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$87
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
From Santiago: Finisterre Muxia Costa da Morte, 7 Stops Tour
Tour Cathedral of Santiago with roofs & Portico de la Gloria

Tour Cathedral of Santiago with roofs & Portico de la Gloria

AU$87
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour Cathedral of Santiago with roofs & Portico de la Gloria
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
Santiago de Compostela: Cathedral, Museum, and Old Town Tour

Santiago de Compostela: Cathedral, Museum, and Old Town Tour

AU$46
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santiago de Compostela: Cathedral, Museum, and Old Town Tour
Costa da Morte

Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Muxía & Costa da Morte

AU$87
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Muxía & Costa da Morte
Santiago de Compostela: Cathedral & Carraca Tower Roofs Tour

Santiago de Compostela: Cathedral & Carraca Tower Roofs Tour

AU$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Santiago de Compostela: Cathedral & Carraca Tower Roofs Tour
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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$523 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$523
26 Oct - 27 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
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$239 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$239
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
Hotel Plaza Obradoiro by Bossh! Hotels

Hotel Plaza Obradoiro by Bossh! Hotels

3 out of 5
Avenida de raxoi, 1, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña
The price is AU$323 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$323
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews)
"Empleados muy amables y dispuestos. Habitación impecable."

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2025

Hotel Plaza Obradoiro by Bossh! Hotels
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$154 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$154
26 Oct - 27 Oct
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! (477 reviews)
"Excellent hotel."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025

Hotel Carrís Casa de la Troya
San Francisco Hotel Monumento

San Francisco Hotel Monumento

4 out of 5
Campillo de San Francisco, 3, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna
The price is AU$378 per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
AU$378
26 Oct - 27 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star historic hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (401 reviews)
"First visit to Spain and an amazing way to start. Location is ideal, facilities are great, and staff was very helpful."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025

San Francisco Hotel Monumento
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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 Franco Street, 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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