Santander City Centre Travel Guide
Santander
Visit Santander City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Plaza Porticada
Learn about the local history of Santander when you take a trip to Plaza Porticada. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops 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.
Parroquia Santisimo Cristo
You can find out about the history of Santander with a stop at Parroquia Santisimo Cristo. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Top hotels in Santander City Centre
Hotel Bahia
The best hotel in Santander, excellent location and one of the best breakfast I saw in life!!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Dorma Coliseum
Excellent location.
Reviewed on 5 Nov 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 Santemar
Lovely Hotel in a very convenient position for the beach and Restaurants.
Reviewed on 14 Nov 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
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 Plaza de Canadio or Chico Port 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 Bay of Biscay 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 Palace of Festivals of Cantabria or Chico Port.
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 Palace of Festivals of Cantabria or Cantabria Maritime Museum.
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.
Santander City Centre Travel Guide
- Santander Ferry Terminal
- Banco Santander
- Centro Botín
- Plaza de Canadio
- Plaza Porticada
- Mercado La Esperanza
- Plaza de Pombo
- Parroquia Santisimo Cristo
- Bank of Spain
- Santander Visitor Center
- Paseo de Pereda
- Jardines de Pereda
- Monumento a Los Raqueros
- Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria
- Mercado del Este
- Plaza de las Atarazanas
- Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Church
