Santiago de Compostela Small Luxury Hotels
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In Santiago de Compostela, Small Luxury Hotels offer an intimate alternative to grand establishments, pairing historic Galician architecture with contemporary comforts just steps from the cathedral. For a memorable stay, seek out properties that emphasize personalized service, regional gastronomy, and quiet courtyards, and ask concierges about private cathedral tours, local wine tastings, or curated day trips to the Rías Baixas to unwind after walking the Camino.
Best Small Luxury Hotels in Santiago de Compostela
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Hotel Palacio del Carmen

This former convent has been carefully restored into the luxury Hotel Palacio del Carmen, Autograph Collection, where ancient architectural features sit alongside modern facilities to create a tranquil retreat near the centre of historic Santiago de Compostela; set just off the charming Plaza del Obradoiro and only 650 metres from the world-famous Cathedral, the hotel offers free WiFi throughout, peaceful gardens and a terrace, a gym for workouts, and an indoor salted-water pool on the ground floor with a clothing room and towels provided. - Prime central location (650 m to the Cathedral) - Restored historic building with modern comforts - Indoor salted-water pool + gym - Gardens and terrace for relaxation - Free WiFi throughout
Parador de Santiago - Hostal Reis Catolicos

Set beside Santiago’s cathedral on the Plaza de Obradoiro, Parador de Santiago - Hostal Reis Catolicos occupies a beautifully preserved 15th-century building that retains original features such as vaulted ceilings, stone archways, tapestries and four cloisters; the hotel offers spacious, classically decorated rooms — many with four-poster beds — all with private bathrooms, satellite TV and free Wi‑Fi, plus several relaxing lounge areas. Dining options include the Dos Reis, serving Mediterranean fare, and the Enxebre, specialising in seafood and traditional Galician dishes, while a daily buffet breakfast is provided; the property sits in Santiago de Compostela’s picturesque old town, with the railway station about 1 km away. - Prime historic location on Plaza de Obradoiro, next to the cathedral - Elegant rooms with four-poster beds, private bath, satellite TV and free Wi‑Fi - Two on-site restaurants (Mediterranean and Galician/seafood) and daily buffet breakfast - Stunning original architecture: vaulted ceilings, stone archways, tapestries and 4 cloisters - Multiple lounges for relaxing in the heart of the old town, ~1 km from the train station
Downtown Santiago de Compostela Hotels with Balcony
Hotel Compostela

Eurostars San Lazaro

NH Collection Santiago de Compostela

This design hotel sits in a quiet area surrounded by the Obradoiro Parks, about a 13-minute walk from Obradoiro Square and the Cathedral and minutes from the university campus and Auditorio de Galicia; it offers free WiFi, an indoor heated pool and a seasonal outdoor pool, a wellness area with sauna and Turkish bath, a fitness centre and massage services, and rooms with canopy beds, soundproofing, city views, 46-inch flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee facilities and attractive wood furniture, while the hotel’s healthy Antiox buffet breakfast features antioxidant dishes. - Quiet location within walking distance of the Cathedral - Indoor heated pool plus seasonal outdoor pool - Spa facilities: sauna, Turkish bath and massages - Modern, well-equipped rooms (canopy bed, soundproofing, 46" TV) - Free WiFi and Antiox healthy buffet breakfast
Santiago de Compostela Hotels with Private Balcony
Gran Hotel Los Abetos

The luxurious 4-star Gran Hotel Los Abetos in the San Lazaro neighbourhood commands impressive views of Santiago de Compostela and offers an outdoor swimming pool (open in summer), a poolside bar with city views and a lobby bar with a piano, plus free onsite parking. Guest rooms are air-conditioned, soundproofed, feature marble bathrooms, free Wi‑Fi and large flat-screen TVs. Facilities include a tennis court, two saunas and a gym, while staff can advise on golf courses and outdoor activities; the hotel’s Bordon Restaurant serves regional dishes and houses a well-stocked wine cellar. Conveniently located just off the Camino de Santiago and close to the Galician Convention Centre, As Cancelas Shopping Centre and Galicia Culture City, the hotel is about 10 minutes from Santiago Airport. - Outdoor pool - Free onsite parking - Spa, gym & tennis court - Soundproof rooms with free Wi‑Fi - Close to airport, Camino de Santiago and local attractions
Oca Puerta del Camino Hotel

Hotel Virxe da Cerca by Pousadas de Compostela

Eurostars Gran Hotel Santiago

Eurostars Araguaney

Eurostars Araguaney is an elegant design hotel in the heart of Santiago de Compostela, located between Rosa Square and Santiago Cathedral and within a short walk of Alameda Park and the Old Quarter; it features an art gallery, garden, sun terrace, outdoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, gift shop and tour desk, while its spacious rooms—decorated with contemporary artworks—offer free WiFi, flat-screen TVs, private marble bathrooms, minibars and safes, and on-site dining includes a tapas bar, a café and the stylish Caney restaurant serving traditional Galician cuisine alongside creative dishes with Latin American and Arabic influences. - Central location near Rosa Square and the Cathedral - Spacious rooms with free WiFi and flat-screen TVs - On-site dining: tapas bar, café and Caney restaurant - Wellness facilities: outdoor pool, gym and sauna - Art gallery, garden and sun terrace
Hotel Santiago Plaza Affiliated by Meliá
