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$146
per adult
Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença
Faro de Finisterre

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

AU$86
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Costa da Morte, Ézaro, Muros & Carnota
Costa da Morte

Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Muxía & Costa da Morte

AU$86
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Muxía & Costa da Morte
From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia & Costa da Morte Excursion

From Santiago: Finisterre Muxia Costa da Morte, 7 Stops Tour

AU$86
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Santiago: Finisterre Muxia Costa da Morte, 7 Stops Tour
Rías Baixas: Guided Day Tour from Santiago with Boat Ride

Rías Baixas: Guided Day Tour from Santiago with Boat Ride

AU$97
per adult
Rías Baixas: Guided Day Tour from Santiago with Boat Ride
From Santiago: Tour to Cathedral Beach, Asturias, and Pancha

From Santiago: Tour to Cathedral Beach, Asturias, and Pancha

AU$106
per adult
From Santiago: Tour to Cathedral Beach, Asturias, and Pancha
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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$269 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$269
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Great historic location with wonderful ambiance and modern accommodations. One of the finest experiences to enjoy what Santiago has to offer."

Reviewed on 12 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 AU$138 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$138
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (886 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 AU$128 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$128
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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! (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 AU$154 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$154
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (637 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 WiFi, daily housekeeping, and tour/ticket assistance. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our 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 AU$88 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$88
26 Oct - 27 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! (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 July 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 featuring heritage elements, religious elements and interior views

Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre

5/5(18 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

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

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