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.

The accommodation in this hotel of the Paradors group is in one hundred three twin bedded rooms, sixteen 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.

Pets are not allowed in the luxury hotels in the Spanish Paradores group.

Parador de Santiago de Compostela is a luxury hotel next to the cathedral. Probably the oldest hotel in the world.

• 12 Single bedrooms
• 103 Twin bedrooms
• 16 Double bedrooms
• 6 Suites
• Bar
• Restaurant
• Telephone
• Heating
• Air Conditioning in living rooms
• Television with Canal Plus
• Satellite television
• Minibar
• Safe
• Shop
• Lift
• Garage
• Currency exchange
• Golf (10 kms)
• Conference Facilities
• Airport: 15 kms
• Train: 3 kms
• Port: 70 kms
• Map with location
• Parador Santiago de Compostela comments