4/5 - Good
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Wonderful port city with beautiful views over the water.
Santander
Travel Guide
Visit Santander
Where to stay in Santander
Santander City Centre
5/5(19 area reviews)
Santander City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Plaza Porticada or Centro Botín.
Puertochico
The beaches and 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.
Cabildo de Arriba
The pristine beaches and captivating 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.
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.
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.
Castilla-Hermida
Pristine beaches and captivating 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.
Hotel Santemar
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28, Santander, Cantabria
The price is SAR 289 per night from May 11 to May 12
SAR 289
SAR 318 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (866 reviews)
Hotel
"Very nice hotel, staff were efficient and friendly. Amenities were excellent, rooms clean and well maintained."
Reviewed on 19 March 2025
Hotel Bahia
C/ Cádiz, 22, Santander, Cantabria
The price is SAR 350 per night from May 11 to May 12
SAR 350
SAR 386 total
includes taxes & fees
11 May - 12 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Good very convinient."
Reviewed on 25 April 2025
Hotel Chiqui
Avda. Manuel García Lago 9, Santander, Cantabria
The price is SAR 578 per night from May 30 to May 31
SAR 578
SAR 635 total
includes taxes & fees
30 May - 31 May
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (780 reviews)
"Great hotel, very friendly and helpful. The hotel very clean and welcoming. Good place to stay if you're waiting for the ferry back to England. Only a short drive to the ferry port."
Reviewed on 25 April 2025
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
Mies del Valle, 4, Santander, Cantabria
Stay at this aparthotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
7/10 Good! (227 reviews)
"The accommodation was very good for the price, location was quite central and it had a 24h reception."
Reviewed on 23 October 2023
Cozy apartment in the heart of Santander
Santander
Stay at this apartment in Santander. Popular attractions Santander Ferry Terminal and El Sardinero Beach are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (8 reviews)
Stay in Santander
"We had a great stay, the host was incredibly helpful and gave lots of tips on places to visit. The apartment was in a great location to explore Santander with plenty of space and all the essentials provided. Would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 14 April 2022
Apartamentos River Santander
Ojaiz 166, Santander, Cantabria
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Santander Ferry Terminal and El Sardinero ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (69 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 August 2024
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.
Popular places to visit
Palacio de la Magdalena
5/5(24 reviews)
Palacio de la Magdalena is just one of the places to see in Santander, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in the area.
Santander Cathedral
4.5/5(23 reviews)
Find out about the history of Santander when you take a trip to Santander Cathedral. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Banco Santander
5/5(3 reviews)
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.
Gran Casino del Sardinero
4/5(13 reviews)
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Gran Casino del Sardinero during your travels 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.
Cantabria Maritime Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Cantabria Maritime Museum in Santander. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Reviews of Santander
4.5
Top Destination
5/5 - Excellent
PatrickCQ
Beautiful city with great beaches, and walkable areas. Fantastic food and great people. Highly recommended.
4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
Great place to base from to visit the nearby caves with prehistoric art! We truly enjoyed our guided visits to 5 different of these caves over two days. Don’t stop with Altamira.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
Beautiful place.
3/5 - Okay
Verified traveler
good location and kind staff.
5/5 - Excellent
Verified traveler
We loved the Playa Los Peligros beach near the hotel. Also the boat ride around the bay is a must and the hop on hop off bus helped us get a lay of the land.
- Santander Ferry Terminal
- El Sardinero Beach
- Palacio de la Magdalena
- Primera El Sardinero Beach
- Santander Cathedral
- Banco Santander
- Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital
- Magdalena Peninsula
- Magdalena Beach
- Gran Casino del Sardinero
- Mercado La Esperanza
- Cantabria Maritime Museum
- Cabo Mayor Lighthouse
- El Sardinero Stadium
- Bikini Beach
- Centro Botín
- Plaza de Canadio
- Plaza Porticada
- Ermita de la Virgen del Mar
- University of Cantabria
- Chico Port
- Los Peligros Beach
- Matalenas Beach
- Jardines de Piquio
- Parque de las Llamas
- Jardines de Pereda
- Bank of Spain
- Camello Beach
- Plaza de Pombo
- La Maruca Beach
- Monumento a Los Raqueros
- Palace of Festivals of Cantabria