I would have liked to stay at this hostel longer!!! It was one of the nicest, largest and most…read moremodern and cleanest hostels I stayed at in the Camino! The restaurant attached to it served one of the best pilgrim menus I had On the entire Camino! Huge portions of gourmet food! One of the best tomato salads ensalata caprese style ! The cafe was charming and served a wonderful breakfast! Only downside was this was the most massive bunk room of communal living I ever saw!! Huge maybe 30-50 bunks! It was big. I might have contacted bed bugs here but hey that's the Camino.

I stumbled upon Ulteria by accident, I could barely resist the heat and needed both food and a beer…read moreso I stopped here. They offer a wide menu with tons of healthy options, I tried a salad that although I don't remember its name was delicious. My aunt had a gazpacho that was equally tasty and we shared some appetizers that were just as great. When I walked to the bathroom I noticed the albergue side of the joint. I have to say that I would've liked to stay there and probably will in the future. The bathroom was ample and incredibly clean, and although I didn't see the rooms I can only imagine that the bathroom reflects upon the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. It's also near the entrance of Arzua which is convenient for tired pilgrims.

The staff were so fun, friendly and attentive. The wine they recommended was some of the best I…read morehave had in Spain. Highly recommend this great place in Ponferrada!!

Rude Rude Rude. We went just before 9:00 Am for some Churros and chocolate and the person at the…read morefront told us they were all full. When I asked if we could just order and not have any seating she brusquely told us no and dismissed us. Mind you, my family and I were polite and are Spanish speakers. The attitude of the proprietor or front person was that we were not worthy of paying her for her food and a waste of her time. Don't go there. If I could give it no stars I would.

The churros are delicious! The owner is very nice as well, he was closing In 5 minutes for the…read moreafternoon and the churros takes about 15 minutes to make. He told me to come back after 4 pm around the corner where they have the Metate Bar and Cafe. I am glad I came back. I will definitely come back next time I am in Santiago de Compostela.