Is Hotel Praza Quintana a good base for exploring Santiago de Compostela?

Hotel Praza Quintana is an excellent base for exploring Santiago de Compostela. The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is just a 1-minute walk away, and the Cathedral Museum and Mosteiro de San Martiño Pinario are each a 2-minute walk. Parque da Alameda is a 6-minute walk, and Parque de San Domingos de Bonaval is 7 minutes away. For a longer stroll, Parque de Vista Alegre (Finca Simeón) is 10 minutes and Colexiata de Santa María a Real do Sar is 13 minutes on foot. The old town is compact and pedestrian-friendly, so you can easily reach the main sights without transport. For day trips like Finisterre and Costa da Morte, tours depart from the city, and the Intermodal station is about a 15-minute walk for trains and buses.

Hotel Praza Quintana Santiago de Compostela

Name: Hotel Praza Quintana
Address: Rúa da Conga, 9, A Coruña, Santiago de Compostela, 西班牙

Guest reviews

4.5Excellent(697)

Excellent491
Good136
Average35
Poor9
Terrible26

What guests say about…

Property
Breakfast
Sleep
Room
Bar

Guests like

Location: Guests praise the hotel's location, just steps from the Cathedral and close to public parking.
Staff: Several reviews mention friendly and helpful staff, including arranging taxi pickups for departure.
Cleanliness: Reviews note the rooms and bathrooms are very clean, with modern facilities and good showers.

Guests mention

Check-in Timing: Guests mention check-in is strictly at 3 PM with no early check-in, so plan arrival accordingly.
Breakfast: Breakfast is a paid selection of breads, cakes, fruits, and cold cuts; it's limited but adequate.

Summary for your reference

Reviews from

Barbara Bauer

4/5

Google· a month ago

This is a lovely hotel in a very convenient location, just steps to the Cathedral. Our room was perfect with a clean modern bathroom. We enjoyed the decor reflecting elements of the Camino de Santiago. We had a very unfortunate experience with the desk staff ordering a taxi for us. The “taxi” turned out to be an unmarked black van with no meter. When we arrived at the train station, the driver demanded 16 euro stating that traffic was heavy coming to pick us up. We told him we had paid a taxi 10 euro two days prior for the same route. He said his company had a relationship with the hotel which was hardly reassuring. We called the hotel and emailed them later, but they refuse to respond to our concerns.

Mayra Perez

5/5

Google· 6 months ago

Great hotel, steps from the Cathedral. Room was amazing, bathroom spacious. Very, very clean. Staff was friendly and very helpful. Arranged for a pickup taxi for our departure. You will not regret staying here. Forgot to mention that the shower, water pressure & water temperature was fantastic!!! It was 3 days of glorious showers after long days of being a tourist.

Response from the property

(Translated by Google) We sincerely appreciate your 5-star rating and kind words. It has been a pleasure to welcome you to our hotel in Santiago de Compostela. (Original) Le agradecemos sinceramente sus 5 estrellas y sus amables palabras. Ha sido un placer recibirle en nuestro hotel en Santiago de Compostela.

Trip.com Member

4/5

Trip.com· 10 months ago

Great location right beside the Cathedral. Room was clean and decent for a night's stay.

chrispy75-12

4/5

Tripadvisor· 11 months ago

arrived in a rain storm and whilst reception lovely there is no way to check in early at all, so by 230 pm there was large groups of people hanging around the small lobby and breakfast area waiting to check in. probably one if the few places that i've ever stayed that had no flexibility with check in. (not even a minute before 3!) Also there is now a tourist city tax €2.20 pp per night, which is required to be paid in check in. |Breakfast is €10 a selection of breads, cakes, fresh fruits, yoghurt, cheese,ham ...... whilst limited in range it certainly does the job! the rooms have all the pluses - individual air cons, kettle , cool box as it doesn't get as cold as a fridge (slightly annoying as it doesn't get cold enough) and most importantly walk in shower!!! |the beds are extremely comfortable, of a good size - i love love love the exposed brick walls, adds so much character to the room!! |the bathroom is spacious - limited amenities - soap and paper cup, but exceptionally clean and new and fresh looking, although some mold in the corner of the shower base also the door is very difficult to close, not a problem as i'm staying by myself, but a bit of WD40 may do the trick. |But the best part about this beautiful brick hotel is the position - literally around the corner from the cathedral and square! Restaurants and shops are plentiful and the maze of streets are wonderful to wander aimlessly through.

