Santiago de Compostela City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Santiago de Compostela City 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 Cathedral Museum
Delve deep into the art, history and evolution of one of Spain’s most important pilgrimage sites and finest religious landmarks.
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.
Activities
Old Town of Santiago de Compostela Walking Tour
Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Muxía & Costa da Morte
Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Costa da Morte, Ézaro, Muros & Carnota
Guided Tour Santiago Cathedral, Museum and Old City
Santiago Cathedral Guided Tour with Portico de la Gloria
From Santiago de Compostela: Rias Baixas Tour
Our pick of the best Santiago de Compostela City Centre Hotel Deals
Parador de Santiago de Compostela
Super cute rooms, bathrooms are sparkling new and updated while the room evoked the castle and romantic eras... service is top notch, staff friendly and helpful. Literally steps from the cathedral and the cutest old town shops. Highly recommend
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Compostela Hotel
Great location.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Eurostars Araguaney
Hotel was 4 stars. Great location and good breakfast. The parking was also very convenient on property underground.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hotel Rua Villar
Everything was excellent, beautiful property!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hotel Praza Quintana
Very helpful staff
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
San Miguel Santiago
Room was extremely clean, cozzy, the hotel staff was amazing, the location is excellent, walking distance from the Cathedral. Amazing experience!
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Santiago de Compostela City Centre
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.
Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre is known for its stunning cathedral, and you can see some sights area like Plaza de la Quintana and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Museum.
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.
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
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.
