In northwestern Spain is the old city of A Coruña, one of the most visited cities in Galicia and an essential historic port in the Rías Altas region. Discover this magnificent port city with plenty to do during the day and night, beautiful beaches close to the city center, and the oldest lighthouse in the world with stunning sunset views of the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy the good living of the people of A Coruña, with its long history, rich heritage, and excellent gastronomy in the so-called Crystal city. It is a beautiful place to enjoy the culture of Galicia, surrounded by museums, monuments, plazas, and promenades to enjoy the city’s identity with the locals. Stay in A Coruña and enjoy the unique offer of Crystal city in one of the most vibrant ports in northwestern Spain.
Our recommendations on which areas to stay in
- Enjoy a luxury stay in the heart of A Coruña center and close to the city’s major attractions by staying close to Avenida Marina. Here you will enjoy the best activities and gastronomy at a short distance from your stay, also easy access to the marinas and the beaches of the city.
- Are you looking for family accommodation in A Coruña? We recommend the family-friendly areas near Rua Ramón del Cueto, where you will be close to great spots to discover all the amenities at a short distance to have the most comfortable and fun stay.
- Discover the beautiful beaches of A Coruña and enjoy nearby attractions by staying close to Rúa Orzán. Here you can easily access the main beach areas of the city, enjoy excellent views, and enjoy a varied cultural and gastronomic offers at a walkable distance.
- Stay in A Coruña on a budget. This city has excellent options of accommodations anywhere in town for the low-budget traveler, so you can enjoy everything A Coruña offers without hurting your wallet.
These are our recommendations on accommodations in A Coruña, Spain, in 5 categories:
- Luxury accommodations near the Avenida Marina:
- Family stays close to fun attractions:
- Beachside accommodation:
- Room with a view:
- Budget-friendly stays:
The Crystal City. – What to know before visiting.
A Coruña is a port city bathed in the Atlantic Ocean waters in the autonomous community of Galicia, in the north of Spain. Here you can discover beautiful sights and monuments in a historical setting ready to be enjoyed. With its origins in the Celts, the Bay of A Coruña has been a historical spot for many other civilizations that used the area as a guide for sailors and fishermen.
The Old Town holds many unique sights of A Coruña, with remnants of many peoples that inhabited the area. In the Roman era, this region acquired particular importance due to the construction of one of the essential city icons to this day, the Tower of Hercules, a Roman lighthouse from the I century and the oldest still functioning to this day; it is also considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a look at the past by visiting the city’s many monuments, such as Saint Anton Castle, a defensive castle from the XVI century, or the Gates and Walls of San Miguel, part of the defensive walls that used to protect the city from invasions.
Among the many constructions of the city, there is plenty of religious building worth discovering, like the Igrexa de Santiago, an XII-century Gothic church with Romanesque influence and the oldest temple of the city, or the Convento de Santa Bárbara, a convent from the XV century with a beautiful cloister and a small plaza worth visiting.
Discover the modern side of A Coruña and why it is called the Crystal city by walking around Avenida Marina, where you can see modernist architecture from the XIX century on its beautiful wooden and glass balconies surrounded by parks, theaters, marinas, and extensive and elegant avenue. Here you can experience one of the many sides of the culture of A Coruña, such as Teatro Rosalía de Castro and the grand public square of Praza de María Pita, where you can see unique historical buildings.
A Coruña is also a privileged place with a fantastic location, beautiful beaches, and leisure areas. Visit the Praia de Riazor and enjoy one of the longest beaches in the heart of A Coruña and enjoy the stunning sunset views of the city in the observation deck of Pérgola de las Lagunas. Or, visit the small beaches of Lapas Beach and San Amaro Beach, where you can enjoy great natural spots while still being close to the city’s heart.
Stay in A Coruña and enjoy the incomparable culture, nature, and history of this beautiful port city in northwestern Spain.
Luxury accommodations in the center of A Coruña.
Discover the modern center of A Coruña, close to theaters, plazas, the best shopping, and marinas to experience the city’s best location. We recommend staying close to Avenida Marina, one of the best spots to explore the culture of A Coruña and enjoy excellent proximity to unique activities.
You will be close to the city’s heart, the Praza de María Pita, a historical place from the XIX century with the best examples of modern Galician constructions, where you can enjoy restaurants, cafes, bars, and hotels 180 m from your stay. Also, in this area, you can discover the stunning town hall building of the Concello da A Coruña, from the Eclectic style from the early XX century, and a few steps away, the Igrexa de San Xurxo in Praza Marqués de San Martín with a Baroque style from the XVII century, both of this monuments at 300 m from your accommodation.
Enjoy a walk through the Avenida Marina and come upon the Parque da Mariña, a few steps from your stay, from where you can enjoy the views of the modernist buildings of the Galerias and also the marinas of the city, such as Marina A Coruña in Paseo Maritimo Alcalde Francisco Vázquez, 1 km from your stay, or the Real Club Náutico de La A Coruña in Rúa Celedonio de Uribe, at 200 m from your lodging, where you can enjoy water sports, boat rentals, and jet skiing among many other activities.
During your stay, you will be at a walkable distance from two of the city’s major theaters, where you can enjoy great theater shows and live music. Visit Teatro Rosalía de Castro in Rúa Riego de Agua, one of the most important cultural venues of the city from the XIX century, 110 m from your stay, or enjoy the offer of the XX century Teatro Colón in Avenida Marina, 270 m from your accommodation.
