Santiago de Compostela City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santiago de Compostela City 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.
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 Cathedral Museum
Delve deep into the art, history and evolution of one of Spain’s most important pilgrimage sites and finest religious landmarks.
Mercado de Abastos de Santiago
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of Santiago de Compostela at this exciting market.
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.
Activities
Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença
Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Costa da Morte, Ézaro, Muros & Carnota
Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Muxía & Costa da Morte
Santiago Cathedral Guided Tour with Portico de la Gloria
From Santiago: Finisterre Muxia Costa da Morte, 7 Stops Tour
Rías Baixas: Guided Day Tour from Santiago with Boat Ride
Our pick of the best Santiago de Compostela City Centre Hotel Deals
Parador de Santiago de Compostela
Top notch
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Compostela Hotel
Staff friendliness and courteous, the only thing was the stairs little complicated for my elderly mother, but the room clean, comfortable.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hotel Praza Quintana
The room was wonderful except the shower had mold so a little Clorox would be good . Breakfast was nice with a good assortment of choices .
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Eurostars Araguaney
Overall, excellent experience and service
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Hotel Carrís Casa de la Troya
Great location close to the cathedral. Comfy beds and a little coffee room downstairs. Lovely spot!
Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025
Hotel Rua Villar
Room was comfortable and clean with good amenities. Option of buffet breakfast or al-la-carte which I appreciated. One block from Cathedral in the centre area near major sites, with many options for restaurants, bars and shops. Staff friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Santiago de Compostela City Centre
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.
Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
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.
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.
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.
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.
