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The 10 Best Design Hotels in Santander, Spain

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Located just 200 metres from Sardinero Beach, this boutique hotel offers elegant décor themed around different world cities. The stylish, air-conditioned rooms include free Wi-Fi, LED TV and a safe.

Rooms at Le Petit Boutique Hotel are inspired by cities such as Stockholm, Tokyo, New York and Siena. All rooms have heating and modern bathroom with toiletries.

Amazing place, excellent staff. Great location very close to the beach

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9.2
Superb
1,287 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Located in the cultural area of Santander, Los Balcones del Arte offers modern apartments with sea views 350 metres from the pier. There is free WiFi, and private parking on site is available for an additional cost.

Each stylish apartment has elegant décor in neutral tones. There is a seating area with sofa and flat-screen TV, a furnished terrace and a well-equipped kitchen with hob, microwave and fridge.

Apartment had everything we needed. Location is perfect between restaurants and shopping district.

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9.4
Superb
59 reviews
Price from
£112
per night

Rooms at Hostal Jardín Secreto offer a pillow menu, flat-screen TV with DVD player and free Wi-Fi. It is located in central Santander, 300 metres from the Fine Arts Museum.

Guests at the Jardín Secreto enjoy special rates at the Club Metropolitan Aqua-Floranes Spa, on the same street. It includes an indoor pool, fitness centre and sauna.

It,s location- great decor- owner was very helpful and she helped us get around Santander

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9.7
Exceptional
57 reviews
Price from
£60
per night

Boasting views of the Bay of Santander, Hotel Art Santander is located 500 metres from the city centre. The hotel features contemporary decor, modern furnishings and free WiFi throughout.

Each room offers a flat-screen TV and safe. Private bathrooms include a shower, hairdryer and free toiletries. Courtesy laptops are available.

We had a wonderful experience at Hotel Art. The stuff was super nice and helpful, answering to all of our requests regarding a room with a bigger window, very prompt with the parking spot, attentive at breakfast. Room was nice and cozy, location was perfect close to everyting that we wanted or needed, breakfast was super good 👌

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8.6
Fabulous
3,423 reviews
Price from
£47
per night

Plaza Pombo B&B - Hostal is a bed and breakfast located on the 3rd floor of classic building in the cultural and leisure heart of Santander.

The bright, spacious rooms feature wooden floors and have a desk, TV and wardrobe, as well as a shoe rack and armchair. All rooms have a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some rooms offer views of the square, and some have a balcony or covered gallery.

Everything, great location at an excellent value for money, in the heart of the City 🏙️🌆

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8.7
Fabulous
1,612 reviews
Price from
£44
per night

This seafront hotel is set 20 metres from Sardinero Beach. It offers elegant rooms, in many cases with views of the Cantabrian Sea, 20 metres from Sardinero Gran Casino.

Rooms at Gran Hotel Sardinero feature classic cream décor. All include a minibar with welcome water, a safe, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a private bathroom.

perfect location, see and beach nearby, bus stop to downtown 50m, caffee and restaurants cca 200m. local supermarket behind the hotel. cost free parking on the street behind the hotel. nice and spacy rooms, comfortable and wide bed.

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8.9
Fabulous
4,031 reviews
Price from
£92
per night

Apart from its remarkably good position, the Hotel Hoyuela offers elegant and beautiful design, lots of great facilities and services, and a good restaurant. The rooms are nicely decorated and well-equipped, and some offer a view over the sea.

The hotel is very close to the beach, in the center of the city. it’s clean, the room and bathroom both are vey big. the garage is private.

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8.3
Very good
2,244 reviews
Price from
£51
per night

Situated next to Santander’s famous Sardinero Beach, this modern hotel offers wonderful views of the Cantabrian Sea. Free Wi-Fi, a minibar and satellite TV are included in each stylish room.

Silken Rio Santander is located near the city’s Gran Casino. Santander Cathedral and the ferry port are 3 km away. Regular buses to the city centre stop near the hotel.

Very comfortable pillows gave us a good night's rest! The cheeseburger from room service was delicious! ;)

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8.4
Very good
4,847 reviews
Price from
£50
per night

Hotel Chiqui offers great views of the Cantabrian Sea and El Sardinero Beach. Set by the sea and just 3 km from Santander Ferry Terminal, it features an infintiy pool overlooking the surroundings. Free WiFi is provided, and a free private parking is available on-site.

The room was more than I could expect, great value for money and excellent facilities

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8.7
Fabulous
4,438 reviews
Price from
£79
per night

Vincci Puertochico is situated just metres from Puertochico Marina, with fantastic views over Santander Bay. The soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms offer free WiFi.

Rooms at the Vincci Puertochico feature bright décor, satellite TV and a stylish tiled bathroom. Some rooms offer views of the marina and the surrounding area.

Cosy hotel in walking distance from city's centre.

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8.6
Fabulous
3,090 reviews
Price from
£52
per night

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These hotels offer something a little different in the way of design and usually sit in a trendy, urban part of town. More intimate than your average hotel, they offer high standards with a homely vibe.
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  • Avg. price/night: £96.28
    8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 42 reviews
    The location is spot on! Very central to everything. Lovely attic! Bright even when it rains. That’s right, it’s not designed for tall people but for me was absolutely fine.
    Cecilia
    Solo traveller
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,395 reviews
    great location, lovely and clean, common area/bedrooms/bathrooms all well designed. liked that you got own keys to come & go. stored luggage on last day due to late flight.
    Lisa alice
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £128.95
    8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 10,403 reviews
    Very good quality price ratio. The room design is a bit old fashioned but I liked the size, it was comfortable and with a lovely view to a park and the sea, so very peaceful. Perfect location close to the sardinero beach
    alix
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £109.24
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,384 reviews
    The bed was comfortable, the room was spacious and the location was great. The shower was good and the smart TV with Netflix was appreciated as were the tea and coffee facilities. The interior design of the common areas is tasteful.
    JamesField
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £109.24
    9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 2,384 reviews
    The room in this stunning boutique hotel was clean, well equipped and very comfortable. The Reception and cleaning team are magnificent and can't do enough for you. A short walk and you are surrounded by lots of bars and restaurants. Reserve your parking in advance.
    Matt
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £146.14
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 3,519 reviews
    This boutique hotel was in the heart of all the best of bars and eating establishments. The reception area was modern and fresh, the rooms large and interiors beautifully designed with the most comfortable beds and best of linen and pillows. The staff were pleasant, helpful and couldn’t do enough for you. Will definitely return.
    Mhairi
    People with friends
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 12 reviews
    The atmosphere of the apartment is amazing, great design, view of the sea from the balcony, great location close to everything, lovely area, comfy bed, the person who showed us the apartment was really nice and super welcoming, we appreciated the cakes on arrival! Lovely touch. All in all, a super home and modern apartment.
    Aveen
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £171.93
    8.9
    Scored 8.9
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,005 reviews
    Beautiful interior design, and comfortable. Lovely bathroom.
    MJ
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,395 reviews
    Cant say enough good things about this place!.. owner was super friendly with great English .. & common areas were lovely.. great design and very comfortable to just hang out in either by yourself or to meet others if you wanted to chat .. great coffee at breakfast every morning and very central , right beside the bus station and a few minutes from ferry… place is super clean as well.
    Helen
    Solo traveller
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,286 reviews
    Small, clean and stylish boutique hotel. we stayed in Tokyo but all the rooms look lovely and some are more spacious. Lovely breakfast. Staff friendly and helpful. Free parking in the street
    Gail
    Young couple

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