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beaches, scenery and beach walks are just a few reasons you’ll love The real heart of Santander.
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El Sardinero Beach is highly rated by travellers for beaches, beach walks and scenery.
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Put scenery, beaches and food on your to-do list during your next visit to Santander City Centre!
Put scenery, beaches and food on your to-do list during your next visit to Core area of Santander!
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 free outdoor parking.
“Breakfast was excellent. Full of choices. High quality products. Hotel deco was modern and pretty. Staff were helpful. Room has a view to the sea. Free parking at hotel and side streets. Space for unloading suitcases in front of hotel. Two elevators. Large staircases to first floor.”
Average review score: 8.5
498 hotel reviews
Overlooking Santander Bay and the city’s cathedral, Hotel Bahía offers free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. Santander’s ferry terminal and main train and bus stations are just 200 metres away.
“Everything Restaurant is great, lovely food at amazing value”
Average review score: 9.1
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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.
“The hotel is beautiful, the staff went out of their way, they where so friendly. The location was perfect.”
Average review score: 9
265 hotel reviews
Featuring spacious rooms with balconies and free Wi-Fi, Suites Hotel Sercotel Palacio del Mar is located 150 metres from Santander Beach.
“The staff was very friendly and helpful. The hotel has a very original decoration. Very well located. 10 min walking from the beach. Near to the University. Supermarket near by. The room has a good division. Big and very cosy at the same time.”
Average review score: 7.9
Gran Hotel Victoria is located between Santander's Gran Casino and the Magdalena Palace, just 100 metres from Sardinero Beach. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and private balconies, most with sea views.
“Great hotel in an excellent location and very well maintained. Ideal for us as a stop-over after arriving from Portsmouth on the ferry.”
Average review score: 8.6
262 hotel reviews
Situated a 10-minute walk from Santander FEVE Train Station, these simple studios offer a 24-hour reception with a tour desk. Each bright studio has a flat-screen TV and small kitchenette.
“All in general, many Thaaaanks!!!”
Average review score: 6.9
This luxurious 4-star hotel is located right by the beach, and only 400 metres from Magdalena Palace. It is within walking distance of the centre of Santander and the university.
“Really nice bedroom overlooking the beach, complimentary soft drinks in the fridge was a very nice touch. Excellent bathroom. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. Dinner fantastic, unfortunately left too early for breakfast. Highly recommended.”
Average review score: 8.7
159 hotel reviews
Set in a former cinema, this hotel features a unique façade and is located 200 metres from the Fine Arts Museum in Santander. It offers free Wi-Fi and a bar-café.
“Great location! We walked everywhere. Staff were great!”
Average review score: 8.5
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Hotel Picos de Europa is set in the heart of Santander, just 600 metres from Santander Train Station. This small hotel offers comfortable rooms with free internet access.
“Lovely room with a balcony on the top floor. Looked like it was renovated very recently. Restaurant downstairs is very popular (always a good sign). Very nice selection of food. Very efficient and friendly staff throughout.”
Average review score: 8.4
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Average review score: 7.5
These comfortable apartments and rooms are located by Santander's Sardinero Beach, close to Racing Santander's El Sardinero Stadium. They have free Wi-Fi, and a bus stop can be found just outside.
“Right opposite the beach and brilliant cafe/bistro next door”
Average review score: 8
Las Carolinas is a hospitality school where young hoteliers and chefs come to train. It is a restored 19th-century mansion with 5000m² of gardens, and it offers free Wi-Fi throughout.
“Good place. Beautiful country side. Large rooms. We were lucky to get one with a big balcony”
143 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.6
Don Carlos is located in Santander, just 150 metres from the famous El Sardinero Beach and next to the casino.
“The apartment was a good size and the proximity to the beach fantastic.”
Average review score: 8.9
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.
“Super staff, great breakfast,lovely room.”
254 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.3
The Abba Santander can be found in the centre of Santander just 100 metres from the train station and ferry port. There is a 24-hour reception and tourist information can be provided.
“excellent staff checking in and out. My wife left her sweater in the breakfast area and we found out by a knock at the door 3 minutes after we left and the attendant had the sweater. WE had to change our travel plans and we returned to the hotel on Easter Sunday and asked if we could use the computer. There was a problem but the man on reception was extremely helpful and with his help we were able to get flights that night.Thank you”
122 hotel reviews
Average review score: 6.9
This city-centre hotel is conveniently located between the Plaza de las Estaciones transport hub and the city’s charming, traditional fishing district.