Visit the iconic market of Saint Augustine in Praza San Agustín, and discover the best local products of A Coruña in a modernist building of the middle of the XX century, 350 m from your stay. And try the great restaurants close to your accommodation, such as NaDo in Ruela da Estacada, where you can enjoy an upscale seafood menu with the best local ingredients in a modern setting, 200 m from your stay. Or, enjoy traditional Spanish dishes with a modern twist in Peculiar in Rúa Galera, 260 m from your stay.
Enjoy a luxury stay in the heart of A Coruña center and close to the city’s major attractions by staying close to Avenida Marina.
Enjoying a great stay with your family.
A Coruña is an excellent place to enjoy with your family and be close to great attractions at a short distance from your stay by staying in the family-friendly areas near Rua Ramón del Cueto. Here you will be close to unique city spots and discover activities for everyone’s liking in an area with all the amenities you need.
- Enjoy the closeness to parks in this area. Visit the Parque de Marte and relax surrounded by trees and the walkable paths, just a few meters from your accommodation, or Plaza de Los Abuelos in Calle Vereda Polvorin, where you can enjoy a beautiful pond and areas to sit, 300 m from your stay.
- Discover the beautiful beaches of A Coruña close to your accommodation, such as Playa del Orzán, a long, wide sand beach to enjoy a beautiful day relaxing and sunbathing 900 m from your accommodation. Or, enjoy the smaller beaches of Lapas Beach, 1.5 km from your stay, and San Amaro Beach, 1km from your lodging, where you can find restaurants and beautiful views.
- Visit the main attractions of A Coruña from your location, such as the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Tower of Hercules, 1.6 km from your stay, or the Aquarium Finisterrae in Paseo Marítimo Alcalde Francisco Vázquez, where you can discover different species of sharks, fish, seals, and rays with interactive exhibits of sealife, 1.4 km from your accommodation. Also, visit with your family the fortress of Castelo de Santo Antón and the Gates and Walls of San Miguel, where you can enjoy a trip to the past and have fun in this historical castle, 1.7 km from your stay.
- You will find grocery shopping options close to your stay, such as Autoservicios Familia in Rua Ramón del Cueto, just a few steps from your stay, and Gadis Supermarket in Rúa Parque, 250 m from your accommodation.
- Find pharmacies and health centers a short distance from your stay, such as Sara López Pharmacy in Rua Ramón del Cueto. Also, you will be close to the public medical center of Centro de Saúde Monte Alto ~ A Torre in Praza Luis Rodríguez Lago, 500 m from your accommodation.
- Enjoy the excellent offer of restaurants in this area, such as the Spanish restaurant O Rueiro in Rúa Miguel Servet, where you can taste traditional dishes and tapas, 270 m from your stay, or visit the highly rated seafood restaurant La Uva Dorada at the end of Rua Ramón del Cueto.
Have a great time with your family by staying in areas near Rua Ramón del Cueto, where you will be close to great spots to discover all the amenities to have the most comfortable and fun stay.
Discover beautiful beaches close to everything.
Have a great time near the beaches of A Coruña, and discover the best areas to enjoy the sea. We recommend the areas close to Rúa Orzán to be close to the beach and many other great attractions of this port city.
You will be between the long and wide beaches of Praia de las Amorosas, Playa del Orzán, and Playa de Riazor. Here you can enjoy the most popular beaches of A Coruña, surrounded by observation decks, promenades, restaurants, and cafes. Enjoy the view from Pérgola de las Lagunas in Rúa Matadero and discover one of the most impressive observation decks of the city, 750 m from your accommodation.
Enjoy the closeness to the best spots in the center of the city and discover the most exciting sights at a short distance from your stay, like the Egyptian-inspired obelisk and clock of Obelisco in Rúa Nova and the park Jardines de Méndez Nuñez in Rúa Cantón Grande, where you can enjoy of walkable areas and plazas, 550 m from your accommodation. Enjoy in this area the best theaters of the city, the Teatro Rosalía de Castro in Rúa Riego de Agua and the Teatro Colón in Avenida Marina, 400 m from your stay. Don’t forget to visit the fine arts museum of Museo de Belas Artes da Coruña in Rúa Zalaeta and see several art collections of Spanish art from the XIX century to the present, 250 m from your stay.
Find grocery shops near your stay, such as Gadis Supermarket in Rúa do Socorro and Froiz Supermarket in Rúa San Andrés, both 120 m from your lodging. And enjoy delicious restaurants and bars in this area, such as Mahara at the end of Rúa Orzán, and taste delightful vegan and non-vegan tapas and dishes accompanied by beer or wine 85 m from your stay, or enjoy great seafood in Millo Orzan in Rúa Cordelería, 150 m from your stay. Finally, have a delicious upscale cocktail at Astoria Club in Rúa Olmos, 230 m from your lodging.
Budget-friendly stays in A Coruña.
A Coruña is an excellent place to enjoy affordable accommodation and enjoy this fantastic city’s beaches, views, and culture. It will be easy to find great deals for accommodation anywhere in town, and even close to the major attractions. Find accommodation near a place that suits your interests and discover what Coruña offers.
