Santiago Compostela

Parador of Santiago de Compostela

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In the Praza do Obradoiro, Parador Santiago de Compostela continues the tradition begun in 1499 of offering shelter to pilgrims making their way to Santiago de Compostela. Originally a hostel and a hospital, the property is now what many consider the oldest hotel in the world. Enjoy the serene inner courtyard, four beautiful cloisters, and gracious living rooms that conjure the elegance of Spain’s golden age. Guest rooms feature Spanish antiques of carved wood, graceful stone arches, four-poster beds, and brocade upholstery. A luxurious dining room offers delicious Galician fare, including classic apple filloas and crème brûlée.

Plaza Do Obradoiro 1., 15705 Santiago Compostela, Spain
Parador of Santiago de Compostela

About Parador of Santiago de Compostela

Insider tip

One of the oldest hotels in Europe, this was once the final destination of the Camino de Santiago. –Tom Smith Denver, Colorado

In the hotel’s own words

Combining history, art and tradition, the goal of pilgrims and the emblem of St. James, the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, in the Plaza do Obradoiro, forms together with the cathedral one of the world’s most remarkable, and most visited, urban settings.The Hostal, which first saw life as a Royal Hospital in 1499 to house the many pilgrims arriving in Santiago, today still invites the traveler to enjoy this universal and fascinating city.Considered the oldest hotel in the world, it is also one of the most luxurious and beautiful. It has four extremely beautiful cloisters, elegant public rooms, spectacular bedrooms and a luxurious dining room offering Galician style fish and meats and the classic apple filloa pies and crème brulee.

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The Parador is in the old part of the city of Santiago, on Plaza do Obradoiro, which also houses some of the most famous monuments of the city:the Cathedral, the City Hall and the Colegio de San Xerome.From A Coruña we reach Santiago by the N-550, via Ordes, or following the A-9, towards Pontevedra. (65 km.).Both roads lead to Noia, 34 km. from Santiago, Padrón, 22 km. and Pontevedra, 59 km.

The Parador has 105 twin bedded rooms, 15 double bedded rooms, 12 single rooms, and 6 suites. Guestrooms feature telephone, satellite television, TV canal plus, mini bar, heating, air-conditioned living rooms, and more.

In the Hostal there are two different dining areas: the restaurant Dos Reis, select and sedate, and the restaurant Enxebre, with a more informal ambience, offering traditional Galician cooking.Seafood and fish recently caught in the Atlantic, local meat and cheeses are some of the first quality products on offer, without neglecting our wines and liquors.

The Parador also features a bar, Bureau de Change, wireless internet, a parking garage, and a conference suite.

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Virtuoso is an invitation-only network of luxury travel agencies. VIP rates generally meet or beat the hotel's website rates and include this hotel's own Virtuoso amenities below.

  • Room upgrade on arrival, based on availability
  • Daily breakfast for two per bedroom
  • Complimentary parking during stay
  • Welcome bottle of wine from the Paradores special selection "Harmony & Balance", in-room on arrival
  • Complimentary tapas tasting for two in Enxebre Restaurant
  • Private guided tour in the Parador and at the historical centre of the city of Santiago
  • Early check-in and late check-out, based on availability

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Rooms and suites

5 room types, as described by the hotel.
Rooms
1Twin Standard Double
2Double Standard Room
3Double Superior Room
4Junior Suite
5Double Room with Salon

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