“Good location and parking nearby”
Average review score: 7.1
Set 4 km from Santander’s city centre, Hotel San Millán offers a free Wi-Fi zone, a heated indoor pool with water jets, Turkish baths and a large gym area.
“Excellant room very clean good location brilliant”
Average review score: 8.3
Located in the heart of Santander's tourist area, just 25 metres from the popular Sardinero beach, Hosteria Santander features a bar and free Wi-Fi. Magdalena Palace is 400 metres away.
“Very nice and clean hostel right next to the beach! Our hosts were excepctionally friendly! Loved the interior design - simple and comfortable! Bars and eating opportunities right in front of the hostel. I would definitely stay there again!”
Average review score: 9.4
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.
“It's a gem of a place. Nicely located, immaculate throughout . Lovely , helpful people.”
122 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.2
Situated 150 metres from Santander’s Sardinero Beach and Casino, the Santemar features a Japanese garden and elegant rooms with air conditioning. It also offers a lounge with a flat-screen TV.
“Great location, comfortable room, very good breakfast, helpful staff, good value for money. I had a great time at this hotel!”
388 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8
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.
“Right on the beach near good restaurants and bus transportation. On City Bus Tour route with easy access across the street. Did not have breakfast at the hotel but did have a nice breakfast at restaurant across the street on the beach.”
229 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.4
Situated next to the University of Cantabria, Hostal Rocamar is 600 metres from Santander’s El Sardinero Beach. This guest house offers functional rooms and apartments with free Wi-Fi and LCD TV.
“Location and efficient friendly staff.”
Average review score: 7
Hotel Santander Parayas offers free Wi-Fi and air-conditioned rooms. It is a 5-minute drive from Santander Airport and 10 minutes’ drive from the city centre.
“Staff were exceptionally friendly, professional and helpful and appear to speak several languages - certainly English was fluent. The hotel was comfortably modern, with a large reception area with seating, large breakfast area and a bar. We had booked a double room which was large and airy, lovely bathroom and the bed was very comfortable. Free WIFI in throughout the hotel including the rooms. 24 hour reception, security cameras in parking area. We were travelling in two large vans due to moving furniture to our home in Portugal and were on our return journey, staying over prior to sailing back to the UK. The hotel is situated about 5 - 10 minutes from the ferry port, and although on the edge of an industrial/large shopping area it is surrounded by grass and overlooks the beach area. The 24 hour reception meant we could take our journey from Portugal at our pace and wanted to arrive the day before sailing to ensure we had plenty of time should we experience any issues. The 12 noon checkout and breakfast served until 11:30am meant we could sleep well and still have breakfast if we chose to. Room service was also available and the entire hotel was absolutely spotlessly clean. We will definitely stay again and will certainly recommend to anyone doing the same journey.”
Average review score: 7.9
Apartamentos Santander offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi in Santander, just a 15-minute walk from Santander Cathedral. El Sardinero Beach is 5 km away.
“The combined washing machine/dryer.Very useful half way through a trip.”
Average review score: 9.5
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.
“Everything is really nice, well-decorated and newly refurbished. And of course you have a nice secret garden outside! The staff is very friendly and helpful too.”
Average review score: 8.3
Vincci Puertochico is situated just metres from Puertochico Marina, with fantastic views over Santander Bay. The soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms offer free WiFi.
“Reception staff were very helpful- excellent customer service.”
128 hotel reviews
Average review score: 6.6
Hostal Liebana is located in the Cantabrian capital of Santander, 200 metres from the port and train station. Rooms come with a private bathroom.
“So close to everything, bus station, train station, shops, cafes, restaurants. Clean, quiet, comfortable. The staff were extremely helpful.”
Average review score: 7.8
This modern, family-run hotel is set in front of Sardinero Beach in a beautiful 19th-century building, in a quiet residential area of Santander.
“Very, very friendly staff. Great reception. Absolutely helpful and real hospitable; there was only tea in the rooms and I like coffee in the morning soon yes of course you can have some (decaffeinated) coffee bags for the mornings. They printed a busticket, they were truly interested... Truly good atmosphere. Beautiful view from shower... GREAT room.”
Average review score: 9.4
Suite Home Sardinero offers accommodation in Santander. Only 600 metres from El Sardinero beach and 2.8 km from the city centre.
“Everything was perfect. A modern and clean hotel room with a big bed and a luxurious and big bathroom. The breakfast was delicious and included even cake and fruits. The Hotel is near the beach and the stuff is really friendly.”
Average review score: 8
Located 250 metres from Catedral de Santa Maria de la Asunción, Hostal La Mexicana offers 24-hour reception, free luggage storage and free newspapers. Feve Train Station is 500 metres away.
“We arrived very early and were allowed into the room immediately. Very clean, comfortable, friendly and great location.”
Average review score: 6.9
Posada El Jardin de Angela is located in set in a traditional Cantabrian house in Santander’s Rucandia district, 10 minutes’ drive from the ferry terminal. It opens onto a porch and gardens.
“Good parking facility, nice garden, close to the Airport, balcny in bedroom . Quite location.”
Average review score: 8.7
Hospedaje Magallanes offers comfortable accommodation in the centre of Santander, 5 minutes' walk from the bus and train stations, as well as the ferry terminal.
“Central location friendly staff comfortable and clean.”
Average review score: 7.6
Hostal La Torre is located in Santander, opposite Menéndez Pelayo University. Situated 200 metres from Sardinero Beach, it offers simple rooms with free Wi-Fi, a TV and a private bathroom.
“Room was spotless clean bedding and towels everyday”
Average review score: 8.3
Pension Angelines offers accommodation with free WiFi in Santander, 150 metres from Santander Train Station and a 5-minute walk to Santander's Ferry and Cruises Port.
“right next to the bus and train station, same as airport shuttle bus stop. my room and all other facilities were really clean.”
Average review score: 8
Hostal Plaza is located in the centre of Santander, next to the bus and railway stations. All of the practical rooms have flat-screen TVs, private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi.
“The staff where excellent,l could not fault anything about the plaza hostel.”
Average review score: 8.4
Hostal Cabo Mayor is located in Santander, 50 metres from Santander Train Station and 5 minutes' walk away from the port. Free WiFi access is available.
“Great location,, very comfortable bed, beautifully styled room. compact but perfect room. Great free wifi . Were able to store luggage too. like having a small fridge . No air con,, but didn't need it,, the room was on the corner,, with two windows with lovely through flowing breeze.”
Average review score: 8.5
Santander Central Hostel offers accommodation in Santander. It features free WiFi . The dormitory room features bunk beds with individual nightlight and lockers.
“Central lication,right across the bus station. Hostel was small and cosy and had a really nice atmosphere. Owner was really friendly and helped made the stay an experience. If ever in Santander.. Central Hostel!!”
Average review score: 7.2
Set in a 5000 m2 estate, this charming and traditional hotel is located 3km from Santander. Set in an elegant building, it offers comfortable rooms with free Wi-Fi, large gardens and a terrace.
“Quiet, clean, friendly, child friendly. Simple. Good bus connection, and inexpensive. Reasonable rates. We'd stay again.”
Average review score: 6.4
Featuring free WiFi and a terrace, Hostal Mimosa offers accommodation in Santander. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant. Free private parking is available on site. All rooms come with a TV.
“This Hostal was very good, a tad further out of town than I expected but worth the walk. The staff were excellent and very friendly and helpful.”
Average review score: 7.8
Situated in Santander, a 25-minute walk from the beach, Hostal Vintage Santander offers rooms with heating and free WiFi. Santander Train Station is 1.5 km away.
“Staff was very friendly. Clean and nice rooms👍🏼”
Average review score: 8.5
Apartamentos Rivero offers accommodation in Santander. Santander Cathedral is 8 km away. Free private parking is available on site. The property offers apartments and rooms.
“Right next door to a great restaurant, bar that was open breakfast lunch and dinner. Great access to Santander and roads to Bilbao. Spacious bathroom and nice room.”
Average review score: 6.7
Located just 350 metres from Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Cathedral in Santander, Hospedaje Botin features a TV and a shower. Free WiFi is available in all areas.
“The location was great. It's near good restaurants and all the shopping. The owner was super friendly and very accommodating. The beds were comfortable. There was also a fan which was nice.”
Average review score: 7.8
Set 5 km from Camino de Santiago en Santander in Santander, Las Casitas features a restaurant, bar and free WiFi throughout the property. Free private parking is available on site.
“Lively restaurant, great meal; friendly barman. Rooms basic but smart and clean.”
Average review score: 8.2
Apartamentos Principe apartments with free Wi-Fi are situated in the centre of Santander, just around the corner from Paseo Pereda Seafront Promenade and right next to Plaza Porticada Square.
“The apartment was very stylish and in a great location. The girl where we collected the keys was very helpful.”
Average review score: 8.6
Urban Suites Santander is set in Santander, 1.7 km from Santander Cathedral and 200 metres from Ayuntamiento. Located on a first floor without a lift, all rooms include a flat-screen TV .
“You enter with a door code the hotel sends you by email, but if you arrive in the late morning-first afternoon you find there the cleaning woman and she is very kind and helpful, so it's like having a staff in the hotel, even if only at certain hours of the day. It's a "design" hotel, every room is furnished on a particular theme. I had the "Noir" room, very elegant. You have a completely furnished kitchen with microwave oven, kettle, fridge. 10 minutes walk from the bus/train station, in the city centre, far from the beach if you're there for going to the seaside, but you can take a bus to go there.”
Average review score: 9.3
Featuring free WiFi, Art Suite offers accommodation in Santander. Santander Port is 600 metres from the property.
“The best place ever! Everything was perfect!”
Average review score: 8.7
Santander Rent offers smart apartments in central Santander within 15 minutes’ walk of the railway station and seafront. All apartments have modern décor and free Wi-Fi.
“We enjoyed our stay the family were exceptional and very kind and helpful. Manuel gave us directions and we fond or way without any bother. The roof terrace was fab we enjoyed eating breakfast and lunch there. Thank you so much for a lovely time we will be back.”
Average review score: 8
Plaza Pombo B&B is a bed and breakfast totally renovated in 2015, located on the 3rd floor of classic building in the cultural and leisure heart of Santander.
“Very clean and people working there very nice”
Average review score: 8.8
Hostel Santander is situated in Santander, 500 metres from Santander Port. Rooms are fitted with a shared bathroom. Hostel Santander features free WiFi throughout the property.
“GEMMA IS THE BEST HOST YOU CAN IMAGINE; FRIENDLY, HELPFUL, POSITIV!”
100 hotel reviews
Average review score: 8.2
Guest house A-Madrid is located 5 minutes' walk away from the historic centre and the marina in Santander. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here has heating, a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV.
“Great location to get to the bus or train station. Easy walk to the beaches and center. The staff was super helpful with any question that I had.”
Average review score: 8.9
Studio San Fernando is set in Santander, 2.5 km from Santander Cathedral. Santander Town Hall is 900 metres from the property.
“Owner was very helpful and nice everything was there if needed. Bed very comfortable too”
Average review score: 9.4
Located in the cultural area of Santander, Los Balcones del Arte offers modern apartments with sea views 350 metres from the pier.
“Great location. Informative host. Very spacious apartment.”
Average review score: 7.6
Offering free WiFi and heating, Hostal Lucy offers accommodation in Santander. Marga Park is a 5-minute walk from the property and the city centre is 20 minutes' walk away.
“Overlooking the harbour, 15 mins walk from bus station, 15 mins bus ride from airport”
Average review score: 7.5
Offering a central location, Hostal del Carmen features heated rooms with free Wi-Fi. The old town and Santander’s Cathedral are less than 10 minutes’ walk away.
“Great location, clean,friendly staff, generous size rooms and a car park station just next door”
Average review score: 7.4
Menendez Pelayo offers pet-friendly accommodation in Santander, 400 metres from Puerto Chico. The unit is 600 metres from Santander Festival Palace. Free WiFi is offered .
Average review score: 8.8
Offering a garden, Casa Vacacional Mazo de Arriba is situated in Santander. Camino de Santiago en Santander is 5 km away. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.
Average review score: 8.8
Located 800 metres from Santander Port in Santander, this apartment features free WiFi. The unit is 1.4 km from Camino de Santiago en Santander. There is a dining area and a kitchen.
Average review score: 8.6
Situated in Santander, Apartamento Carmen offers self-catering accommodation with free WiFi. The apartment is 15 minutes' walk from El Sardinero Beach and 31 km from Santillana del Mar.
