Santander Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Palacio de la Magdalena showing a park and heritage architecture

Where to stay in Santander

Banco Santander showing heritage architecture

Santander City Centre

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Travellers come to Santander City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Plaza Porticada and Plaza de Pombo while you're in town.

Santander City Centre
Monumento a Los Raqueros showing outdoor art, a statue or sculpture and a bay or harbour

Puertochico

The pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Puertochico. A stop by Chico Port or Bay of Biscay might round out your trip.

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Cabildo de Arriba

The beaches and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Cabildo de Arriba. A stop by Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Consolacion or Sotileza Mural might round out your trip.

Cabildo de Arriba
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Castilla-Hermida

Beaches and waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Castilla-Hermida. Make a stop by top sights like La Marga Park while you're exploring the area.

Castilla-Hermida
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Tetuán

Pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Tetuán. Make a stop by top sights like The Cathedral while you're exploring the area.

Tetuán
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Cazoña

Beaches and waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Cazoña. Make a stop by top sights like Parque del Doctor Morales while you're exploring the area.

Cazoña
Hotel Santemar
Hotel Santemar
4 out of 5
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28, Santander, Cantabria
The price is €100 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
€100
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (759 reviews)
Lovely hotel Would highly recommend
"The room was really clean.The bed was very large and comfortable Staff very friendly"

Reviewed on 2 May 2024

Hotel Santemar
Hotel Bahia
Hotel Bahia
4 out of 5
C/ Cádiz, 22, Santander, Cantabria
The price is €101 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
€101
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Comfortable and good standard hotel
"Very comfortable overnight stay just 5minute walk from the ferry terminal. Very polite and efficient staff. Bedroom and bathroom very spacious."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Hotel Bahia
Hotel Chiqui
Hotel Chiqui
3 out of 5
Avda. Manuel García Lago 9, Santander, Cantabria
The price is €131 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
€131
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (691 reviews)
"Fantastic views over the beach to the palace. I could have sat on the balcony all day and never tired of the view. The infinity pool has a similarly nice outlook. The breakfast offered a good choice and quality. All the staff were friendly and efficient. No negatives whatsoever."

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

Hotel Chiqui
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Apartamentos River Santander
Apartamentos River Santander
3 out of 5
Ojaiz 166, Santander, Cantabria
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Santander Ferry Terminal and El Sardinero ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (65 reviews)
"I would have rated the property much higher save for two issues. The good part was that the property was well located for us near major routes. It was spacious and clean. The bad part was that we didn't have any heat for the first half of our stay when outside temperature was 2 degrees. The other ..."

Reviewed on 19 Dec 2023

Apartamentos River Santander
Casa Reyna en Santander. Cerca de Todo
Casa Reyna en Santander. Cerca de Todo
Santander, Cantabria
Stay at this golf condo in Santander. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Santander Ferry Terminal and El Sardinero Beach are located nearby.
Casa Reyna en Santander. Cerca de Todo
Apartamento Reformado en Pleno Centro
Apartamento Reformado en Pleno Centro
Santander, Cantabria
Stay at this apartment in Santander. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions Santander Ferry Terminal and El Sardinero Beach are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (14 reviews)
Lovely
"Great place. My third time here."

Reviewed on 2 Feb 2024

Apartamento Reformado en Pleno Centro
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Santander

4.5
Top destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Much bigger than expected, a bustling city

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful sandy beaches everywhere, seafood is fantastic

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

Nice town, good for the beach

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller

Beautiful city with good restaurants, bars, food, good prices, nice beaches and walks. Went to Racing football match good stadium and atmosphere. Airport very convenient for city 10 min taxi.

5/5 - Excellent

AliReza

Santander is one of the nicest places I have visited.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveller

This is now the main gateway to Cantabria, as Oviedo has lost most of its international flights.