, including the cathedral. The female staff member at check-in was very...”
Francis
Netherlands Netherlands
“Nice room. Spacious for a single room. Coffee machine. Very friendly staff.”
Yookyung
Australia Australia
“Location was great. Staff was friendly. Very clean and comfortable.”
Nicky
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The lady who did every thing and my large room and food!”
Paul
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Lovely hotel in the central city area, easy access to everything. Beautiful room, good shower.”
Melanie
South Africa South Africa
“Well located, lovely eateries and a laundromat close by”
Cindy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Clean, stylish, great staff and service, fab location”
Michele
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“I love staying at Via Aetcal as they always look after their guests. Wellness area if you wish to treat yourself. Clean, nicely decorated modern rooms in a quiet area in the centre of the old town. Perfect spot to stop after a Camino walk.”
Carolina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel is beautiful and the staff were very nice. The room was great.”
Michele
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location and friendly staff. I love staying here.”

Hotel surroundings

House rules

Via Aetcal Hotel & Wellness takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00 to 22:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 03:00 to 12:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Accepted payment methods
VisaMastercardDiners ClubMaestroRed 6000Cash

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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 accommodation 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 centre for a surcharge.

Please inform Via Aetcal Hotel & Wellness in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

Food & beverage services at this property may be limited or unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to help protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has reduced reception and service operating hours.