Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre

Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, interior views and religious aspects
Plaza de la Quintana featuring heritage architecture, a castle and a square or plaza
Alameda Park which includes a garden
Obradoiro Square which includes heritage architecture and a square or plaza as well as a large group of people
Alameda Park which includes flowers, a garden and wild flowers

Popular places to visit

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral which includes religious elements, a church or cathedral and interior views

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 which includes a statue or sculpture and outdoor art

Obradoiro Square

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

Obradoiro Square
San Martino Pinario Monastery showing 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 featuring 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 showing markets, food and street scenes

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 featuring heritage architecture, a castle and a square or plaza

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

Things to do

From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia & Costa da Morte Excursion

From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia & Costa da Morte Excursion

S$74
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxia & Costa da Morte Excursion
Santiago Cathedral + entrance Portico de la Gloria

Santiago Cathedral Guided Tour with Portico de la Gloria

S$55
per adult
Santiago Cathedral Guided Tour with Portico de la Gloria
Tour Cathedral of Santiago with roofs & Portico de la Gloria

Tour Cathedral of Santiago with roofs & Portico de la Gloria

S$73
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour Cathedral of Santiago with roofs & Portico de la Gloria
Costa da Morte

Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Muxía & Costa da Morte

S$73
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Muxía & Costa da Morte
Santiago de Compostela: Pilgrim For a Day

Santiago de Compostela: Pilgrim For a Day

S$60
per adult
Santiago de Compostela: Pilgrim For a Day
Complete Santiago Tour with tickets- Full experience in 4H

Santiago de Compostela: 4hours tour with everything included

S$67
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Santiago de Compostela: 4hours tour with everything included
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Top hotels in Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre

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 S$414 per night from 29 Aug to 30 Aug
S$414
29 Aug - 30 Aug
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)
"Beautiful building but undergoing renovation on the outside. Difficult to figure out how to get to hotel parking as it is a restricted street and the bollards may be up preventing you from entering. The hotel said they would automatically go down when you approach. We ended up parking at a garage ..."

Reviewed on 8 Aug, 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 S$207 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
S$207
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (864 reviews)
Great location
"Rooms were beautiful, great shower, so close to the cathedral"

Reviewed on 16 Aug, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$317 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
S$317
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (212 reviews)
"Excellent stay!"

Reviewed on 9 Aug, 2025

Hotel Plaza Obradoiro by Bossh! Hotels
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! (332 reviews)
"Great place!"

Reviewed on 22 Jul, 2025

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San Miguel Santiago

San Miguel Santiago

3 out of 5
Plaza de San Miguel dos Agros, 9, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is S$204 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
S$204
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santiago de Compostela. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (350 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 9 Aug, 2025

San Miguel Santiago
Hotel Rua Villar

Hotel Rua Villar

3 out of 5
Rúa do Villar, 8-10, Santiago de Compostela, La Coruna
The price is S$192 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
S$192
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (316 reviews)
"Wonderful kind people in a beautiful setting. Immaculately maintained. Would highly recommend! Only advice is if possible don’t go for the downstairs room (unless there is no choice) - it’s small and more suited to one guest rather than two."

Reviewed on 18 Aug, 2025

Hotel Rua Villar
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Other neighbourhoods around Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre

Santiago de Compostela Cathedral which includes a church or cathedral, interior views and religious aspects

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.

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

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.

San Lazaro

Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre