Where to Stay in Santiago de Compostela (2025)

Visiting Santiago de Compostela for the first time and wondering where to stay? You want to make the most of your time in the city and accommodation really adds to that experience, especially since there are some truly charming and unique accommodations there.

Whether you’re a pilgrim looking for a relaxing place to recover after hiking the Camino de Santiago or you’re planning to visit the city for the first time as part of a vacation, I’ve got you covered.

I’ve now been to Santiago de Compostela three times after my Caminos. Each time I’ve stayed somewhere different, and I’ve loved each of my stays (but especially my first one that felt like staying in Hogwarts! 👀).

Keep reading to find out where to stay in Santiago de Compostela, including the best luxury, mid-range, and budget hotels and hostels in the city. This includes hotels in historic buildings, with pools, having views of the cathedral, and more.

My recommendations below are all based on my own experience and what I’ve learned from other pilgrims like me who hiked the Camino.

My Top Picks for Where to Stay in Santiago de Compostela

Before we dive into the full article, here’s a quick list of my top picks for where to stay in the city:

• Best luxury hotel: Parador de Santiago – Hostal Reis Católicos
• Best hotel with a pool: San Francisco Hotel Monumento
• Best hotel for cathedral views: Hotel Plaza Obradoiro
• Best hotel with religious history: Hospedería San Martín Pinario
• Best mid-range hotel (rooms starting in the €100s): Sete Artes by Como en Casa
• Best budget hotel (rooms starting under €100): Hostal Alda Catedral
• Best hostel with shared rooms: Albergue Santiago KM-0

20 Places to Stay in Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela is full of unique, and often historic, places to stay. But what are the best places to stay in the city?

Here’s a list of 20 places to stay in Santiago de Compostela that I recommend based on my experience visiting the city three times. I’ve stayed in several of these hotels myself and have heard of the others from friends of mine or in forums of Camino pilgrims.

All of these accommodations are located in the old town or just outside of it so you don’t have to worry about location as you evaluate your options.

You’ll find this list divided into a few categories to help you find what you’re most looking for:

• Luxury hotels
• Mid-range hotels (rooms starting in the €100s)
• Budget hotels (rooms starting under €100)
• Albergues and hostels with shared rooms

Many accommodations in Santiago de Compostela are fairly small, so you’ll find several options to choose from in each category.

1. Parador de Santiago – Hostal Reis Católicos

⭐️ 4.6 stars on Google Maps | ✅ Considered the most luxurious + historic hotel in Spain | 💶 Rooms from €249+ | ➡️ BOOK HERE

Many consider the Parador de Santiago to be the most luxurious and historic hotel in all of Spain. If you’re looking for a special place to stay in Santiago de Compostela, this should be at the top of your list.

I stayed at this Parador after my first Camino on the French Way, and it’s been one of my absolute favorite hotels of all time!

It’s a magnificent hotel with several courtyards, a Hogwarts-like feel to it, and views of the cathedral from the breakfast room. Located just on the cathedral square, its location is unmatched.

If you’re in Santiago de Compostela after hiking the Camino, you have even more reason to consider staying here as the hotel was built in the 12th century, initially serving as a pilgrim hospital.

2. San Francisco Hotel Monumento

⭐️ 4.6 stars on Google Maps | ✅ Former monastery with an indoor pool and hot tub | 💶 Rooms from €174+ | ➡️ BOOK HERE

San Francisco Hotel Monumento uniquely resides in a monastery that’s over 800 years old and still has friars living in it today! It’s truly a special place to stay with its history.

There’s an indoor swimming pool and hot tub with large windows with mountain and garden views. The hotel also has an outdoor garden terrace with a cafe open seasonally, outside walkways on the grounds, and a restaurant.

3. Hotel Plaza Obradoiro

⭐️ 4.7 stars on Google Maps | ✅ Spacious rooms with a blend of traditional and modern design | 💶 Rooms from €138+ | ➡️ BOOK HERE

Hotel Plaza Obradoiro sits in a traditional Galician-style house just off the cathedral square with views of the cathedral. The hotel beautifully preserves its traditional style while having modern amenities and design as well.

The location of this hotel so close to the cathedral square is perfect for anyone who wants to be right in the middle of all the action. At the same time, however, it’s just tucked away such that you shouldn’t hear loud noises at night.

