Parador de Santiago de Compostela "Hostal dos Reis Catolicos"

Spain - Galicia - Santiago de Compostela

Five star deluxe hotel next to the famous Santiago do Compostela cathedral. Probably the oldest hotel in the world

A mixture of history, art and tradition is felt here at the Parador “Hostal Dos Reis Catolicos”. Located in the Plaza do Obradoiro, it forms a magnificent golden corner with the cathedral imparting beauty on one of the most visited regional capitals of the world.

The hostal which originated as a Royal Hospital in 1499 to give shelter to the numerous pilgrims making their way to Santiago, still today invites the traveller to enjoy this universal and fascinating city.
Considered to be the oldest hotel in the world it is also one of the most luxurious and beautiful. It has four cloisters of immense beauty, elegant living rooms, spectacular bedrooms and a luxurious dining room.

The Hostal dos Reis Catolicos offers its guests a varied menu comprising of many fishes and meats cooked the Galician way, and sweets like the apple and caramel cream ”filloas” (kind of pancakes).

A stroll through Santiago is of great interest. Visit the Cathedral, the ”Plaza do Obradoiro” where the Parador is located, the Gemirez and Rajoy Palaces, the Church of Santa Maria del Sar, the Monastery of San Marin Pinario, the Museum of Tapestries, the Church of Santa Maria Salome, and the Museo do Pobo Galego.

The Ascension celebrations extend for ten days of May in which many folklore groups participate. On July 25th there is the solemn Mass and the National Offering to the Apostle Santiago (Saint James).

The cliffs of the Costa do Morte (Death Coast) are impressing, as well as the splendid views that you will encounter at Finisterre (Land‘s end).

Discover the Northern and Southern Coastline of Galicia. The activities we propose here include horse riding, parapente, rafting, sailing, canoeing, kayaking, tennis, swimming and fishing.

This Parador has one hundred five twin bedded rooms, fourteen double bedded rooms, twelve single rooms, and six suites.
In the rooms you will find a telephone, satellite television, TV canal plus, and a mini bar.

Also for the comfort of your stay there is heating, air conditioned living rooms, a restaurant and bar, conference facilities and facilities for the disabled if required.

Animals are not allowed.

Directions

The Parador is located in the old Santiago, in the Plaza do Obradoiro, where some of the most outstanding monuments of the city can also be found: the cathedral, the town hall and the Colegio de San Xerome. From A Coruna we reach Santiago along the main N-550 road, passing through Ordenes, or along the A-9 motorway towards Pontevedra (65 km). Both roads take us to Noia, 34 km from Santiago, Padron, 22 km and Pontevedra, 59 km.