Best 5-Star Hotels in Galicia
Luxury travel isn’t defined by stars alone, but by a combination of factors that enhance the overall experience. Each property featured within our selection of the best 5-star hotels has been chosen for its exceptional service and meticulous attention to detail at every stage of the guest journey. Interiors and exteriors are finished to a high standard, combining thoughtful design with a sense of place. Facilities and amenities are of a quality that exceeds guest expectations, while each hotel’s location enhances and enriches the overall stay, whether through cultural connection, natural beauty, or urban vibrancy.
This collection reflects the very best of the 5-star category, ideal for those seeking sophistication, character, and comfort in equal measure.
Galicia, A Coruña
Hotel NH Collection A Coruña Finisterre
(5 stars)Next to the historic centre and an easy stroll to the beach, this hotel brings together classic and contemporary design. Every room at the NH Collection comes with a hydro-massage bath and a minibar, with spacious family suites available. Dinner at the hotel can be taken at La Terraza, accompanied by stunning views and live music, or at the Novo Restaurant, both offering vegetarian and child-friendly dishes. Guests staying here have access to multiple pools, a gym and sports courts and you can bring your pooch along for the stay too, with NH’s accommodating pet policy.
Galicia, Santiago de Compostela
Hotel NH Collection Santiago De Compostela
(5 stars)A sleek resort for the modern age, this NH property is set within peaceful gardens, surrounded by parkland and close to a lake. It’s a striking feature on the landscape, designed by Aranguren & Gallegos Arquitectos. The grounds include a swimming pool and a terrace. Inside, there’s another pool (with floor-to-ceiling windows looking onto the outdoor pool), a gym, sauna, Turkish bath, the Abeiro Restaurant with charming garden views and a lobby bar. Bedrooms are decorated in hues of white, chocolate and apple-green, with amenities including a pillow menu, high-quality mattresses, soundproofing and Nespresso machines.
Galicia, Santiago de Compostela
Parador de Santiago de Compostela
(5 stars)Converted from a hospital first built in the year 1499 and commissioned by King Ferdinand, this used to serve walkers who came here on pilgrimage. Hospital Real De Santiago De Compostela still caters to visitors but in the form of a luxe hotel – one of the oldest in the world. Ideally located in the Plaza do Obradoiro beside the cathedral, it immerses visitors into a bygone era. Cloisters, thick stone walls, an outdoor terrace overlooking the square and a manicured courtyard garden help evoke the ancient atmosphere. Rooms come with wifi, satellite TV, air-con and mini-bars, and there are two restaurants.
Galicia, Santiago de Compostela
Hotel Palacio Del Carmen, Autograph Collection
(5 stars)100 years as a tannery, then another 100 as a convent, this building close to the historic centre has had an illustrious past. This is seen in some of the features, such as a chapel turned meeting space with a religious mural, arched windows and thick stone walls. Now, it’s a five-star retreat, where guests can book alfresco massage therapies, read or sunbathe in the gardens and book a suite with views of the cathedral (which is 15 minutes on foot from the front door). A contemporary restaurant, bar, saltwater swimming pool and fitness centre are among the Hotel Palacio Del Carmen’s amenities.
