Santander City Centre Travel Guide
Santander
Visit Santander City Centre
Popular places to visit
Santander Ferry Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Santander with a trip to Santander Ferry Terminal. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Santander Cathedral
After visiting Santander Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santander. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Banco Santander
After visiting Banco Santander, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Santander. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Mercado La Esperanza
During your visit to Santander, you can do some window-shopping at Mercado La Esperanza. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Centro Botín
You can browse the exhibits at Centro Botín, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Santander. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Casa Pombo
Find out about the history of Santander when you spend time at Casa Pombo. Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
Top hotels in Santander City Centre
Hotel Bahia
Really friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Dorma Coliseum
Perfect stay. Modern hotel, comfortable bed, delicious breakfast, and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hostal La Mexicana
Great central location with access to the bay, central plaza, shopping, and restaurants. Friendly staff and comfortably sized rooms.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
NUEVA PENSIÓN REAL
Great location. Great room. Great host. Sketchy stairs. Not for the elderly or handicapped.
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hotel Costa Cántabra
It is a a good budget hotel. The rooms are clean,tidy and a good size.There is limited parking on site but plenty nearby. No bar or restaurant and the wifi is limited to downstairs. The town offers very little and the only cafe serving food wàs a burger bar.
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2024
Hotel Santemar
we didnt have breakfast
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santander City Centre
La Gándara
The pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to La Gándara. A stop by Monumento a Los Raqueros or Plaza de Canadio might round out your trip.
Cabildo de Arriba
The beaches and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Cabildo de Arriba. A stop by Plaza Méjico or Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Consolacion might round out your trip.
Puertochico
The pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Puertochico. A stop by Chico Port or Monumento a Los Raqueros might round out your trip.
Tetuán
Notable for its beaches, shopping and waterfront views, Tetuán is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Santander. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Chico Port or Cantabria Maritime Museum.
San Martín
Notable for its beaches, shopping and waterfront views, San Martín is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Santander. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Cantabria Maritime Museum or Chico Port.
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.
