The city of Santiago de Compostela is the capital of Galicia and the place where the Apostle St. James is buried. The city’s Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of its distinguished old monuments around the Cathedral and the tomb of St. James.
Made of granite, the spectacular Baroque facade of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela features massive bell towers and statues of St. James. The Obradoiro facade of the Cathedral is one of the most exceptional examples of the Spanish Baroque period.
Surrounded by magnificent buildings, the monumental square of Plaza do Obradoiro is one of the most historic squares in the world and the heart of Santiago. You can stay in one of the hotels, guesthouses or apartments Booking.com has near this majestic square.
The final destination of the medieval pilgrimage route El Camino de Santiago, this city is the best place to enjoy fresh fish and traditional Galician bread. Galicia is the seafood capital of Spain and the right place to savor Salpicón de Mar (seafood salad) and Pulpo á Feira (octopus cooked with salt).
The Christian pilgrimage route of the Way of St. James passes by Santiago de Compostela Airport, just 9 miles away from Galicia’s capital.
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What Guests Said About Santiago de Compostela:
Nancy
United States of America
10
Exceptional
reviews
Check out the cathedral for tours.
Check out the cathedral for tours. Also, see if there are any walking tours available.
Taberna do Bispo is a great place to eat.
The market is a lot of fun. You can pick out food and then take it to a restaurant in the market area to be cooked.
The tourist office is very helpful.
If you are a pilgrim, check out Pilgrim House.
eastviewlulu
United States of America
10
Exceptional
reviews
This is a lovely city, but there's not much to do...
This is a lovely city, but there's not much to do besides eat, shop and walk. I happened upon the band, Tuna de Derecho de Santiago performing late one night across from the cathedral. They are fantastic! The best part of my entire trip to Spain, I felt as though I had experienced a little of authentic Galician culture. Seek them out! The Museum of Galician culture is nearby, and well worth the trip. But beware, it closes early, at the time of this writing, 2 pm. I could have stayed in there for hours. The museum is set in a very old convent but is modernized, with beautifully designed displays. And the biggest surprise of all, just off the garden are a set of double doors...the museum adjoins the ancient church, completely accessible to the public. It is lovely! And the tapas bars in this (northern) part of Spain are unbeatable...the best in the world!
Margaret
Spain
10
Exceptional
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Santiago de Compostela is quite compact.
Santiago de Compostela is quite compact. The buildings are stunning.
We stayed for 3 nights which for us was one night too many. Especially if you are not into museums but there just to admire the buildings & history of the city.
Robert
Australia
10
Exceptional
reviews
Charming old town where one can wander along narrow streets...
Charming old town where one can wander along narrow streets filled with good restaurants, bars and shops. Great market open most days and there is a never ending stream of pilgrims entering the main square having completed the Camino Trail.
Anonymous
Australia
8.0
Very Good
reviews
The atmosphere of the old city.
The atmosphere of the old city. There was a certain vibe about the town due to the pilgrims finishing their walk. Just like all towns in Spain there are the bars and restaurants serving good tapas and food. It's lovely just to roam the streets or sit at a bar with a glass of sangria and observe the action
“Bed is like a cloud. Place is super clean. Hotel looks brand new. Good choice of food in the restaurant. Facilities (pool & tennis court) are great. Complementary shuttle bus to the city center is a great idea.”
“Great location in Santiago, steps away from the Cathedral. Excellent value for a great hotel...this was our 3rd stay in a year. The lady, Manoli, working the reception and also cleaning, was fantastic, extremely friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend staying here while in Santiago!”
“The bedding was the most comfortable in my entire 2 week trip in Europe. We were at at least 6 different hotels and this by far was the best. Staff so attentive to make sure everything was perfect. Travelled with my older mom and she thought it was heavenly as well.
USA”
“This hotel is an excellent place for pilgrims finishing the Camino or visitors. Great location right outside the old city and close to the bus station. One of the best places that we stayed on during our 900 km worth of hiking.
The 24 hour buffet downstairs was convenient and had a lot of great options.
This is an old building that has modern amenities. Great mix of comfort, cleanliness, and preserving history.”
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