Ideas To Stay In Santiago De Compostela

It is one of the most visited cities in Spain for many reasons: for being a World Heritage city, for its incredible beauty and for being the point of arrival of the famous Camino de Santiago. Therefore, staying in Santiago de Compostela will depend, to a large extent, on the reason for the visit.

Santiago, a welcoming city

The city receives thousands of pilgrims and tourists every year. To all, in addition to providing a unique life experience, Santiago offers interesting museums, monuments and the largest number of parks and gardens in all of Galicia.

In addition, during the Apostle festivities (July 25), the city adorns itself and gives us an incredible fireworks display from the Plaza del Obradoiro. All this without forgetting the Galician gastronomic offer in general, and Compostela in particular, which leaves no one dissatisfied, making this another point more in favor of visiting the Galician capital.

Staying in Santiago , for all tastes and pockets

If we have already convinced you to visit this incredible and magical city, now you only have to look for the option of where to stay in Santiago de Compostela. And there are many alternatives to stay here. Next, we show you the 5 best options.

Pilgrim hostels

Throughout the Camino de Santiago, the pilgrim comes across dozens of shelters. Also Santiago de Compostela has a multitude of them and this is the option most used by walkers.

It is a very cheap option, for about € 13 or € 15 you can spend one night. The problem is that in high season there are many hostels that restrict the stay to a single night. The rooms are usually shared, as well as the bathroom, so it will be a great opportunity to meet people from different places and cultures.

If you want to enjoy this option, but you are not pilgrims, there are also numerous tourist and youth hostels in the city.

Hotels

The Compostela hotel offer is very extensive, adapting to all tastes and pockets. From about € 50 you will find very good options where you can spend the night in the city, reaching practically what you want to pay in the most luxurious hotels.

In Santiago, the “monument hotels” also stand out, which are located in buildings of cultural interest. Or the gastronomic hotels, where traditional Galician cuisine plays a leading role in the stay.

National Hostels

The Paradores Nacionales are large and luxurious hotels located in emblematic buildings or in privileged locations in some cities in Spain and Portugal. Not only do they offer a privileged enclave and great amenities, but also the gastronomic offer, which promotes the cuisine of each region in which they are located.

To stay in Santiago in a parador you have to look for the Hostal dos Reis Católicos. It is not difficult, it is in the Plaza del Obradoiro. Staying there is a unique, exclusive and magical experience. During your stay you will experience the union of history, art and tradition. In addition, leaving the hotel and meeting the majestic cathedral will be unforgettable.

Spas

Santiago has two large spas just a few minutes from the city center, both with mineral-medicinal and therapeutic waters. A good option if in addition to sightseeing you want to rest and enjoy outdoor sports. It will also be great for those who suffer from problems such as stress or respiratory or skin diseases.

You can enjoy these places whatever your age, in groups, as a family, as a couple or alone. In addition, the spas have specialist doctors, so you will not only be able to relax, but you will also gain health.

Rural offer

Just a few minutes by car from Santiago there is a wide range  of high quality rural hotels. In this way you will be able to know in first person what the famous Galician hospitality is.

This type of accommodation is ideal for families, groups and couples willing to enjoy the Galician countryside. In this way you can live a unique experience staying in pazos, castles, farmhouses or rural villages.

The prices of this type of accommodation range between € 20 and € 100 per night, so in addition to being a different proposal, it is quite cheap.