Alda Puerta Coruña

A clean, tidy place that was convenient and within budget. The rooms could use some renovation, and reception is only open in the mornings.

The location worked really well for my flight, with the A Molina Carrefour bus stop for the airport very close by. The first bus is at 0511, then 0626 and 0726, and after that they run every 30 minutes. The room itself was basic but clean, the bed was comfortable, and the hot water pressure was good. It seems to have heating, but there's no AC, so don't come when it's hot. Opening the window gets you cool air along with the noise from the bar downstairs, and the walls are thin, so bring earplugs. There isn't a regular reception desk. You use a touchscreen, then wait for someone to help and give you a key code. The woman in the check-in video didn't provide the door code, and someone only gave it to me the next day, which is why I gave service one star. There's a small shared lounge with a refrigerator, kettle, and microwave, but no dishes, coffee, tea, spoons, or forks. It's a chain with albergues on the Camino, so I might try one of those. This place isn't worth more than €45/50. I might try Hospedaje Pilar next time.

We got a lot for the price: the room was spacious, clean, and well looked after, with a lovely view. The bed was comfortable too, and there were good restaurants close by. A very pleasant stay.

Just what I needed to rest after an exhausting journey: a nice, clean, quiet place.