This small hotel is located on a pedestrian street just 1min walk from Santiago Cathedral. I stayed there after walking the Camino de Santiago - it's right opposite the Pilgrims' Office. The decor is very warm, mixing modern with old - lots of exposed stone walls, wooden surfaces, modern paintings on the walls, coloured glass roof... There is a small lift. Reception is on the first floor, as is the open plan breakfast area. Service was very friendly and welcoming, and there was a lot of choices at breakfast.

My double room was right at the top, under the eaves, so there wasn't much head room but it was fine for me. Very quiet, refined place. I am walking the Camino again this year and hope to return to this hotel afterwards.

After arriving in Santiago following 11 days of walking, we were delighted to happen upon the Hotel Rua Villar, having called in on spec.
The hotel is very centrally located, and is very well maintained. The breakfast buffet was more than fine; staff were helpful and pleasant; and the rooms have feature stone walls.
We enjoyed our stay very much.

Beautiful little (14 rooms) hotel in front of the famous Santiago de Compostela cathederal, where the penitents end their walk across Spain to its doors. Dark gleaming wood, warm beige walls and subtle furnishings, great bathrooms, wonderful breakfasts and great service--and great prices. great for business or pleasure.

This hotel is situated on the Rua do Vilar, one of the main narrow cobbled streets in the old town. The street is largely traffic free, especially in the evening. Our room (12) overlooked the street from a pair of balconies and this really brought the old town into the room. Noise wasn't a problem, however as there were a combination of 3 sets of door and heavy curtains. We arrived by taxi but I would think parking would be a big problem - this hotel is probably a non-starter if you want to bring a car.

The room, bathroom and furnishings were in excellent order and there was a good combination of lighting. The bathroom was fitted with a shortish bath but the water never really got hot enough for a good wallow. Quality shampoos etc. Plenty of storage, good quality hangers, a safe and a (soft) mini-bar. No tea/coffe tray.

Buffet breakfast pedestrian but adequate - including the ubiquitous and yummy Tarta de Santiago. Staff were efficient and helpfull and spoke enough English to fill in the many gaps in my schoolboy Spanish!

So, all positive with no real gripes. However, at E150 for the room & brekky per night it doesn't really do anything you can't get for much less. Unless you really want to stay bang in the middle of the old town, and that in itself is very pleasant, I would try one of the
attic rooms at the Altair up on Loureiros which is every bit as good and 2/3 of the price.