Vista Alegre Travel Guide
Santiago de Compostela
Popular places to visit
University of Santiago de Compostela
Explore the campus of University of Santiago de Compostela during your travels in Santiago de Compostela. While in this culturally rich area, find time to visit its stunning cathedral.
Convento de San Francisco de Santiago
Learn about the local history of Santiago de Compostela when you take a trip to Convento de San Francisco de Santiago. Visit the shops and stunning cathedral in this culturally rich area.
Santiago de Compostela Cathedral
An important site of pilgrimage, this historic cathedral is considered to be one of Spain’s most extraordinary examples of Romanesque architecture.
Obradoiro Square
See some of the city’s most impressive architectural achievements in this handsome public square.
Mercado de Abastos de Santiago
Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and smells of Santiago de Compostela at this exciting market.
San Martino Pinario Monastery
Look inside this lovely Baroque monastery, which is home to a collection of valuable paintings, sacred objects and gold works.
Things to do
Visit to the Cathedral of Santiago with Roofs and Tower
Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Costa da Morte, Ézaro, Muros & Carnota
Finisterre Express : the route to the end of the world
Day Trip from Porto to Santiago de Compostela and Valença
From Santiago: Finisterre, Muxía & Costa da Morte Tour
Santiago de Compostela: Finisterre, Muxía & Costa da Morte
Top hotels in Vista Alegre
NH Collection Santiago de Compostela
"Everything g was great"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Pensión Residencia Tambre
"Endroit chaleur et impeccable. Vraiment un bel endroit où rester. Les propriétaires sont présents et à l'écoute de nos besoins. Je recommande grandement !!!"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
B&B Hotel Santiago Milladoiro
"Muy lindo lugar , muy practico cerca de todo precio calidad"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Parador de Santiago de Compostela
"Amazing parador next to the cathedral. Very luxurious and amazing to stay in a historic building right in the centre. The breakfast buffet is sensational with the highlight being the huge variety of fruit!"
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Hotel Praza Quintana
"Great location, beautiful room. Only problem is noise from hallway doors - very loud! But overall, very nice hotel."
Reviewed on 22 May 2026
Lemonade Stays Santiago de Compostela
"very nice to stay… friendly stuff"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Vista Alegre
Barrio de San Pedro
Though Barrio de San Pedro may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Mercado de Abastos de Santiago and Plaza de la Quintana.
Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre
Santiago de Compostela Historic Centre is known for its stunning cathedral, and you can see some sights area like Plaza de la Quintana and Santiago de Compostela Cathedral Museum.
Santiago de Compostela City Centre
Santiago de Compostela City Centre is known for its stunning cathedral, and with sights like Galicia Plaza and Franco Street, you won't get bored spending a day wandering around this part of Santiago de Compostela.
El Ensanche Zona Nuova
Unique features of El Ensanche Zona Nuova include the historical sites and coffee shops. Make a stop by Galicia Plaza or Plaza Roja while you're exploring the area.
San Lazaro
San Lazaro is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Congress and Exposition Center of Galicia and San Lazaro Stadium.
