I just came back from Satiago. I cannot tell you enough about how much I enjoyed this place. I need to go back soon!
I stayed at
HOSTAL ALFONSO . What a great place! The owners, Luis and Mari Carmen as well as their son Julian are adorable and very customer minded. They are atentive, friendly, make you feel as part of the family the minute you arrive. They went as far as anticipating my needs for wrapping material and packing for souvenirs and shoppings.
Think of this hostal as a townhouse, two rooms per floor. Three floors, six rooms total. You have front door and room key handled to you, which I found great for privacy and safety.
I had a third floor, single room with a full view of the Cathedral and the Obradeiro Plaza. Very clean, good linen for 42 euros including breakfast.
I highly recommend this place, nearby the Cathedral, great tapas, restaurants, shopping and major sightseeings, a taxi station and public transportation.
Yes, I was there for the Saturday 6PM Mass with the Botafumeiro and again for the 12 Noon Sunday Pilgrims Mass, again, with the Botafumeiro. What an experience!
Thanks to Mari Carmen, Luis and Julian. You are wonderful!
Elvira