Hotel Santiago Apostol is a mid-sized hotel of around ninety rooms on Cuesta de San Marcos, on the hill that rises east of the old town. It has two restaurants, a bar, a cafe and a terrace, and free parking on site, which makes it a handy choice for road-trippers and for visitors to the congress centre. The cathedral is within reach, and the hotel suits travellers who value space, parking and a quiet night over a lane-side balcony.
Location and getting around
Cuesta de San Marcos climbs towards the Monte do Gozo side of the city, with views and a calmer atmosphere than the centre. The Congress and Exposition Centre of Galicia is about an eleven-minute walk away and the Pedagogical Museum of Galicia about thirteen. The San Lazaro stadium is about eighteen minutes on foot, and the Area Central shopping centre and As Cancelas are a few minutes by car.
The railway station is about a thirteen-minute drive and the airport about nineteen. The old town and cathedral are reached by a short taxi ride, or a longer walk downhill.
Facilities
With around ninety rooms, the hotel has the space for two on-site restaurants, a bar, a cafe and a terrace, plus laundry service, air conditioning, an elevator, luggage storage and a 24-hour front desk with express check-in. Free WiFi and free self parking are welcome extras in a city where parking can be difficult.
A buffet breakfast is available for an extra charge. On-site car rental helps if you plan to explore the coast and the Rias Baixas. Pets are allowed with restrictions, so ask about the policy and any fees before you travel with an animal.
Who it suits
Drivers, families who want parking and a restaurant under the same roof, groups attending events at the congress centre, and pilgrims who prefer a calm night after a long day on the trail. Travellers who want to wander out of the door into the old-town squares at midnight may prefer a central hotel, but the taxi ride is short, and the hill setting is peaceful. Santiago has a wet climate, so a restaurant and bar on site are a comfort on rainy evenings, and the terrace comes into its own on clear summer days.
Making the most of a stay
Take the morning for the cathedral, the Praza do Obradoiro and the markets, lunch on seafood and Galician pies in the old town, and return to the hotel to rest before an evening walk through the Alameda park. For day trips, the coast at Muros and Noia, the shrine town of Padron and the Costa da Morte are all reachable by car. Check the room category and the breakfast arrangements when you book, and plan arrivals around the feast of Saint James in late July and the busy pilgrim months, when demand is high and rooms go early.
Why stay here
- ✓Free WiFi
- ✓Free self parking
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Bar and cafe
- ✓Terrace
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Elevator
Good questions
Does the hotel have free parking?+
Free self parking is available on site, which is a real advantage in Santiago. Confirm the details when you book.
How do I get to the cathedral?+
It is a short taxi ride, or a longer walk downhill. The railway station is about a thirteen-minute drive.
Can I bring a pet?+
Pets are allowed with restrictions, so ask the hotel about the policy and any fees before you travel.
