Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre Travel Guide

Name: Hotel Pazo de Altamira
Price range: £79
Rating: 9.2

Santiago de Compostela

Plaza de la Quintana showing a castle, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Obradoiro Square which includes heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

Alameda Park which includes a garden, wild flowers and flowers

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Popular places to visit

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

4/5(28 reviews)

An important site of pilgrimage, this historic cathedral is considered to be one of Spain’s most extraordinary examples of Romanesque architecture.

Obradoiro Square

4.5/5(23 reviews)

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

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral showing a fountain and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Museum

5/5(3 reviews)

Delve deep into the art, history and evolution of one of Spain’s most important pilgrimage sites and finest religious landmarks.

San Martino Pinario Monastery

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Look inside this lovely Baroque monastery, which is home to a collection of valuable paintings, sacred objects and gold works.

Mercado de Abastos de Santiago

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of Santiago de Compostela at this exciting market.

Plaza de la Quintana

4.5/5(15 reviews)

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.

Things to do

From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia & Costa da Morte Excursion

£42

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Muxía & Costa da Morte

£42

per adult

96% of travellers recommend

Old Town of Santiago de Compostela Walking Tour

£1

per adult

Santiago Cathedral + entrance Portico de la Gloria

Santiago Cathedral Guided Tour with Portico de la Gloria

£23

per adult

Tour Cathedral of Santiago with roofs & Portico de la Gloria

£33

per adult

De Tapas por Santiago: Un recorrido entre plazas y fogones

£3

per adult

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Top hotels in Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre

Parador de Santiago de Compostela

Plaza do Obradoiro 1, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna

£207

20 Jul - 21 Jul

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! (999 reviews)

"Beautiful property. It was like staying in a museum. A part of the building was under construction but I do hear any noise at all during my stay."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2025

Hotel Praza Quintana

Rúa Da Conga, 9, Santiago de Compostela

£118

2 Jul - 3 Jul

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (846 reviews)

"Great location. The property is very well located even when it is a small hotel."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

San Miguel Santiago

Plaza de San Miguel dos Agros, 9, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna

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£88

15 Jul - 16 Jul

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (337 reviews)

"Wonderful"

Reviewed on 26 Jun 2025

Hotel Plaza Obradoiro by Bossh! Hotels

Avenida de raxoi, 1, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña

£103

29 Jun - 30 Jun

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (192 reviews)

"Location"

Reviewed on 17 May 2025

Oxford Suites Santiago de Compostela

Calle San Francisco, 8, Santiago de Compostela

£67

10 Jul - 11 Jul

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and tour/ticket assistance. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (317 reviews)

"this was a great stay. we were on the camino so we enjoyed how close to the cathedral it was. the only things we wished it had was a fridge and microwave"

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2025

Hotel Pazo de Altamira

Rúa Altamira 18, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna

£79

1 Jul - 2 Jul

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this 3-star historic hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Santiago de Compostela ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (150 reviews)

Great hotel

"Lovely friendly staff - nothing was too much trouble. Nice rooms and comfortable bed. Very close to nice restaurants and the wonderful cathedral"

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre

Santiago de Compostela City Centre

4/5(6 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.

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.

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.

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.

San Lazaro

5/5(1 area review)

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.