Santiago de Compostela City Centre Travel Guide

Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral which includes interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral showing a square or plaza, heritage elements and street scenes
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral showing religious elements, a church or cathedral and interior views
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral showing religious elements, heritage elements and a church or cathedral
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and heritage elements

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Santiago de Compostela Cathedral which includes interior views, religious elements and a church or cathedral

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

4/5(28 reviews)

An important site of pilgrimage, this historic cathedral is considered to be one of Spain’s most extraordinary examples of Romanesque architecture.

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
Obradoiro Square featuring outdoor art and a statue or sculpture

Obradoiro Square

4.5/5(23 reviews)

See some of the city’s most impressive architectural achievements in this handsome public square.

Obradoiro Square
San Martino Pinario Monastery showing a garden and landscape views

San Martino Pinario Monastery

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Look inside this lovely Baroque monastery, which is home to a collection of valuable paintings, sacred objects and gold works.

San Martino Pinario Monastery
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral showing a fountain and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Museum

5/5(3 reviews)

Delve deep into the art, history and evolution of one of Spain’s most important pilgrimage sites and finest religious landmarks.

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Museum
Mercado de Abastos de Santiago featuring street scenes, markets and food

Mercado de Abastos de Santiago

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of Santiago de Compostela at this exciting market.

Mercado de Abastos de Santiago
Plaza de la Quintana showing a castle, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Plaza de la Quintana

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Santiago de Compostela’s second-largest square is an intriguing place to stop for a coffee and watch people of the city go about their daily activities.

Plaza de la Quintana

Things to do

From Santiago de Compostela: Lugo and Cathedrals Beach

From Santiago: Lugo Ribadeo & Cathedral Beach Full-Day Tour

฿2,246
per adult
From Santiago: Lugo Ribadeo & Cathedral Beach Full-Day Tour
Rías Baixas: Unforgettable Tour from Santiago de Compostela

From Santiago: Rías Baixas Tour with boat trip and winery

฿1,572
per adult
From Santiago: Rías Baixas Tour with boat trip and winery
Picture 6 for Activity From Santiago: Ribeira Sacra Day Trip with Scenic Views

Ribeira Sacra & Ourense Day Tour with Catarmaran Cruise

฿2,246
per adult
Ribeira Sacra & Ourense Day Tour with Catarmaran Cruise
Rías Baixas: Guided Day Tour from Santiago with Boat Ride

Rías Baixas: Guided Day Tour from Santiago with Boat Ride

฿2,059
per adult
Rías Baixas: Guided Day Tour from Santiago with Boat Ride
Faro de Finisterre

Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Costa da Morte, Ézaro, Muros & Carnota

฿1,834
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Costa da Morte, Ézaro, Muros & Carnota
From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia, Ézaro - 7 stops day tour

From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia, Ézaro - 7 stops day tour

฿1,834
per adult
From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia, Ézaro - 7 stops day tour
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Top hotels in Santiago de Compostela City Centre

Parador de Santiago de Compostela

Parador de Santiago de Compostela

5 out of 5
Plaza do Obradoiro 1, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna
The price is ฿5,644 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿5,644
฿6,418 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
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Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Parador de Santiago de Compostela
Hotel Praza Quintana

Hotel Praza Quintana

3 out of 5
Rúa Da Conga, 9, Santiago de Compostela
The price is ฿2,476 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿2,476
฿2,890 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (884 reviews)
"Right beside the cathedral and the pilgrim museum. The staff were nice, stores our bags when we arrived early and helped to get a taxi to the bus station. We had a small attic room but amazing view of the cathedral- it was magic!"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel Praza Quintana
Compostela Hotel

Compostela Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Horreo 1, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna
The price is ฿2,646 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿2,646
฿3,078 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (964 reviews)
"Greatly situated, close to both old town and shopping area"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Compostela Hotel
Eurostars Araguaney

Eurostars Araguaney

5 out of 5
Rua de Alfredo Branas, 5, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna
The price is ฿2,755 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,755
฿3,238 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (638 reviews)
"Nice place to stay. I did not receive any VIP benefits though."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

Eurostars Araguaney
Oxford Suites Santiago de Compostela

Oxford Suites Santiago de Compostela

2 out of 5
Calle San Francisco, 8, Santiago de Compostela
Stay at this hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and tour/ticket assistance. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (348 reviews)
"The hotel is just in the corner of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral. Very convenient for everything. Walkable, taxis in the corner if you need them. Hotel is very clean, room has enough space for two. Restaurant are all around, near to Old Town. The hotel doesn’t have staff or front desk, everything ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

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Oxford Suites Santiago de Compostela
Nest Style Santiago

Nest Style Santiago

3 out of 5
Rua Doutor Teixeiro, 15, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna
The price is ฿1,546 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
฿1,546
฿1,868 total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Obradoiro Square and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (267 reviews)
Small room
"Bathroom are poor cleaning and rooms are very small, not refrigerator in the room. Air conditioners were not working properly and our family traveled on summer time( temperature over 25 Celsius"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Santiago de Compostela City Centre

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El Ensanche Zona Nuova

Unique features of El Ensanche Zona Nuova include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Galicia Plaza or Plaza Roja while you're exploring the area.

El Ensanche Zona Nuova
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral which includes interior views, heritage elements and a church or cathedral

Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre

5/5(44 area reviews)

Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre is known for its stunning cathedral, and you can see some sights area like Plaza de la Quintana and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Museum.

Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
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Barrio de San Pedro

Though Barrio de San Pedro may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mercado de Abastos de Santiago and Plaza de la Quintana.

Barrio de San Pedro
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Vista Alegre

While there might not be top attractions in Vista Alegre, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Convento de San Francisco de Santiago and San Martino Pinario Monastery.

Vista Alegre
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San Lazaro

5/5(1 area review)

San Lazaro is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Congress and Exposition Center of Galicia and San Lazaro Stadium.

San Lazaro

Santiago de Compostela City Centre Travel Guide