Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral featuring heritage elements, religious elements and interior views
Plaza de la Quintana showing a square or plaza, château or palace and heritage architecture
Alameda Park featuring a garden
Obradoiro Square showing heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people
Alameda Park featuring flowers, a park and wild flowers

Popular places to visit

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

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
Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença

Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença

AU$145
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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
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 Historic 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$265 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$265
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 AU$137 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$137
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
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
Hotel Carrís Casa de la Troya

Hotel Carrís Casa de la Troya

3 out of 5
Rúa da Acibechería, 14, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna
The price is AU$113 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
AU$113
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star boutique hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (481 reviews)
"Great location close to the cathedral. Comfy beds and a little coffee room downstairs. Lovely spot!"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Hotel Carrís Casa de la Troya
Hotel Rua Villar

Hotel Rua Villar

3 out of 5
Rúa do Villar, 8-10, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna
The price is AU$130 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$130
16 Nov - 17 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star historic hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (327 reviews)
"Excellent stay. Christine was amazing and Sarah. The food staff were very kind. I really enjoyed my stay. Loved how close it is to the cathedral and in the heart of all activity. Room was beautiful. I would definitely stay again"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2025

Hotel Rua Villar
Hotel Plaza Obradoiro by Bossh! Hotels

Hotel Plaza Obradoiro by Bossh! Hotels

2 out of 5
Avenida de raxoi, 1, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña
The price is AU$149 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$149
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (224 reviews)
"Nice room - fantastic location"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Hotel Plaza Obradoiro by Bossh! Hotels
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Other neighbourhoods around Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral featuring heritage elements, religious elements and interior views

Santiago de Compostela City Centre

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Santiago de Compostela City Centre is known for its stunning cathedral, and with sights like Galicia Plaza and Alameda Park, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santiago de Compostela.

Santiago de Compostela City 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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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
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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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