4. Hotel Palacio del Carmen, Autograph Collection

⭐️ 4.6 stars on Google Maps | ✅ Former convent with gardens and an indoor pool | 💶 Rooms from €153+ | ➡️ BOOK HERE

This hotel was originally built as a tannery in the 18th century before it was converted into a convent in the 19th century and later renovated into the hotel we see today. Now Hotel Palacio del Carmen, a Marriott Autograph Collection hotel, is one of the best places to stay in the city.

The hotel’s location close to the cathedral but just far enough out of the busy streets provides a peaceful setting to enjoy a relaxing stay. Lush green gardens with views of the cathedral surround the building, and there’s an indoor pool as well.

6. Sete Artes by Como en Casa

⭐️ 4.2 stars on Google Maps | ✅ Feels like a budget version of the Parador | 💶 Rooms from €107+ | ➡️ BOOK HERE

This boutique hotel offers large rooms that feel historic yet clean and comfortable. I stayed here during my second visit to Santiago de Compostela after finishing the Camino Portugués Central route. This hotel’s design and overall vibe reminded me a lot of the Parador but at a fraction of the price.

I found the bed to be extremely comfortable and loved the old wooden shutters on the windows that you could close to block out almost all light.

I loved the location of this hotel, right next to the Parador and a very short walk from the cathedral. From my room, I could even hear a bagpiper playing to welcome people entering the cathedral square. At night though it was quiet, and I slept well.

7. Hostal Nómade Santiago

⭐️ 4.6 stars on Google Maps | ✅ Wine and tapas bar on the first floor | 💶 Rooms from €121+ | ➡️ BOOK HERE

Hostal Nómade is one of the hotels I’ve seen pilgrims recommend the most. Rooms have a traditional yet modern feel, but the building has been recently renovated.

The hotel sits on Rúa do Franco, one of the most popular streets for tapas restaurants. Because of its location, some guests say it can be a little noisy if you have a room facing the street, but otherwise the hotel is highly rated.

Guests say the wine and tapas bar on the first floor is really good. They also say the rooms are clean and comfortable.

8. Hotel Entrecercas

⭐️ 4.6 stars on Google Maps | ✅ Beautifully restored stone building | 💶 Rooms from €113+ | ➡️ BOOK HERE

Hotel Entrecercas has traditionally decorated rooms with stone walls and wooden beams. Guests say the hotel is charming and the rooms are clean and comfortable.

This hotel has a cafe and bar. Many booking options include breakfast that people say is quite good.

9. Hotel Carrís Casa de la Troya

⭐️ 4.5 stars on Google Maps | ✅ Boutique hotel right by the cathedral | 💶 Rooms from €113+ | ➡️ BOOK HERE

This boutique hotel offers modern rooms in a renovated historic building. Located close to the cathedral, some rooms in the hotel even have cathedral views.

Guests say the staff are extremely helpful and that the rooms are comfortable.

10. Hotel Rua Villar

⭐️ 4.7 stars on Google Maps | ✅ Restored 18th century house | 💶 Rooms from €125+ | ➡️ BOOK HERE

Hotel Rua Villar sits in an 18th century manor house that was refurbished in 2004. The hotel is located right by the cathedral on Rúa do Vilar, one of the most prominent streets in Santiago de Compostela’s old town.

Guests say the rooms are cozy and comfortable and that hotel staff are very friendly and helpful.

12. Hostal Alda Catedral

⭐️ 4.3 stars on Google Maps | ✅ Simple rooms in a great location | 💶 Rooms from €67+ | ➡️ BOOK HERE

Hostal Alda Catedral has simple, clean modern rooms right in the heart of the old town. Some rooms have balconies with views of the cathedral if you lean out a little bit.

I spent several nights here after walking the Camino Portugués Coastal route and found it the perfect place to recover. The bed was pretty cozy, the shower was amazing, and I appreciated my balcony.

The walls were a little thing, but that was only an issue when one of my neighbors was a bit loud one night.

14. Hotel Costa Vella

⭐️ 4.7 stars on Google Maps | ✅ Tranquil garden | 💶 Rooms from €81+ | ➡️ BOOK HERE

Staff at Hotel Costa Vella are known to go above and beyond for their guests, doing what they can to ensure a nice stay. The hotel has a lovely garden as well as other lounge areas overlooking the garden.

