Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
Santiago de Compostela
Visit Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
Obradoiro Square
See some of the city’s most impressive architectural achievements in this handsome public square.
Mercado de Abastos de Santiago
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of Santiago de Compostela at this exciting market.
San Martino Pinario Monastery
Look inside this lovely Baroque monastery, which is home to a collection of valuable paintings, sacred objects and gold works.
Santiago de Compostela Tourism Office
Santiago de Compostela Tourism Office is just one of the places to see in Santiago de Compostela, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the stunning cathedral and shops in this culturally rich area.
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.
Things to do
From Santiago: Rías Baixas Tour +mussel cruise and cellar
From Santiago: Excursion to Ribeira Sacra and Ourense
Desde Santiago: Finisterre, Muxía, Ézaro y Costa da Morte
Desde Santiago: Tour Rías Baixas con barco y bodega opcional
Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença
Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Muxía & Costa da Morte
Top hotels in Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
Parador de Santiago de Compostela
"As lo was great."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Hotel Praza Quintana
"Lovely hotel and well-located. A bit of a delay checking in, as rooms had not been cleaned in time. Helpful staff apologetic about the delay."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
San Francisco Hotel Monumento
Hotel Plaza Obradoiro by Bossh! Hotels
"A little gem right in the courtysrd of the beautiful cathedral! Super clean with very comfortable beds and linens and fabulous it cold air conditioning! Shower and bathroom were immaculately clean with great water pressure. Staff were super friendly and the breakfast was modestly priced and pretty ..."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Hotel Montenegro
"This hotel is very close to the centre of the old city and the Cathedral. No shortage of places to eat nearby and the staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Our room was a reasonable size with a comfortable bed and a good shower. A great hotel for the price."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel Carrís Casa de la Troya
"Access to the room from the reception area was a bit challenging."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
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Where to stay in Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
Santiago de Compostela City Centre
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.
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 Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Museum.
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.
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.
