# Parador de Santiago, Hostal dos Reis Católicos

Hotel en Santiago de Compostela · Santiago de Compostela

Fuente: https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/santiago-de-compostela/where-to-stay/santiago-parador · Revisado: 2026-11-13

- Qué tiene: Praza do Obradoiro · 1499 building with four cloisters · Paid garage · Electric car charger

The former pilgrims' hospital of the Catholic Monarchs, on Praza do Obradoiro, beside the cathedral. Paid garage and cloisters open to guests.

The north side of Praza do Obradoiro is closed off by the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, the former royal hospital that is now the Parador, with the cathedral on one side and the Raxoi palace opposite. It is a five-star hotel. You step out of the door and you are in the square, a few metres from the cathedral façade, and inside the building is arranged around four courtyards, with a garden, and a chapel.
The hospital of the Catholic Monarchs
The Catholic Monarchs decided to found it in 1492 to care for the sick and for pilgrims, and the building was raised to a design by Enrique Egas, the royal architect; Turismo de Galicia dates it to 1499 and Santiago Turismo to 1501. The Plateresque doorway was carved by the French masters Martín de Blas and Guillén de Colás: on the frieze are the twelve apostles and, above the arch, the medallions of Isabella and Ferdinand, with the window of the Royal Chamber above. Between the four courtyards stands the Gothic chapel, Latin-cross plan, declared a National Monument in 1912. The building was remodelled in 1989.
The courtyards and chapel used to be open to visit for non-guests, but Santiago Turismo now lists the visit as cancelled because of restoration works.
Canopies, library and shops under one roof
The superior rooms have period furniture and some have a canopy bed. All have television, telephone, minibar, hairdryer, safe, heating, air conditioning and wifi. There is a restaurant and café-bar, library, lounge, shops, a terrace with garden, lift and laundry. Turismo de Galicia notes staff who speak English, French and German, and describes the building as accessible but not adapted: if you need a prepared room, ask beforehand.
By car to the Obradoiro
It is one of the few hotels in the old town with its own garage: €20 a night according to Paradores, subject to availability on arrival and without prior booking, with an electric car charger. Traffic on the Obradoiro is restricted, so follow the Parador's directions when you book to arrive by car.
The cathedral, as you step out
From the door you have the cathedral and Portico of Glory, the climb to the roofs and the cathedral museum with the Gelmírez palace. All of that, with lunch and the Alameda at sunset, fits into the plan Sunday in Santiago. For dinner out, A Tafona and the Café de Altamira are about ten minutes' walk away.

## Practical details

- Address: Praza do Obradoiro, 1, 15705 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña
- Phone: +34 981 582 200
- Email: santiago@parador.es
- Rating: 5 stars
- Languages: Spanish, English, French, German
- Facilities: Wi-Fi, Garage, EV charging, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast, Heating, Air conditioning, Lift, Garden, Laundry
- Details checked on 13 November 2026.

## Policies

- Also: Garage at €20 a night, subject to availability on arrival; cannot be booked

## Cómo llegar y contacto

- Web: https://paradores.es/es/parador-de-santiago-de-compostela
- Coordenadas: 42.8812, -8.5455

## Cerca de aquí

- [Cathedral roofs and Carraca tower](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/santiago-de-compostela/things-to-do/cathedral-roofs-and-carraca-tower), a 61 m
- [Cathedral Museum and Gelmírez palace](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/santiago-de-compostela/things-to-do/cathedral-museum), a 95 m
- [Guided visit to the cathedral and its museum with Optimus Tours](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/santiago-de-compostela/things-to-do/guided-cathedral-and-museum-visit), a 99 m
- [Santiago Cathedral and the Portico of Glory](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/santiago-de-compostela/things-to-do/cathedral-and-portico-of-glory), a 99 m
- [Santiago Experience Food Tour, by Day or by Night](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/santiago-de-compostela/things-to-do/galician-food-tour), a 99 m
- [San Martín Pinario Guesthouse](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/santiago-de-compostela/where-to-stay/san-martin-pinario-guesthouse), a 112 m
- [Night Tour of Secrets and Legends Through the Old Town](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/santiago-de-compostela/things-to-do/night-legends-tour), a 171 m
- [Hotel Costa Vella](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/santiago-de-compostela/where-to-stay/costa-vella-hotel), a 257 m

## Consejos

### Ask about the garage on arrival
It cannot be booked; if it is full, they will point you to a public car park.

### Step out into the square at night
The lit-up cathedral façade is a few steps from the door.

## Preguntas frecuentes

### Does the Parador de Santiago have a garage?
Yes, paid, €20 a night, subject to availability on arrival.

### Can you visit the cloisters of the Hostal dos Reis Católicos without staying?
There used to be a visit to the courtyards and chapel, but it is now cancelled because of restoration works.

### What category is the Parador de Santiago?
Five stars, according to Turismo de Galicia.

### Is it next to the cathedral?
Yes, on the same Praza do Obradoiro.

Destino: [Santiago de Compostela](https://www.geocalia.com/en/spain/galicia/santiago-de-compostela.md)