Introduction
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

Santiago de Compostela travel guide

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With a population of 95.092, Santiago de Compostela is a must-see destination in Galicia, Spain. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 11 days in order to fully appreciate everything Santiago de Compostela has to offer.

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Where to Eat in Santiago de Compostela

If you’re looking for affordable options, El Rincón de Yobeida- Santiago de compostela (Rúa das Galeras, 30, B Izquierda) and Pumar (Rúa das Galeras, 28) are great picks.

When to visit Santiago de Compostela

Santiago de Compostela in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 344
1 night at 3-star hotel
Santiago de Compostela in January
Estimated hotel price
AED 344
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Santiago de Compostela in July, when the average temperature is 19 °C, and the highest can go up to 24 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as 4 °C, with an average temperature of 7 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 281 mm. In contrast, July is usually the driest month of the year in Santiago de Compostela, with an average rainfall of 39 mm.

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How to Get to Santiago de Compostela

Plane

When flying to Santiago de Compostela, you’ll arrive at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Santiago de Compostela from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 23h 10m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Santiago de Compostela, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid takes 3h 02m and costs around AED 125 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oviedo, expect to pay about AED 132 for a 6h 50m trip. The train station in Santiago de Compostela is called Santiago de Compostela, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Santiago de Compostela, including ALSA, BlaBlaBus and rede expressos. From A Coruña, the bus ride to Santiago de Compostela takes 129 km and will cost you around AED 59. From Porto, the ticket costs about AED 110 for a journey of 336 km. The most popular bus station is Santiago de Compostela Bus Station, located 1.2 km from the city centre of Santiago de Compostela. Santiago de Compostela Rúa da Senra is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Plane

When flying to Santiago de Compostela, you’ll arrive at Santiago de Compostela Airport (SCQ), which is located 11 km from the city centre. The shortest flight to Santiago de Compostela from the United Arab Emirates departs from Dubai and takes around 23h 10m.

Train

Renfe is the most popular train carrier serving Santiago de Compostela, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Santiago de Compostela to Madrid takes 3h 02m and costs around AED 125 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Oviedo, expect to pay about AED 132 for a 6h 50m trip. The train station in Santiago de Compostela is called Santiago de Compostela, and is located 1.1 km from the city centre.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Santiago de Compostela, including ALSA, BlaBlaBus and rede expressos. From A Coruña, the bus ride to Santiago de Compostela takes 129 km and will cost you around AED 59. From Porto, the ticket costs about AED 110 for a journey of 336 km. The most popular bus station is Santiago de Compostela Bus Station, located 1.2 km from the city centre of Santiago de Compostela. Santiago de Compostela Rúa da Senra is also a commonly used station, and is 0.4 km from the city centre.

Airports near Santiago de Compostela

SCQSantiago de Compostela
LCGA Coruña
VGOVigo

Airlines serving Santiago de Compostela

Lufthansa
Good (7,184 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,365 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,055 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,965 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,645 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,867 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,794 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,470 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,592 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,402 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,295 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,218 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (900 reviews)
ITA Airways
Good (994 reviews)
Ryanair
Good (5,139 reviews)
Aer Lingus
Good (1,129 reviews)
Avianca
Good (2,352 reviews)
JAL
Excellent (1,502 reviews)
LATAM Airlines
Good (1,790 reviews)
easyJet
Good (1,814 reviews)
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Where to stay in Santiago de Compostela

From 5-star hotels such as the Parador de Santiago - Hostal Reis Catolicos to great affordable options like the Hostal Anosa Casa, Santiago de Compostela offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around AED 396 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to AED 648 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include San Clemente by Pousadas de Compostela and Hotel A Tafona do Peregrino. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Santiago de Compostela, with prices from AED 77 to AED 4,384 per night. Downtown is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Santiago de Compostela are about 9% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.

Where to stay in popular areas of Santiago de Compostela

Most booked hotels in Santiago de Compostela

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Parador de Santiago - Hostal Reis Catolicos
5 stars
Excellent (9.1, Excellent reviews)
AED 1,074+
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NH Collection Santiago de Compostela
5 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
AED 540+
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Hotel Faranda Los Tilos, Ascend Hotel Collection
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
AED 282+
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Hotel Spa Congreso
4 stars
Good (7.4, Good reviews)
AED 248+
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Hiring a car in Santiago de Compostela

Expect to pay AED 6.17 per litre in Santiago de Compostela (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 74.03 and AED 98.71. The most frequently booked car type in Santiago de Compostela is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay AED 6.17 per litre in Santiago de Compostela (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between AED 74.03 and AED 98.71. The most frequently booked car type in Santiago de Compostela is Full-size (Seat Alhambra or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Seat Ibiza or similar) is, on average, 84% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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