Santiago de Compostela Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Santiago de Compostela Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended hotels
Santiago de Compostela is a small city that you can see almost entirely on foot, but Lavacolla airport is 15 km from the historic centre: bus line 6A connects the terminal to Praza de Galicia in about 35 minutes, otherwise you need a taxi. Those arriving for the Camino or who want the historic centre right on their doorstep sleep a stone's throw from the cathedral, in the maze of alleys of the old town; those seeking more space and quiet move a few minutes away on foot, into apartments with their own kitchen or modern hotels with a garden, towards Praza de Vigo and the university.
Historic old town, around the cathedral
City centre · about 15 km from the terminal, 35 minutes on bus line 6A or 20 minutes by taxi
Best for: for those who want to be a step from the cathedral, in the heart of the UNESCO-listed old town
Pros
- A minute's walk from the Praza do Obradoiro and the cathedral
- Medieval alleys with bars and shops open until late
Cons
- No parking in the streets of the historic centre
- Few rooms available: it's worth booking well in advance
Recommended hotels in this area
- Hotel Plaza Obradoiro by Bossh! Hotels: A minute's walk from the Praza do Obradoiro, a 14-room boutique hotel renovated in 2022, with buffet breakfast.
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A few steps from the historic centre
Neighbourhood · about 15 km from the terminal, 35 minutes on bus line 6A or 20 minutes by taxi
Best for: for those who want an apartment with their own kitchen a few minutes from the cathedral, convenient for multi-night stays
Pros
- Apartments with their own kitchen, useful for longer stays
- A few minutes' walk from the historic centre, a quieter area at night
Cons
- It's not in the casco antiguo: a short walk is needed to reach the cathedral
- No in-house dining service
Recommended hotels in this area
- Aldara Suites: Apartments with kitchen and views of the hills around the city, a few minutes' walk from the historic centre.
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Santa Marta, green residential area
Neighbourhood · about 15 km from the terminal, 35 minutes on bus line 6A to the centre and then a short stretch on a city bus
Best for: for those who prefer a modern hotel with garden and pool, a walk or a few minutes by bus from the centre
Pros
- Multi-level gardens and a seasonal outdoor pool, rare in the historic centre
- A few minutes' walk from the Praza de Vigo and the university
Cons
- About twenty minutes on foot from the cathedral
- Residential neighbourhood, little evening life compared to the centre
Recommended hotels in this area
- Exe Peregrino: Gardens on three levels and a seasonal outdoor pool, five minutes' walk from the Praza de Vigo and the university.
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