Hostel O Castelo

I am hardly critical of a hotel. But this one deserves it. They charged good money for a room without heat. One sheet and one blanket and no heat, I nearly froze. Then, checkout is by 9am, what hotel does that for a private room with its bathroom.

This is the worst place I've stayed in my 4 weeks on the Camino. I had an interior room with a window into the building's inner vent chamber. The top of the chamber is covered with loose-fitting plastic panels which loudly banged and echoed all day and night as it was windy. The room smelled of toilet fumes. There was a bright green light in the room above the door that shown bright all night (an emergency exit light?). The charming glass sun room at the end of the hall was locked off and not accessible. Horrible!

We were greeted at the hotel and were checked in promptly. The lady that greeted us was very polite and helpful. Our room was very clean. Beds comfortable. Extra blankets in the closet. Bathroom was very small but the shower was a decent size with a glass door. It appears that the bathroom is relevantly new. Everything worked and was very clean. Shared full-kitchen down the hall. Also very clean. Sitting area with tables adjacent. 8euros for laundry with clothes line. I can’t complain about anything here. Would stay here again.

Great room, location, bathroom and service. I got a double bed room with a private bathroom. It was very clean, the light was beautiful and the beds were very comfortable. Just what I needed for that night after walking 25km during the Camino de Santiago. The price was quite good considering that there were two of us and the owner was kind and helpful recommending places to see and where to eat. I'd recommend it!

Very comfortable and clean. The staff was extremely helpful and courteous. Our best stay so far!