Santander Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Santander showing rugged coastline, general coastal views and a beach
Palacio de la Magdalena showing a park and heritage architecture
Santander
Santander
Banco Santander showing 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 Jardines de Pereda and Plaza Porticada while you're in town.

Santander City Centre
El Sardinero Beach which includes heritage elements, a coastal town and general coastal views

El Sardinero

While visiting El Sardinero, you might make a stop by sights like El Sardinero Beach and Jardines de Piquio.

El Sardinero
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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.

Puertochico
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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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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.

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Porrúa

Pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Porrúa. Make a stop by top sights like Iglesia de las Salesas Reales while you're exploring the area.

Porrúa
Hotel Bahia

Hotel Bahia

4 out of 5
C/ Cádiz, 22, Santander, Cantabria
The price is 3.934.118 ₫ per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
3.934.118 ₫
4.327.591 ₫ total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Great hotel close to ferry
"Lovely hotel very close to the ferry port with a very good restaurant. Parking available but recommend pre-booking if possible"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Hotel Bahia
Hotel Santemar

Hotel Santemar

4 out of 5
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28, Santander, Cantabria
The price is 2.511.175 ₫ per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
2.511.175 ₫
2.762.292 ₫ total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (900 reviews)
Great hotel in a great location
"Great hotel, great location, refurbished rooms, good facilities, PlayStation for the kids, good WiFi, very clean, nice staff"

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2025

Hotel Santemar
Hotel Silken Coliseum

Hotel Silken Coliseum

4 out of 5
Plaza de los Remedios, 1, Santander, Cantabria
The price is 3.036.010 ₫ per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
3.036.010 ₫
3.339.611 ₫ total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (932 reviews)
"Not a four star facilities. A bit expensive for what you get"

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2025

Hotel Silken Coliseum
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.
Estudios Aranzazu

Estudios Aranzazu

2 out of 5
Mies del Valle, 4, Santander, Cantabria
Stay at this aparthotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7.2/10 Good! (235 reviews)
"Pretty clean, nice location near to restaurants and bakeries and in a quiet street. People at the desk were helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Estudios Aranzazu
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! (72 reviews)
"The pictures on the advertisement are nothing close to the reality. Ceilings and walls are plastered with dead mosquitoes. Rooms are very hot, and they do not have air conditioning or even a fan."

Reviewed on 1 Aug 2024

Apartamentos River Santander
SF Avenue Santander

SF Avenue Santander

3.5 out of 5
San Fernando 28, Santander, Cantabria
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Santander. Enjoy housekeeping. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural Park and Santander Ferry Terminal are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Great high quality apartment for families
"The way a really nice place to, everything fitted out to a high standard (american fridge, dishwasher, washing machine etc). Huge TVs in the main room and bedroom. Very comfortable beds, small balcony setting area and large living room/kitchen. Great with for families with two bedrooms. Also a handy ..."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2024

SF Avenue Santander
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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