Pontevedra is a beautiful city, nestled on the Galician Coast in northern Spain, and is an ideal location to explore the Rías Baixas (lower bays) and the many pretty beaches along the coastline. A mixture of old and new, the city offers much in the way of museums and interesting sites to visit. The winding narrow streets and welcoming plazas of the Old Town are wonderful to explore, with many shops, cafés and tapas bars.
Of interest to note, Pontevedra is one of the stops along a Portuguese route of the popular “Camino de Santiago” (Way of St. James) pilgrimage trail. Several pilgrims’ hostels are available at affordable prices in the city, a couple of which are mentioned below. Pontevedra was an important port back in the 16th-century and is well known for the fact that Christopher Columbus’ flagship, the Santa Maria, was built in the city.
To aid in your choice of accommodation in Pontevedra, several guest-recommended accommodation options are included below.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on December 16, 2024.
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1. Hotel Apartamentos Dabarca (from USD 62)
Hotel Apartamentos Dabarca is an apartment hotel right in the heart of Pontevedra, a few steps from the Old Town and close to the shopping centre. The beaches of Pontevedra are only 2 miles (3.2 km) away, and the property offers a restaurant. Apartments are spacious, modern and light, with a living and dining area and open-plan kitchen. Free WiFi is available for guests.
Hotel Apartamentos Dabarca
512 meters (0.4 ft) from Igrexa da Virxe Peregrina
2. Hotel Restaurante Rúas (from USD 40)
This attractive property is located right in the heart of the Old Town and historic centre of the city, near to the Plaza de la Leña and the Museo Regional de Pontevedra. The hotel’s restaurant offers traditional Galician cuisine and tapas and has a terrace in the square to relax with a coffee and watch the world go by. Rooms are simple but comfortable with dark wood floors, air conditioning, flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Many rooms offer great views over the historic quarter of Pontevedra.
Hotel Restaurante Rúas
238 meters (0.2 ft) from Igrexa da Virxe Peregrina
3. Slow City Hostel Pontevedra (Pilgrims' hostel) (from USD 253)
Slow City Hostel Pontevedra is an ideal stop off point along the “Camino de Santiago.” This charming and well-decorated hostel is located in the city’s heart, just a few steps away from the Basilica Santa Maria, the Teatro Principal and the Pontevedra Town Hall. Each affordably priced room is pleasantly decorated and spacious, while bathroom facilities are shared. Rooms accommodate a varied number of guests. There is also a shared kitchen available to guests at the property.
Slow City Hostel Pontevedra
412 meters (0.3 ft) from Igrexa da Virxe Peregrina
4. Parador de Pontevedra (from USD 106)
One of the beautiful Paradores of Spain, the Parador de Pontevedra is set in a 16th-century palace, retaining much of the atmosphere of its past. The elegant restaurant offers regional cuisine and the property also offers a cafeteria and bar. Surrounded by beautiful landscaped gardens and with a restful sun terrace, the hotel also has several comfortable lounge areas, offering free WiFi throughout. Rooms are traditional and spacious with every comfort, along with en suite bathrooms.
Parador de Pontevedra
405 meters (0.3 ft) from Igrexa da Virxe Peregrina
5. Hotel Boa Vila (from USD 42)
Hotel Boa Vila is located in a renovated building dating back to the 19th-century, right in the heart of the historic centre of Pontevedra, close to the museum and theatre. The beaches are a short drive away. The property offers a restaurant, serving the traditional cuisine of the area, along with free WiFi. There is also a bar and shared guest lounge on the property. Each room offers a flat-screen TV, safe and minibar. En suite bathrooms have a hairdryer and free toiletries.
Hotel Boa Vila
229 meters (0.2 ft) from Igrexa da Virxe Peregrina
6. Enoturismo Novavila Rias Baixas Wine Design
This charming rural property is ideal for guests who prefer to be outside the busy city and is located 9 miles (14.4 km) from the Pontevedra City centre and a five-minute drive from the local golf course. The typical Galician country house belongs to a family run winery, producing the famous Albariño wine. There is an outdoor pool available to guests, as well as free WiFi. Therapeutic massages are available on site, as well as fascinating tai-chi classes. Rooms are beautifully decorated and have Egyptian cotton sheets and a pillow menu, along with a flat-screen TV with DVD player and free minibar.
Enoturismo Novavila Rias Baixas Wine Design
9.98 km (6.2 mi) from Igrexa da Virxe Peregrina
7. Galicia Palace (from USD 83)
Charming restaurant, excellent Italian restaurant nearby, standard meal of the day, delicious dining options, good coffee, but breakfast could be improved with limited options
Affordable rates for a comfortable stay
Conveniently located near downtown, a large supermarket, city center, Camino route, attractions, railway station, and a grocery store
Helpful staff, clean rooms, cozy atmosphere, spacious rooms, AC, and windows that open
The Galicia Palace is set in the centre of Pontevedra, a short walk from the bus and train station, with lovely beaches just a 30-minute drive away. The hotel offers a varied breakfast, plus a range of traditional Galician cuisine for lunch and dinner. The on-site coffee shop offers drinks and snacks and the hotel has 24-hour room service and free WiFi. Elegant rooms have air-conditioning and heating, as well as a flat-screen satellite TV. All rooms have an en suite bathroom with shower and hairdryer.
Galicia Palace
443 meters (0.3 ft) from Igrexa da Virxe Peregrina
8. Hotel Avenida (from USD 52)
Hotel Avenida is located in the centre of Pontevedra, ideally placed for the Old Town, just a 5-minute walk away, and all the sights of the city. The hotel is also a short walk from the railway station. The hotel’s restaurant serves the traditional local Galician cuisine and there is a cafeteria bar and TV room available to guests. Rooms are modern and offer satellite TV and central heating, as well as an en suite bathroom. The hotel offers free WiFi.
Hotel Avenida
734 meters (0.5 ft) from Igrexa da Virxe Peregrina
9. Peregrino (Guest House) (from USD 54)
This charming guest house is perfect as affordable accommodation for pilgrims on the “Camino de Santiago” trail, and is a ten-minute walk from the city centre. The bus station and train station are both a short walk away. Peregrino offers a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with a range of tapas. All rooms come equipped with a flat-screen TV, free WiFi and en suite bathroom.
Enjoy your visit to northern Spain
Whether you are a pilgrim following the Way of St. James or a visitor to Pontevedra, there is much to see and do in this beautiful city and its surroundings. Choose one of these stays and explore Pontevedra!
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