In researching this article, this hotel came up time and time again. It’s definitely a popular option and one of the highest rated hotels on this list.

15. Hostal Suso

⭐️ 4.7 stars on Google Maps | ✅ Exceptional staff | 💶 Rooms from €86+ | ➡️ BOOK HERE

Hostal Suso has newly renovated rooms in a historic building next to the tourism office. Guests praise the hotel’s comfortable beds and hot showers. They say food in the cafe and bar is great and that the staff provide exceptional service.

16. Libredón Rooms

⭐️ 4.5 stars on Google Maps | ✅ French balconies in most rooms | 💶 Rooms from €72+ | ➡️ BOOK HERE

Located on the beautiful Plaza de Fonseca right by the cathedral, this boutique hotel has comfortable renovated rooms in a restored building. Most rooms have french balconies. From the attic room, you can see the cathedral towers.

If you’re sensitive to noise, keep in mind that some guests say they felt that noise from people talking on the busy street below was a bit loud at night.

17. Albergue Santiago KM-0

⭐️ 4.2 stars on Google Maps | ✅ Outdoor terrace | 💶 Dorm beds from €27+ | ➡️ BOOK HERE

This hostel has a modern style with bunks carved into little alcoves with each having its own light, power outlet, and shelf. There’s an outdoor terrace and communal lounge areas inside too. Rooms are smaller with 4-14 people in each.

Note that while this albergue is generally highly reviewed, some people say the bathrooms and kitchen are a bit crammed.

18. The Last Stamp (El Último Sello)

⭐️ 4.0 stars on Google Maps | ✅ Clean, modern rooms | 💶 Dorm beds from €26+ | ➡️ BOOK HERE

The Last Stamp has modern hostel rooms with beds that each have their own light, power outlet, and locker. There is a kitchen and a communal lounge area.

l the hostels on this list, this is the one I most often hear recommended.

19. Albergue Azabache

⭐️ 4.1 stars on Google Maps | ✅ Balcony with cathedral view | 💶 Dorm beds from €32+ | ➡️ BOOK HERE

This hostel is located within a 17th century home that’s been restored. The bunk beds at this hostel are a little more basic with a typical bunk bed design.

There’s a lounge area and a balcony with a view of the cathedral.

20. mundoalbergue

⭐️ 4.0 stars on Google Maps | ✅ Outdoor terrace | 💶 Dorm beds from €17+ | ➡️ BOOK HERE

This is a simpler hostel but one of the most affordable options you can find in the city. People say it’s clean and cozy. There’s a terrace and a nice kitchen area too.

One of my friends from my last Camino has been to Santiago de Compostela dozens of times now and says he always stays here.

What to Keep in Mind for Booking Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela

Booking in Advance – While there are numerous accommodation options in Santiago de Compostela, many aren’t very big and can fill up. If you can, I’d aim to book around one week in advance. This is especially true from May through September when the highest numbers of pilgrims finish the Camino de Santiago.

Elevators – Many accommodations in the city are in historic buildings. While they’ve been renovated, those renovations have not included the installation of elevators in many buildings. If you feel like you need an elevator, definitely check to see if the hotel has one before you assume.

Air Conditioning – With Galicia’s mild climate, many buildings don’t have air conditioning either. You likely won’t need it anyways, but if you’re visiting in the middle of summer or during a heatwave, you may want to double check to ensure you book a place that has it.

Noise Levels – The main roads (Rúa do Franco, Rúa do Vilar, and Rúa Nova) in the old town can get a little noisy at night. It’s not a loud club music kind of noise–just people talking. If you’re sensitive to noise, try to book somewhere that’s on a side street and take a closer look at reviews before you book.

Reception Hours – Some hotels, especially smaller ones, don’t have receptions that are open 24/7. If you’ll be arriving later in the day, double check that the hotel reception will be open to let you in or that you can do a self check-in.

Conclusion: Book Your Accommodation in Santiago de Compostela

Now that you’ve reviewed where to stay in Santiago de Compostela, consider booking your accommodation if you’re ready. Since many hotels in the city have less than 20 rooms, it’s better to book earlier if you have your heart set on a specific place.

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