Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre Travel Guide
Santiago de Compostela
Visit Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
Popular places to visit
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
An important site of pilgrimage, this historic cathedral is considered to be one of Spain’s most extraordinary examples of Romanesque architecture.
Obradoiro Square
See some of the city’s most impressive architectural achievements in this handsome public square.
Mercado de Abastos de Santiago
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of Santiago de Compostela at this exciting market.
San Martino Pinario Monastery
Look inside this lovely Baroque monastery, which is home to a collection of valuable paintings, sacred objects and gold works.
Santiago de Compostela Tourism Office
Santiago de Compostela Tourism Office is just one of the places to see in Santiago de Compostela, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.
Plaza de la Quintana
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.
Things to do
From Santiago: Excursion to Ribeira Sacra and Ourense
Desde Santiago: Finisterre, Muxía, Ézaro y Costa da Morte
Queimada Experience Show and Tasting at Santiago de Compostela
From Santiago: Ribeira Sacra Tour & Boat Trip
From Santiago: Rías Baixas Tour with boat trip and winery
Santiago de Compostela: 4hours tour with everything included
Top hotels in Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
Parador de Santiago de Compostela
"Amazing parador next to the cathedral. Very luxurious and amazing to stay in a historic building right in the centre. The breakfast buffet is sensational with the highlight being the huge variety of fruit!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hotel Praza Quintana
"Great location, beautiful room. Only problem is noise from hallway doors - very loud! But overall, very nice hotel."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
San Francisco Hotel Monumento
"Great location Helpful staff"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hotel Carrís Casa de la Troya
"The best option!"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hotel Plaza Obradoiro by Bossh! Hotels
"Everything about this place is amazing!"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hotel Pazo de Altamira
"The hotel was in the old part of Santiago. It was a big room, very clean. The staff were nice and extremely helpful. We had to leave very early to get a flight. They arranged the taxi and even gave us a bag of take away food! The restaurant at the hotel was excellent! I highly recommend the ..."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
Santiago de Compostela City Centre
Santiago de Compostela City Centre is known for its stunning cathedral, and with sights like Galicia Plaza and Franco Street, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santiago de Compostela.
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.
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.
Vista Alegre
While there might not be top attractions in Vista Alegre, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Museum and Obradoiro Square.
San Lazaro
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.
