Santiago de Compostela City Centre Travel Guide

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

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

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.

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

Obradoiro Square

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

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

San Martino Pinario Monastery

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 which includes a fountain and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

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.

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

Mercado de Abastos de Santiago

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 square or plaza, château or palace and heritage architecture

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.

Plaza de la Quintana

Activities

Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença

Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença

AU$147
per adult
Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença
From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia & Costa da Morte Excursion

From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia & Costa da Morte Excursion

AU$88
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia & Costa da Morte Excursion
Tour Cathedral of Santiago with roofs & Portico de la Gloria

Tour Cathedral of Santiago with roofs & Portico de la Gloria

AU$88
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour Cathedral of Santiago with roofs & Portico de la Gloria
From Santiago de Compostela: Lugo and Cathedrals Beach

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

AU$107
per adult
From Santiago: Lugo Ribadeo & Cathedral Beach Full-Day Tour
Complete Santiago Tour with tickets- Full experience in 4H

Santiago de Compostela: 4hours tour with everything included

AU$80
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Santiago de Compostela: 4hours tour with everything included
Faro de Finisterre

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

AU$88
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Costa da Morte, Ézaro, Muros & Carnota
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Our pick of the best Santiago de Compostela City Centre Hotel Deals

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 AU$534 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$534
19 Oct - 20 Oct
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Wonderful building, unfortunately undergoing extensive restoration. Very popular tourist location, as it’s next to the cathedral, the quarter-hourly bells of Which do not cease until midnight, then start again at 4am. Excellent service, dinner and breakfast. Cheap alcohol!!"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Parador de Santiago de Compostela
Eurostars Araguaney

Eurostars Araguaney

5 out of 5
Rua de Alfredo Branas, 5, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna
The price is AU$276 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
AU$276
1 Oct - 2 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (628 reviews)
Second time we stay here.
"Second time we stay here, all nice and a bit basic but well located and quiet. Parking is good, gentleman at the parking garrage was very nice when we arrived, no waiting time at check in and very nice lobby. We had a bottle of sparkling wine included with the booking but it was very low quality. ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Eurostars Araguaney
Compostela Hotel

Compostela Hotel

4 out of 5
Calle Horreo 1, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna
The price is AU$265 per night from 22 Oct to 23 Oct
AU$265
22 Oct - 23 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (956 reviews)
"The hotel and staff were very nice. Neat, clean and conveniently located to the center of town. Parking was difficult but that is due to the city, not the hotel. The room was very quiet and well appointed."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Compostela Hotel
Nest Style Santiago

Nest Style Santiago

3 out of 5
Rua Doutor Teixeiro, 15, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna
The price is AU$119 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$119
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Obradoiro Square and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (262 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 July 2025

Nest Style Santiago
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 WiFi, daily housekeeping, and tour/ticket assistance. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (342 reviews)
"Tiny bute cute. Quite an experience."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

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Oxford Suites Santiago de Compostela
Hotel Praza Quintana

Hotel Praza Quintana

3 out of 5
Rúa Da Conga, 9, Santiago de Compostela
The price is AU$238 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$238
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (874 reviews)
"Optimal location, near sites and museums. Walkable to dining and shopping. Friendly staff with comfortable rooms."

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2025

Hotel Praza Quintana
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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 featuring heritage elements, religious elements and interior views

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.

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

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

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