Hotels in Santiago de Compostela, Spain

Visiting Santiago de Compostela

History buffs will enjoy exploring Santiago de Compostela, and visitors give high marks for the cathedral. This cultural city also attracts tourists with its museums and cafes. Top sights in the city include Santiago de Compostela Cathedral and Obradoiro Square.

• There are 210 hotels and other accommodation options in Santiago de Compostela
• The closest major airport is in Santiago de Compostela (SCQ-Lavacolla), 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from the city centre
• The next closest is in La Coruna (LCG), 30.5 mi (49.1 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Santiago de Compostela

Well known for its museums, the city's cultural venues include Galician Center of Contemporary Art, City of Culture of Galicia and Pedagogical Museum of Galicia. Its cathedrals and historic sites are notable and landmarks include Santiago de Compostela Cathedral, Obradoiro Square and Galicia Plaza. The picturesque setting of Alameda Park and Santo Domingo de Bonaval Park exemplify the city's natural beauty.

Getting around Santiago de Compostela

To see more of the larger area, ride aboard one of the trains from Santiago de Compostela Station. Santiago de Compostela might not have many public transport choices so consider a car rental to maximise your time.

Dressing for Santiago de Compostela

• Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 17°C and the night-time average to be 5°C
• From April to June, temperatures average about 24°C during the day and 6°C at night
• July to September averages 26°C during the day and 11°C at night
• Between October and December, the average temperature is 20°C during the day and 6°C at night
• Santiago de Compostela gets about 932.10 millimetres of rain per year
• Hottest months are usually August and July with an average temperature of 25°C, while the coldest months are February and January with an average of 5°C