The Best Hotels in Santander

This impressive palace-style building offers beautiful views over Santander Bay and El Sardinero Beach. It has a free gym and elegant, classic-style rooms with free Wi-Fi.

The bright, air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Real have satellite TV and some offer sea views. The large bathrooms come with a bathrobe and hairdryer.

Guests can admire views of the bay from the restaurant, elegant bar and the large cocktail terrace. Hotel Real’s award-winning El Puntal restaurant serves Cantabrian cuisine and offers a choice from over 180 wines.

Well located in Santander, Soho Boutique Palacio de Pombo provides air-conditioned rooms, a restaurant, free WiFi and a bar. The property is located 2.5 km from El Sardinero Casino, 3.3 km from Santander Port and 3.8 km from La Magdalena Palace. Peninsula of Magdalena is 3.9 km from the hotel and Campo Municipal de Golf Matalenas is 4 km away.

At the hotel, each room is fitted with a wardrobe and a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, certain rooms at Soho Boutique Palacio de Pombo also offer a city view. Guest rooms will provide guests with a desk and a coffee machine.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Speaking English and Spanish at the reception, staff are ready to help around the clock.

Popular points of interest near Soho Boutique Palacio de Pombo include Playa Los Peligros, Puerto Chico and Santander Festival Palace. Santander Airport is 8 km away, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

This seafront hotel is set 20 metres from Sardinero Beach. It offers elegant rooms, in many cases with views of the Cantabrian Sea, 20 metres from Sardinero Gran Casino.

Rooms at Gran Hotel Sardinero feature classic cream décor. All include a minibar with welcome water, a safe, free Wi-Fi, satellite TV and a private bathroom.

The hotel’s charming restaurant offers traditional, regional cuisine while the cafeteria offers light snacks and refreshments. There are also lots of pleasant lounge areas where guests can relax.

Gran Sardinero Hotel is set 400 metres from the Magdalena Palace and 500 metres from both the Congress and Sports Palaces. Buses and taxis to the centre of Santander, 3 km, pass just outside the hotel.

Car rental is available at the property, which has private parking for a fee and is 10 km from Santander Airport.

Set in Santander, 1.7 km from Playa El Sardinero I, Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites offers accommodation with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness centre and a garden. Among the facilities at this property are a business centre and a concierge service, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Some units at the property feature a terrace with a city view.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. All guest rooms have a wardrobe.

Popular points of interest near Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía Suites include Playa Los Peligros, Playa El Sardinero II and Puerto Chico. Santander Airport is 8 km from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

Situated in Santander, 300 metres from Playa El Sardinero II, Hotel Rhin Garden features accommodation with a garden, private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The accommodation provides room service, a concierge service and organising tours for guests.

The rooms have a desk and a TV, and some units at the hotel have a balcony. All rooms will provide guests with a fridge.

A buffet breakfast is available at Hotel Rhin Garden.

Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English, Spanish and French.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include El Sardinero Casino, Puerto Chico and Santander Festival Palace. Santander Airport is 11 km from the property.

Situated 1.8 km from Playa Los Peligros, Hotel Sol Boutique offers 4-star accommodation in Santander and has a garden, a terrace and a bar. Popular points of interest nearby include Santander Cathedral, Menendez Pelayo Library and El Sardinero Stadium. The property is non-smoking and is located 500 metres from Santander Port.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Free WiFi is accessible to all guests, while certain rooms have a balcony. The rooms have a wardrobe.

Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English and Spanish.

Popular points of interest near Hotel Sol Boutique include Puerto Chico, Santander Festival Palace and El Sardinero Casino. Santander Airport is 8 km from the property.

Situated 150 metres from Santander’s Sardinero Beach and Casino, the Santemar features a Japanese garden and elegant rooms with air conditioning. It also offers a lounge with a flat-screen TV.

The restaurant serves typical Cantabrian dishes, made with local and regional products. The hotel also has a café-bar for light meals and drinks.

Rooms at Santemar include a large marble bathroom complete with a hairdryer. They also come with a minibar and safe.

Santemar’s 24-hour reception operates a tour desk and ticket service. Car rental can be arranged for guests and parking is available on site, for an additional cost.

Vincci Puertochico is situated just metres from Puertochico Marina, with fantastic views over Santander Bay. The soundproofed, air-conditioned rooms offer free WiFi.

Rooms at the Vincci Puertochico feature bright décor, satellite TV and a stylish tiled bathroom. Some rooms offer views of the marina and the surrounding area.

Free WiFi is offered throughout the hotel. There is an underground public parking near the hotel.

Guests can enjoy buffet breakfast at the hotel, while tapas are available in the café or out on the summer terrace. The café also serves a range of teas, gourmet coffees and pastries. The hotel's breakfast includes products for celiacs.

