NH Obradoiro
Avenida burgo das nacions, +34.98.1558070 (http://www.nh-hotels.com/...).
Meiga Backpackers
Clean backpackers hostel 5 minutes walk from the bus station. Mixed and female only dorms as well as private rooms. There´s a kitchen, common room and a garden. The owners have another pension in a different location in town.
Just outside of Santiago is a small town called "Monte do Gozo". Some Pilgrims stop there before entering the city. It's a huge center and has almost 2000 beds. There is a frequent bus line that will take you to walking distance of the town center.People with a bigger budget can stay in the luxury "Hotel Dos Reis Católicos", the former medieval pilgrim hostel, situated on the same square, O Obradoiro, as the cathedral. It is owned by the Paradores group, a large hotel-chain which operates hotels exclusively in historic buildings.
There is a 3 stars hotel near the cathedral, called Hesperia Gelmirez with very good rates.
For the budget traveler you can try Hostal R Mexico located at Republica Argentina 33. It's just a few blocks away from the train station.Another budget option is Hostal Pazo de Agra on Rúa CaldererÃa 37. It is an easy two-minute walk from the cathedral.