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.
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Paul
United Kingdom“Lovely hotel in the central city area, easy access to everything. Beautiful room, good shower.” - Melanie
South Africa“Well located, lovely eateries and a laundromat close by” - Cindy United Kingdom“Clean, stylish, great staff and service, fab location”
- Michele 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“The hotel is beautiful and the staff were very nice. The room was great.”
- Michele United Kingdom“Great location and friendly staff. I love staying here.”
- Neil
Ireland“Very comfortable and clean hotel. Very friendly staff, would stay there again.” - Mary Ireland“Perfect location. Very central, lots of restaurants etc close by. Staff were very helpful”
- Caroline Ireland“Loved my stay here!! Was so glad I booked the jacuzzi and steam room! It was fabulous and you get a cocktail too 🥰 staff were so friendly and welcoming, especially Cristina she was so nice! Thank you for a wonderful stay!”
Mcgrath Ireland“Lovely place to stay after a few days walking the Camino. The location is perfect, just a few minutes walk to the cathedral.”
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House rules
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
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.