Situated in Santander, this apartment features free WiFi and a balcony. Offering free private parking, the apartment is 600 metres from El Sardinero Casino.
Average review score: 8.2
Situated 600 metres from Santander Port in Santander, this apartment features free WiFi. Guests benefit from balcony. The unit is fitted with a kitchen.
Located in Santander, this apartment features a balcony. The unit is 500 metres from Santander Festival Palace. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.
Quinta Pilar is a detached holiday home is located in Santander is 200 metres from El Sardinero Casino. The property boasts views of the garden and is 200 metres from Playa Primera de El Sardinero.
Average review score: 8.4
Sunny apt close to University with parking and wifi is an apartment located in Santander, 1.4 km from Camino de Santiago en Santander.
“The apartment it is perfect for families, well equipped, spacious with everything you need to have a perfect vacation. Parking lots are in the front of the building but also you can find a free spots in the back. It is situated 2 km from the city center. There it's no reception so you need to call owner before your arrival.”
Average review score: 8.4
Located 600 metres from Santander Cathedral in Santander, this apartment features free WiFi. The unit is 1.5 km from Santander Town Hall.
Average review score: 7.7
Set in Santander, Apartamentos Vintage Menendez Pelayo is 500 metres from Puerto Chico. Camino de Santiago en Santander is 700 metres from the property. Free WiFi is offered .
“The flat was not good. Bathrooms were horrible. No place to keep soap everything was coming off. Internet was switched after 10 pm.”
Average review score: 8.5
Located a 15-minute walk from Santander Ferry Port, this modern hotel offers a 24-hour bar and air-conditioned rooms with flat-screen satellite TV and free Wi-Fi. Sardinero Beach is 2 km away.
“Great location. Near to ferry and great tapas bars.”
Average review score: 8.6
This impressive palace-style building offers beautiful views over Santander Bay and El Sardinero Beach. It has a spa with a free gym and elegant, classic-style rooms with free Wi-Fi.
“Everything. The perfect hotel for the car traveller”
188 hotel reviews
Average review score: 7.9
Hotel Mataleñas is 600 metres from Mataleñas Beach and Cabo Mayor Lighthouse, just outside Santander. Rooms are functional and bright, with a private bathroom, heating and TV.
“Friendliness and helpfulness of the staff”
Average review score: 7.2
Situated in Santander, Apartamentos Turísticos Cierro De Labral is an apartment boasting a sun terrace. The apartment is 5 km from Santander Port. Free WiFi is offered .
El Mirador de la Bahía offers accommodation in Santander, 700 metres from Santander Port. The unit is 1.7 km from Camino de Santiago en Santander. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher.
Average review score: 9.7
Situated in Santander, this apartment features free WiFi, a spa bath and a balcony with sea views. Puerto Chico is a 10-minute walk. Playa del Sardinero Beach is 900 metres away.
Hostel de las Facultades offers accommodation in Santander, 15 minutes’ walk away from the University area. Free WiFi is provided.
Piso de dos Habitaciones céntrico is an apartment located in Santander, 700 metres from Camino de Santiago en Santander. The unit is 700 metres from Puerto Chico. Free WiFi is available .
Situated in Santander, this apartment features a balcony. The unit is 100 metres from Camino de Santiago en Santander. There is a seating area and a kitchen complete with a dishwasher and an oven.
Set 700 metres from Camino de Santiago en Santander and 800 metres from Santander Port, Apartamento Cornelia offers pet-friendly accommodation in Santander. The unit is 1.6 km from Puerto Chico.
Apartamento Valdenoja Playa Sardinero offers accommodation in Santander, 600 metres from El Sardinero Beach and 1.4 km from El Sardinero Casino.
Located 800 metres from Santander Port and 1.2 km from Santander City Council, Apartamento Ruiz de Alda offers accommodation in Santander. The unit is 1.8 km from Camino de Santiago en Santander.
Acebedos XV offers pet-friendly accommodation in Santander, 700 metres from Santander Port and 900 metres from Camino de Santiago en Santander. The apartment is 1.6 km from Puerto Chico.
Apartamento Moreno offers accommodation in Santander. Some rooms include a seating area for your convenience. Views of the sea, mountain or city are featured in certain rooms.
