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Where to stay in Santander

Find the best Santander areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Santander
Banco Santander featuring heritage architecture

Santander City Centre

3 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Wander through the picturesque gardens and along the coastal boulevard, enter the vast cathedral and examine the fascinating monuments in the heart of Santander.

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Santander Beach Holiday

Live out those beachy daydreams on your Santander holiday. Enjoy a relaxing stroll, savour the sparkling ocean views and collect pretty seashells during your trip to Santander. Only 2 kilometres from the centre of town, Playa de la Fenómeno is the place to be for many sun-seeking visitors. Check out our Santander holiday packages and watch your travel budget go further!

Things You Should Know About Santander

  • Check into one of our Santander beach hotels and experience this destination at its best. Wander along the shore and watch some gorgeous sunrises right on your doorstep.
  • Santander also has a nice range of apartments. Hotel Sol Boutique and Hotel Faranda Alisas Santander, Ascend Hotel Collection are a hit with visitors and are worth taking a look at.
  • Our Santander things to do page is an excellent place to check out fun activities around here. Of course, there's nothing better than a bit of local knowledge. With a population of 182,700 inches Santander, we're sure you'll meet a few people who'll point you in the right direction.
  • Santander Ferry Terminal, Palacio de la Magdalena and Palacio de la Magdalena are some popular sights that should be on your must-do list. With our Santander holiday deals, you'll have more money in your pocket to explore.

Top hotels in Santander

Hotel Bahia

Hotel Bahia

4 out of 5
C/ Cádiz, 22 Santander Cantabria
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €81 per night from 5 Jan to 6 Jan
€81
5 Jan - 6 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
The best hotel in Santander, excellent location and one of the best breakfast I saw in life!!

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Hotel Bahia
Hotel Santemar

Hotel Santemar

4 out of 5
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28 Santander Cantabria
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €63 per night from 11 Jan to 12 Jan
€63
11 Jan - 12 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
8.6/10 Excellent! (943 reviews)
Lovely Hotel in a very convenient position for the beach and Restaurants.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Hotel Santemar
Ibis Styles Santander

Ibis Styles Santander

3 out of 5
AVENIDA DE PARAYAS 2A Santander
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €65 per night from 2 Jan to 3 Jan
€65
2 Jan - 3 Jan 2026
includes taxes & fees
9/10 Wonderful! (394 reviews)
Staff very helpful, room clean and comfortable, restaurant good for fast food

Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025

Ibis Styles Santander
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Popular places to visit

Palacio de la Magdalena showing heritage architecture, a garden and a house

Palacio de la Magdalena

Experience the ostentatious splendor of a palatial home where members of the Spanish royal family used to take their summer vacations.

Palacio de la Magdalena
Santander Cathedral showing heritage architecture

Santander Cathedral

This fortress-like building is actually two churches combined and stands on a pile of Roman ruins. Inside, see religious works of art and sacred relics.

Santander Cathedral
Banco Santander featuring heritage architecture

Banco Santander

Consider the importance of this institution in the banking world while you marvel at the building’s vast hole through which vehicles pass.

Banco Santander

What to do in Santander

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

€15
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay
Guided tour in English of the center of Santander

Guided tour in English of the center of Santander

€17
per adult
Guided tour in English of the center of Santander
from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal

from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal

€68
per adult
from Santander: Fascinating Saint Sebastian of Garabandal
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