Parador Santiago de Compostela
The first position on the list of the oldest hotels in the world is Parador Santiago de Compostela. In 1499, the hotel was erected as a royal hospital to house pilgrims on their way to Santiago. It continues to welcome visitors today to explore a city that is both global and fascinating. Inside the Parador Museum, the world's oldest hotel, you'll find four gorgeous cloisters, elegant rooms, spectacular guest rooms, and a lavish dining room serving Galician-style seafood and meat, as well as classic apple filloas (a type of crêpe) and crème brûlée.
The Parador de Santiago, also known as the Hostal dos Reis Católicos, is a unique blend of history, art, and tradition, as well as a pilgrim's dream and symbol. It is situated near the cathedral in Obradoiro Square, creating a stunningly beautiful space amid one of the world's most visited provincial capitals. A stay at this Parador entails a trip to a genuine one-of-a-kind and exclusive destination.
The venue claims to be the world's oldest continuously operating hotel on this premise. Whether it is or not (many would argue differently), the building's dramatic beauty, both the magnificent façade and the evocative interior, which has kept its historical character, cannot be denied.
Location: Praza do Obradoiro, 1 15705 Santiago de Compostela A Coruña, Spain
Phone: +34 981582200
Website: parador.es/en
