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In the heart of the Old Town: a traditional stone house right by the Cathedral!

In the heart of the Old Town: a traditional stone house right by the Cathedral!

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Living area
Room
2nd floor living room with expandable dining table
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Overview of In the heart of the Old Town: a traditional stone house right by the Cathedral!

4.6 out of 5 Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14200 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Santiago de Compostela, GA
  • Popular LocationObradoiro Square5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSantiago de Compostela Cathedral5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSan Martino Pinario Monastery5 min walk
  • AirportSantiago de Compostela (SCQ-Lavacolla)19 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

1st floor

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

2nd floor living room

1 Double Futon

Bedroom, third floor

1 Queen Bed

Loft

3 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom, 2nd floor

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom, first floor

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

In the heart of the Old Town: a traditional stone house right by the Cathedral!

Located in the historic core of Santiago de Compostela (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), this gorgeous stone house has been in the family for generations and has just been carefully renovated, contrasting the restored historical features of the house with all the perks of a new renovation. It's on a lovely pedestrian street just a 2 minute walk from the famous Catedral de Santiago - the final destination of the pilgrimage route of St. James.
The house consists of two self-catering apartments. The spacious apartment (45m2) on the first floor (no elevator but only 15 steps up) provides an all-new fully equipped eat-in kitchen with dining table for 4 people, bathroom including bathtub/shower, and a hallway with an exposed stonewall leading to the spacious living room / bedroom. It has a queen size bed as well as a queen sofa-bed to accommodate 4 people comfortably. The joint living room / bedroom area has newly installed sound proof windows.

The second apartment consists of 3 bright and spacious floors, with hard-wood floors and exposed stone work throughout. On the 2nd floor you'll find an ample living room, a new eat-in kitchen and a bathroom with a walk-in shower. The house's original stone hearth has been preserved and incorporated into the kitchen, which is fully-equipped with range, oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, washing machine, coffee maker, microwave and all the cookware, cutlery, etc needed for preparing home-cooked meals and has a dining table. The living room, featuring original stone alcoves, is furnished with a large sofa that converts into a queen bed for 2 persons, a large dining table which expands to seat 10 persons, and flat-screen HD television. Take the stairs up to the next floor of the house and you will find 2 bedrooms. The master bedroom features cathedral views, a king size bed and an individual sofa bed, while the other bedroom has a queen size bed and a comfortable sofa. Go up one more floor and you will find a sunny loft, with a sofa that doubles as a bed as well as 2 individual beds that can be placed together for couples. Curl up on the divan with a good book, or peep out of the skylight for unparalleled views of the Cathedral and rooftops of Santiago de Compostela!
Situated in the heart of the lively monumental district, just step outside the house and you will be enveloped in the history of the city. Follow the way of St. James to it's final destination: the renowned pilgrimage site of the Catedral de Santiago. Wander the lively stone streets under arcades and through enchanting passageways, through beautiful parks and secluded cloisters, to discover the many wonders of the city. As you go for a stroll you can enjoy typical music of the region offered by musicians on the surrounding streets and plazas. An amazing array of restaurants, cafes, shops, museums, bars, markets are just outside the door so you can easily sample the vibrant life of this city! And if you fancy a day trip, Galicia offers destinations galore: from exploring big cities and charming towns, to trekking through mountain trails and virgin forests, visiting solitary lighthouses atop dramatic sea-side cliffs or soaking in the sun on the coast's unspoilt beaches – you can have it all within a half hour's drive. If you have your own car, a public parking garage is just 2 minutes from the house under the Plaza de Galicia.
Guests will enjoy free wireless internet (wi-fi), and the house has a brand new heating and air conditioning system. Spanish, English, German, Slovene and some French are spoken - and all inquiries are welcome!
Please note that if your group is not so large, it's also possible to rent just one of the apartments rather than the whole house. You can see those options here:
apartment up to 10 persons: https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3898369
apartment up to 4 persons: https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p3861706

Property manager

Tina

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A crib / playpen can be provided upon request

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Santiago de Compostela

Located in Santiago de Compostela, this holiday home is in the city centre. Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and Raxoi Palace are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Mercado de Abastos de Santiago and Franco Street. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Multiusos Fontes do Sar or San Lazaro Stadium. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like ecotours and horse riding nearby.

