Parador de Santiago - Hostal Reis Catolicos
Santiago de Compostela · Galicia · 5 Stars

Parador de Santiago - Hostal Reis Catolicos

Five-star hotel on Praza do Obradoiro, with four historic cloisters, two restaurants and classic rooms beside Santiago Cathedral.

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9.1 Score
2.514 Reviews
5★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Nearby Obradoiro Square · 50 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Parador de Santiago - Hostal Reis Catolicos

Parador de Santiago - Hostal Reis Catolicos is a 5-star hotel on Praza do Obradoiro in Santiago de Compostela, housed in a former pilgrims’ hostel with four cloisters, stone arches and vaulted ceilings. Tapestries and classic decor preserve the building’s historic character, and its various lounges offer space to relax between visits.

The rooms have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar; some also include a coffee machine, and the Junior Suite has a seating area. The hotel has two restaurants: Dos Reis serves Mediterranean dishes, while Enxebre specialises in seafood and traditional Galician recipes. A buffet breakfast is served in the morning, with continental, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and takeaway options. Paid private parking is also available, subject to availability and without advance reservation. Santiago Cathedral is 120 m away and the train station is 1.2 km away.

Parador de Santiago - Hostal Reis Catolicos
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Five-star hotel on Praza do Obradoiro, with four historic cloisters, two restaurants and classic rooms beside Santiago Cathedral.

Room types

The rooms have classic decor and a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. The Standard Double Room offers 21 m²; there is also a 20 m² version for three adults, with a sofa bed, and another designed for two adults and one child. The Superior Double Room has 23 m² and a coffee machine.

The Junior Suite has 32 m² and a seating area with a flat-screen TV, as well as a coffee machine and wardrobe. Rooms have a bath and shower, toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers. Bed configurations vary: some rooms offer two single beds, while others have one double bed. Capacity also varies by room, with options for couples and one room that accommodates up to three people. Overall, the rooms combine practical features for relaxation with the building’s classic style.

Standard Double Room — Parador de Santiago - Hostal Reis Catolicos
Standard Double Room
21 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bath
  • Minibar

At 21 m², this room combines classic decor with a bathroom featuring a bath and shower. Its main configuration has two single beds, along with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a minibar. It accommodates two people and has the understated style that characterises the historic building.

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Standard Double Room (3 Adults) — Parador de Santiago - Hostal Reis Catolicos
Standard Double Room (3 Adults)
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds and 1 Sofa bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Slippers
  • Desk

This 20 m² room has a sofa bed alongside two single beds, a layout that accommodates up to three people. It has a private bathroom with a bath and shower, air conditioning and a minibar. The sofa bed sets it apart from the double rooms intended for two guests.

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Standard Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child) — Parador de Santiago - Hostal Reis Catolicos
Standard Double Room (2 Adults + 1 Child)
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Wooden or parquet floor

At 20 m², this room has two single beds and is designed for two adults and one child. It has a private bathroom with a bath and shower, as well as air conditioning, satellite TV and a minibar. Its family-friendly layout accommodates one child without adding a sofa bed.

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Superior Double Room — Parador de Santiago - Hostal Reis Catolicos
Superior Double Room
23 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Coffee machine
  • Minibar

This 23 m² room has two single beds as its main configuration and can also be set up with one double bed. It adds a coffee machine to the usual amenities, along with a minibar, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a bath and shower. It accommodates two people.

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Junior Suite — Parador de Santiago - Hostal Reis Catolicos
Junior Suite
32 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Coffee machine
  • Seating area

The Junior Suite has 32 m² and a seating area with a flat-screen TV, separating the sleeping space from the area for relaxing. It includes a coffee machine, a minibar and a private bathroom with a bath and shower. Its main configuration offers two single beds for two people.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’re drawn to staying in a historic building with vaulted ceilings, stone arches, tapestries and four cloisters.
  • you want to explore the old town on foot: the hotel is on Praza do Obradoiro and Santiago Cathedral is 120 m away.
  • you’d like two restaurants at the hotel, serving Mediterranean dishes, seafood and traditional Galician recipes.
  • you’re travelling with two adults and one child: there’s a 20 m² room designed for this family group.
  • you value having free Wi-Fi throughout the property.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need free parking: private parking costs €24 per day.
  • you want to reserve a parking space in advance: parking cannot be booked ahead of time.
  • you prefer contemporary decor: the rooms have a classic style and the building retains historic features.
  • you’re looking for accommodation without restaurants or large communal areas: this hotel has two restaurants, four cloisters and several lounges.

Hotel facilities & services

The hotel has services for spending time both indoors and outdoors. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, along with private parking, a terrace, a garden and bicycle hire. The reception is open 24 hours a day and offers concierge services, luggage storage and tourist information. Currency exchange and room service are also available.

Dining options include two restaurants, a bar, a children’s menu and breakfast in your room; the rooms also have a minibar. Practical services include laundry, dry cleaning and ironing. The property also has meeting or banquet facilities, a business centre and a safety deposit box. A lift and facilities for guests with reduced mobility complete the services, along with airport transfers and family and non-smoking rooms.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 2 restaurants
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle

General facilities

  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Bicycle hire
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour reception
  • Dry cleaning
  • Laundry
  • Business centre
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests

Parking

  • Electric vehicle charging station

Food & drink

  • Children's menu
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Parador de Santiago - Hostal Reis Catolicos is on Praza do Obradoiro, in the old town of Santiago de Compostela. The square itself is 50 m away, as is Rajoy Palace, while Fonseca Palace and Casa do Cabildo are 150 m away. Santiago Cathedral is 120 m away. This historic area is home to squares, monumental buildings and places associated with visits to the city.

The Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago is 200 m away, and the Museum of Santiago de Compostela Cathedral is 100 m away. Plaza de Platerías and Plaza de la Quintana are 150 m away. For travel connections, the train station and Santiago de Compostela bus station are 1.2 km away. Santiago de Compostela Airport is 10 km away; A Coruña and Vigo airports are 47 km and 70 km away, respectively.

You can take a stroll to Santiago Food Market, 400 m away, and continue to Alameda Park, 500 m away. Belvís Park is 750 m away and Monte do Gozo is 4.4 km away. The squares in the city centre and the cathedral can be explored on foot from Praza do Obradoiro; the museums offer an insight into the city’s history and pilgrimage traditions. In July, celebrations in honour of the Apostle add festivities to the local calendar.

Obradoiro Square — Large monumental square in front of the cathedral’s main façade. 50 m
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral — Pilgrimage church with an impressive Baroque façade on the square. 120 m
Museum of Pilgrimages and Santiago — Exhibition on the history of pilgrimages and the city. 200 m
Santiago Food Market — Traditional market with stalls selling fresh produce and Galician specialities. 400 m
Alameda Park — Urban gardens with paths and views of the old town. 500 m
Santiago de Compostela Station — Railway station with connections to other destinations in Galicia and Spain. 1,2 km

What guests say about Parador de Santiago - Hostal Reis Catolicos

9.1
Wonderful · 2.514 reviews
Staff
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.9
Cleanliness
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Value for money
8.4
Free Wi-Fi
9.0

Guests particularly appreciate the staff, cleanliness and comfort. The facilities and Wi-Fi connection also receive favourable comments, while value for money gets a more moderate rating. The hotel’s proximity to the main sights in the old town is one of the most appreciated features.

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