Ribeira Sacra

I didn't feel safe as a woman traveling alone. The receptionist was unfriendly and didn't seem willing to help, even considering the price.

The location is spot on, about five minutes from the bus station through the shopping mall and straight into the lively city. You don't need a car here, and if you've spent a long time in the village, this place could feel like heaven. For roughly 30-40€ a night, I thought we got a lot: a clean double bed, tidy bathroom and towels, a shower, and, in the first-floor rooms, a balcony and big windows. Sure, a button may be loose, a knob might be simple, or you might spot a scratch on the curtains. It's a busy hostel with lots of people coming through, not really a hotel, though the room felt like a hotel room to me. The key link they send is easy to use, even if you don't speak much Spanish, and my 5G worked perfectly. There's Wi-Fi too. It's a sort of self-service setup, but it was easy and not a problem. They still reply on WhatsApp, answer questions, and do their best to help. The service was incredible, and they have a restaurant as well. I can't understand all the complaints in the comments. Maybe some people are liars or scammers, or maybe they're spoiled and should open their cheap wallets and pay double elsewhere for exactly the same thing. This place has soul. I'd give it all five stars. Regards from Stig.

I booked a four-person room and ended up having it all to myself. It was really clean, and the people were kind, even though their English wasn't very good. The hostel was lovely. Bakeries and shops are close by, and the beach is a 20-minute walk away.

The owner was a great guy and went out of his way to make sure I enjoyed my stay. Staff were friendly, helpful, and gracious, which I appreciated since I speak very little Spanish. The rooms were small, but clean and comfortable. Good location, and the bar is really nice too!