What's nearby

  • Galicia Plaza - 3 min walk
  • Mercado de Abastos de Santiago - 5 min walk
  • Obradoiro Square - 5 min walk
  • Santiago de Compostela Cathedral - 5 min walk
  • San Martino Pinario Monastery - 5 min walk

Getting around

  • Santiago de Compostela Station - 12 min walk
  • Santiago de Compostela (SCQ-Lavacolla) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • A Novena Porta - 2 min walk
  • La Tita - 1 min walk
  • A Taberna do Bispo - 2 min walk
  • Sindueña - 1 min walk
  • Cafe Bar Derby - 2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In the heart of the Old Town: a traditional stone house right by the Cathedral! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In the heart of the Old Town: a traditional stone house right by the Cathedral!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In the heart of the Old Town: a traditional stone house right by the Cathedral!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is In the heart of the Old Town: a traditional stone house right by the Cathedral! located?

Located in Santiago de Compostela City Centre, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Fundacion Eugenio Granell, Obradoiro Square and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. University of Santiago de Compostela and Santiago de Compostela Tourism Office are also within 5 minutes. Santiago de Compostela Station is 12 minutes by foot.

Reviews

4.6

Wonderful

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5/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

5/5

Location

4.5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

4/5 Good

Charles-Henri H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Très bien situé dans le centre
Très bien situé au centre de la ville. Les propriétaires sont très disponibles. Comme précisé dans l’annonce Il n’y a pas 7 chambres . Nous étions 14 ce qui était un peut trop. Je recommande Max pour 12 pers
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

5/5 Excellent

Amanda A., Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location and wonderful apartment!!
We are a family of 6 and had so much room in this apartment. It is renovated but has a lot of character. Great place to return for siesta! It can get noisy late at night on weekends, but having lived in Spain previously it was nothing we didn’t expect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

5/5 Excellent

Sheldon S.

Charming apartments in a fantastic urban setting
We were three generations, 3 families + 1, filling both units. We loved the central urban setting, convenient to the cathedral, 100s of restaurants, museums, farmers market, and everything we needed (including a mid-size grocery about 200 meters away, and two large ones in the new town within walking distance). The down side to the location is the street noise, lasting till 5 a.m on the weekend (F,S & S). The 1st floor apartment was actually quieter, because it had double-pane windows on the street side (the street noise was a dull background at most) while the 2nd & 3rd floors did not and hardly abated the noise. The apartments were just as depicted in the photos, charming fresh and new, and immaculately clean. However, while the loft photos were accurate in retrospect, we didn’t realize before coming how low they really were. The small children hit their heads too often, and adults had to crawl, such that we abandoned the loft and used the main living room as a family bedroom instead. Both apartments were fully equipped for housekeeping, everything we needed (except, one thing missing, we never could find a broom). If we come back, we will definitely look for this House again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

5/5 Excellent

Sandra T.

Elegant house in a fantastically central location
This home is as beautiful and classy as it is roomy. We had an amazing time and were able to fit a lot of people. We had a family reunion and the place catered for all the needs starting from spacious, clean rooms and all necessary amenities in the kitchen, ending in great location in the old city center. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to have all the attractions of Santiago at hand. There are plenty of blankets, and an easy-to-use heating system for cold, rainy nights. All around, we had a wonderful stay in this beautiful city!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/5 Good

Jim K.

Excellent location and space in Old City
Terrific spot in the heart of the Old City with less than a 5 minute walk to the Cathedral. The apartment is spacious and comfortable, and local staff was responsive and very helpful.

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