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Meiga Backpackers Reviews

Calle Basquiños 67, Santiago de Compostela, Galicia, Spain

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82%Overall Rating

From 25 ratings
  • 85%Character
  • 82%Security
  • 84%Location
  • 85%Staff
  • 84%Atmosphere
  • 75%Cleanliness

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70%

I needed a Doctor. My Travel Insurance phoned me at 8.00 but although Reception was opened , they were not able to receive call phones. Then the Doctor phoned the hostel some times to get in touch with me but he was not able till 10.00. how can this be?

  • Novice Nomad
  • 24 May 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
We also have a public phone in the hostel where you can receive phone calls 24 hours a day.

90%

The facilities of the hostel are average, but what sets this place apart is the staff. The people that work there actually go out of their way to socialize with and get to know the guests and make them feel welcome.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 25-30
  • (5 reviews)


83%

When I came through the door my first impression was that I didn't want to stay there. The hallway is very dark. However, I was happy that I stayed, the staff are very friendly and helpful young people. The fridge could have been a bit cleaner and there are a few things that could do with being repaced or fixed. In general the place is reasonably clean, and seems to be cleaned regularly.


40%

very wet and damp place, no proper aeration very cold no proper & sufficent heating => funghi on the walls

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
First of all, you only stayed one night in one room (we've 5) and you talk about the hole place, when you simply don't know. That night (Easter), the hole place was packed, even though the heating did run for several hours, as every cold day. There was a very good ambience too, by the way. The room you stayed in has 2 working radiators and four more people to heat it. Can't believe you were cold. No proper aeration? The room you stayed in has a big luminous gallery with up to 8 windows that you can open. We clean daily and even when galician climate makes it easy for the mold to be everywhere, the house is mostly free of it. You should have visited the city and see some other houses... but as I said earlier, staying 1 day doesn't allow you to make appropiate comments about city or hostel. This is the right place for critics, mainly constructive ones, but not for lies to our guests.

97%

Nice hostel, great staff, helpful and friendly. Organised supper if you were keen. No place to hang stuff in bathroom. Excellent location in between bus station and town! No room door lock

  • Avid Traveller
  • 05 Apr 2012
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Female 25-30
  • (17 reviews)


100%

I was pleasantly surprised about how close this hostel was to the center. Nice location in a quiet area. Thanks guys!

  • Globetrotter
  • 10 Mar 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Female 41+
  • (52 reviews)


73%

Delightful home atmosphere....

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 41+
  • (7 reviews)


90%

I had a great time there!!!!

Owner Comment (Show)
Thanks!! Was really nice to meet you too!

63%

The hostel is a little far from the city center (30min walking).But by taxi its like 2min and it only costs 5€. Its very clean and the boy from staff it was very helpfull. By the morning the kitchen it was not so cleaned and for breakfast it was only bread because the milk was over.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 12 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • (Country undisclosed)
  • (Gender undisclosed)

Owner Comment (Show)
You must have taken a loooooong way to the center because we are only 5 minutes walking to the old town (10 minutes to the cathedral).

70%

Das Hostal liegt sehr gut zwischen Bahnhof und Zentrum. Die Zimmer sind recht einfach ausgestattet. Es gibt 2 Baeder mit Dusche. Bei voller Auslastung des Hostals ist also hier etwas Geduld angebracht. Das Fruehstueck ist sehr schlicht aber nebenan ist ein kleiner Supermarkt, in dem man sich mit dem Noetigsten versorgen kann. Das Preis-Leistungsverhaeltnis ist sehr gut. Die Sauberkeit OK. Fuer einen kurzen Aufenthalt in Santiago eine gute und preiswerte Wahl!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 25 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 25-30
  • (7 reviews)


53%

I stayed one night. Most of all, one BIG down point was that it is bit far away from the center. You can walk in 10 minutes but, when compared to the size of the city, it is bit far. Wi-fi works perfectly, and small breakfast is included with the decent price. Staffs speak perfect English, but facilities are bit old. I waited about 7-10 minutes just to get a hot water. Overall, I think the place is good for one or two nights MAX.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 20 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


83%

Shower 1st floor could be refirbished.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 06 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Male 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

Had a fantastic time at Meiga, staff were extremely friendly and as I was the only guest at the time I was looked after very well. I'd recommend this place for its good location, homely atmosphere and excellent and friendly staff.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 19 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Australia
  • Male 18-24
  • (2 reviews)


90%

I could check in in the morning (not during the official check in times) which was fantastic. The staff was really friendly and helpful. The location was perfect (short way to the busstation and to the city centre), but in the night there was the noise of the street and the cars running past. The rooms were warm.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Female 18-24
  • (3 reviews)


73%

It was fine as a base to explore the region. The hostel is located so close to the bus station so it is really convenient. Easy walking distance to the centre of Santiago also. Beds were comfortable. Only one bathroom on each floor was ok because there weren't too many people staying. The free breakfast in fairly rubbish but it's easy to go to one of the cafes nearby and spend 3 euros for coffee and a croissant and churros etc. Cleanliness was ok. A little unorganised but great price/location!


93%

Best Hostel ever with a dreamteam: Jeff, Asch & Harry / anglo/american kick ass group. Greetings to you guys from Valencia

  • Novice Nomad
  • 08 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Czech Republic
  • Male 25-30
  • (1 review)


100%

The best option to stay in Santiago de Compostela, the staff is awesome, they make you fell like home and friends, the view from the lounge room and the whole hostel is wide enough to fell comfortable. And the best id that there´s lots of bread and pastry shops near the hostel to get some goodies for a really good price, also you get to see from the hill the churches´ towers when youre going down hill from the hostals road, Trully an exceptional experience !!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Mexico
  • Male 18-24
  • (3 reviews)




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