Set in the main shopping and entertainment area of Santander, the accommodation is near the marina and several restaurants. Sardinero Beach is a 5-minute drive away.

This Vincci is around 700 metres from the beaches of Los Bikinis and Magdalena. The Cantabria Palacio de Festivales Entertainment Venue and the Príncipe Felipe Sailing School are 300 metres away. The Magdalena Palace is 2.5 km from Vincci Puertochico.

Located just 200 metres from Sardinero Beach, this boutique hotel offers elegant décor themed around different world cities. The stylish, air-conditioned rooms include free Wi-Fi, LED TV and a safe.

Rooms at Le Petit Boutique Hotel are inspired by cities such as Stockholm, Tokyo, New York and Siena. All rooms have heating and modern bathroom with toiletries.

You can enjoy a varied breakfast buffet in the Petit Boutique Hotel’s dining room. A wide range of restaurants and tapas bars can also be found within a 10-minute walk.

Santander Cathedral and the ferry port are around 2 km from the hotel. City information is available at reception.

Situated within 1.9 km of Puerto Chico and 2.2 km of Santander Festival Palace, Citrea Santander features rooms with air conditioning and a private bathroom in Santander. This 3-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.8 km from Santander Port.

At the hotel, the rooms have a desk. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Citrea Santander also feature free WiFi, while selected rooms also boast a city view. All rooms in the accommodation are equipped with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A buffet, continental or gluten-free breakfast is available at the property.

Speaking German, English and Spanish at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical advice on the area.

El Sardinero Casino is 4 km from Citrea Santander, while La Magdalena Palace is 4.9 km from the property. Santander Airport is 7 km away.

Hotel Chiqui offers great views of the Cantabrian Sea and El Sardinero Beach. Set by the sea and just 3 km from Santander Ferry Terminal, it features an infintiy pool overlooking the surroundings. Free WiFi is provided, and a free private parking is available on-site.

Each room at Hotel Chiqui has sea views and large windows with lots of natural light. All are equipped with a safe and a bathroom with amenities.

The restaurant of the Hotel, Panorama Restaurant & Lounge, opens out onto a large terrace and serves international dishes. Gluten-free menus are available on prior request.

The Mataleñas Golf Course is only 100 metres away.

Overlooking Santander Bay and the city’s cathedral, Hotel Bahía offers free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour reception. Santander’s ferry terminal and main train and bus stations are just 200 metres away.

The Hotel Bahía’s spacious rooms have plasma-screen satellite TV and a minibar. All rooms offer views of either the sea or Santander Cathedral. The marble bathrooms come with an amenities set and hairdryer.

You can enjoy a varied buffet breakfast, à la carte meals or a daily set menu in the Bahia's restaurant. The hotel's café offers views of the bay.

The city’s main shops and a good selection of restaurants can be found within a 10-minute walk of the hotel. Santander Convention Centre is 1.5 km away.

Gran Hotel Victoria is located between Santander's Gran Casino and the Magdalena Palace, just 100 metres from Sardinero Beach. All rooms have free Wi-Fi and private balconies, most with sea views.

Each room at the Gran Hotel Victoria is decorated with soft colours and has wooden floors. Rooms include a minibar, a safe and a private bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer.

The Gran Hotel’s restaurant serves traditional dishes made from local produce, including fresh Cantabrian seafood. Meals can be eaten outside on the garden terrace.

Gran Hotel Victoria is a 20-minute walk from Santander city centre and within 3 km from the city’s ferry port. Regular bus services stop near the hotel.

Situated next to Santander’s famous Sardinero Beach, this modern hotel offers wonderful views of the Cantabrian Sea. Free Wi-Fi, a minibar and satellite TV are included in each stylish room.

Silken Rio Santander is located near the city’s Gran Casino. Santander Cathedral and the ferry port are 3 km away. Regular buses to the city centre stop near the hotel.

The restaurant Mare Alta serves creative modern cuisine and has sea views. The Marea Baja café-bar offers a range of creative dishes based on local products. Guests have free access to the fitness centre. Meeting rooms with sea views are available for business or private events.

Rooms at the Silken Rio have simple, modern décor. They include air conditioning and a private bathroom with a hairdryer.

Located in Santander, near Playa El Sardinero II and Playa El Sardinero I, the historic Suite Home Pinares features a shared lounge. Complimentary WiFi is featured throughout the property and private parking is available on site. The accommodation provides a lift, luggage storage space and organising tours for guests.

The guest house will provide guests with air-conditioned units offering a desk, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Some units include a terrace and/or a balcony. At the guest house, all units include bed linen and towels.

Popular points of interest near the guest house include Playa El Camello, El Sardinero Casino and Puerto Chico. Santander Airport is 11 km away.