4/5 - Good
Verified traveler
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
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. ...
Hotel Bahia
C/ Cádiz, 22, Santander, Cantabria
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 ...
Hotel Chiqui
Avda. Manuel García Lago 9, Santander, Cantabria
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
SF Avenue Santander
San Fernando 28, Santander, Cantabria
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Santander. Enjoy housekeeping. Popular attractions Santander Ferry Terminal and El Sardinero Beach are located nearby.
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.
Things to do
Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay
$16
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Cantabria: El Castillo Caves & Paleolithic Art
$94
per adult
From Santander or Torrelavega: Soplao Cave Excursion
$75
per adult
Bilbao and Castro Urdiales Day Tour from Santander
$74
per adult
Private Wine Tasting in Luxury Salon With Views in Santander
$664
per traveler
Tour to the Villages of the Western Coast of Cantabria
$89
per adult
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.
Cities near Santander
- 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