Finn

1/5

Google· Edited 8 months ago

I arrived in Santiago de Compostela as a pilgrim, planning to treat myself to two days at a hotel. When I checked in and was about to go to my room, the woman at reception mentioned that if I didn’t like the room, I could change it the next day (after 3:00 PM). At first, the room smelled very clean — almost too clean — but I didn’t think much of it. In the middle of the night, however, I woke up with a headache. When I went to the bathroom, it smelled strongly of mold and was extremely damp. I started looking more closely around the room — and to my shock, I found black mold everywhere: on the ceiling, in the shower, above the sliding door, and even on the power cable of the hairdryer. The shower floor and corners were full of mold as well. That’s when I understood what the receptionist had meant the day before. Is it really acceptable that paying hotel guests are checked into a room full of toxic mold? This is a serious health hazard. I would also describe the photos of the rooms on their website as misleading. When I booked through Booking.com, I was given a completely different impression of the accommodation. The next morning, I packed my things and went to the reception to check out. The woman at the desk was kind and understanding, but she had no authority to resolve the issue, so she called what seemed to be the manager. The manager, however, refused to properly address the condition of my room. When I showed her the photos I had taken, she tried to justify the mold problem by saying that the room was located in the basement and that it had been raining — as if that made it acceptable. She showed no real understanding of my situation. Her only suggestion was that I could move to another room. But by then, my two planned days of relaxation were already ruined. I would have had to check out, wait several hours, and check in again later — which of course I didn’t want to do. There was no offer of compensation whatsoever (other than changing rooms), which I clearly declined. All I wanted was two uninterrupted days without problems. If I worked in the hospitality industry, I would have immediately offered a full refund without hesitation. Offering a room infested with black mold is not only unacceptable but also terrible publicity for the hotel. On top of that, the manager behaved arrogantly and rudely toward guests. Having walked the entire Camino Francés, this hotel was by far my worst accommodation experience. This happened late 2025.

Humberto Collado

5/5

Google· 5 months ago

What a nice place to stay! Boutique hotel, super location, very friendly staff, modern facilities. Breakfast could be better.

Response from the property

(Translated by Google) Thank you so much for your excellent review. We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again very soon. (Original) Muchas gracias por su excelente valoración. Nos alegra saber que ha disfrutado de su estancia y esperamos verle de nuevo muy pronto.

James Ellis

5/5

Google· 6 months ago

Rooms seem new. The staff are friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a nice location to the cathedral.

Response from the property

(Translated by Google) We're delighted to hear that your experience was so positive. We'd be happy to welcome you back. (Original) Nos encanta saber que su experiencia ha sido tan positiva. Estaremos encantados de recibirle nuevamente.

MRichardson2014

5/5

Tripadvisor· a year ago

Very welcoming staff at this boutique hotel. Small but efficient hotel room with a good bathroom. Ready well located right by the cathedral and only 300 meters from secure and spacious public parking. Recommend.

Frequently asked questions about Hotel Praza Quintana

Where can I eat near Hotel Praza Quintana?

For a true taste of Galicia, head to the Mercado de Abastos, a seven-minute walk from the hotel, where you'll find fresh produce and small restaurants serving it on the spot. The hotel itself is a convenient spot for a simple start to your day. For a guided experience, consider the Santiago foodie tour with drinks, tapas and live music, which showcases local flavors. You are also steps from the Cathedral, where the surrounding squares are filled with inviting places to sit and enjoy a meal or a drink.

What is the area around Hotel Praza Quintana like?

You are right in the heart of Santiago's old town, steps from the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, just a 1-minute walk away. The Cathedral Museum and Mosteiro de San Martiño Pinario are each 2 minutes on foot, so history is all around you. Parque da Alameda, the city's main park with views of the cathedral, is a 6-minute walk, and Parque de San Domingos de Bonaval is 7 minutes away. The Mercado de Abastos, a lively food market with small restaurants, is also nearby. The area is pedestrian-friendly and compact, perfect for exploring on foot.

How do I get to Hotel Praza Quintana from the airport or main train station?

From Santiago Airport (SCQ), take the 6A city bus to Praza de Galicia or the Intermodal Station, then walk about 10 minutes to the hotel. A taxi from the airport takes 15-20 minutes. From the main train station (Estación Intermodal), it is a 10-15 minute walk to the hotel. The hotel is in the pedestrian old town, so you will walk the last stretch. The nearest parking is Parking San Clemente, 300 meters away.

What's there to do near Hotel Praza Quintana in the evening?

In the evening, the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela is a 1-minute walk away, and its illuminated facade is a classic sight. The Cathedral Museum, 2 minutes away, and the Mosteiro de San Martiño Pinario, also 2 minutes, are close landmarks for a stroll. Parque da Alameda, a 6-minute walk, offers a peaceful setting with views of the cathedral. For a lively option, the city's foodie tour with drinks, tapas and live music is a popular activity. The hotel's own bar is a convenient spot to start or end your evening.

Hotel Praza Quintana

You might want to ask

Good to know

Amenities

Room types

Amenities

Guest reviews

Guests like

Guests mention

Guest reviews (8)

Create your own trip to Santiago de Compostela

More hotels near Hotel Praza Quintana

Sights near Hotel Praza Quintana

Things to do in Santiago de Compostela

Frequently asked questions about Hotel Praza Quintana

Guests like

Guests mention

Sights near Hotel Praza Quintana

Things to do in Santiago de Compostela

More hotels near Hotel Praza Quintana

About

You might want to ask

Good to know

Amenities

Room types

Guest reviews

Guests like

Guests mention

Create your own trip to Santiago de Compostela

More hotels near Hotel Praza Quintana

Sights near Hotel Praza Quintana

Things to do in Santiago de Compostela

Frequently asked questions about Hotel Praza Quintana

Guests like

Guests mention

Sights near Hotel Praza Quintana

Things to do in Santiago de Compostela

More hotels near Hotel Praza Quintana