What's it like in La Gándara?

La Gándara is an historic neighbourhood known for its beautiful beaches and major shopping area. Make sure that you visit Plaza de Canadio and Banco Santander as part of your La Gándara travel plans.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in La Gándara?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Bahia is one of the top choices for your stay in La Gándara. This hotel is steps from Santander Ferry Terminal, and offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options for your stay in the area include Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía and Dorma Coliseum .

How many hotels will I find in the La Gándara area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santander, Expedia has something to meet your needs with 89 La Gándara hotels and other accommodation options to choose from.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in La Gándara, will I receive a refund?

Yes! Most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals in La Gándara.

What is there to do around this Santander neighbourhood?

Explore La Gándara's landmarks such as Paseo de Pereda, Casa Pombo and Sagrado Corazon de Jesus Church and learn about the local history. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Plaza de Canadio and Banco Santander are some other places worth a visit. A few places to visit in the area around La Gándara include Homenaje al Navegante Vital Alsar, Monumento a Los Raqueros and Centro Cultural Doctor Madrazo. While you're out sightseeing, Monumento a La Sardinera and Plaza de Pombo are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santander.

The Best Hotels in La Gándara, Santander - 2026 Updated Prices

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Our top choices for La Gándara hotels

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the sea.

1. Hotel Art Santander

La Gándara

Felipe

Rp2.631.407 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with a large bed, two armchairs, a desk, and a view of the cityscape.

2. Hotel Bahia

La Gándara

Jamie

Rp2.509.063 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A clear swimming pool with lounge chairs and a person swimming.

3. Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía

La Gándara

Steven

Rp2.961.111 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel with a two-story structure, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

4. NH Ciudad de Santander

La Gándara

"Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this hotel - and I let the reception staff know how much we liked it on checking out. The beds were comfortable, the shower was efficient and it was good to have two chairs in the room to relax in. I particularly liked the breakfast buffet. No hot dishes but that was fine with me. Nice breads, cereals, cold meats and fruit. I don't understand, though, why hotels in Spain (of all places!) don't have grapes in the buffet. Nicely located too away from the biz but...

Calum

Rp2.426.120 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern interior with a central seating area, a bar on the right, and a kitchen visible through a glass partition.

5. Dorma Coliseum

La Gándara

Harry

Rp2.239.495 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the marina.

6. Hotel Vincci Puertochico

La Gándara

Michael

Rp3.318.259 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A coastal beach with clear turquoise waters, a sandy shore, and a hill with buildings and a lighthouse in the background.

7. Enjoy Santander - Hostel

La Gándara

Anonymous traveller

Rp2.155.514 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A hotel room with a wooden headboard labeled "21 Paseo de Pereda".

8. Suite Home Pinares

1.2 km from La Gándara

Denise

Rp3.110.410 total

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A large, historic building with multiple balconies and a central dome.

9. Eurostars Hotel Real

1.3 km from La Gándara

Monica

Rp3.732.492 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A rooftop lounge with sun loungers and a table, overlooking the ocean.

10. Hotel Chiqui

El Sardinero, 2.1 km from La Gándara

Samuel

Rp2.687.395 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A modern hotel room with a bed, a round table, a chair, and a bathroom with a bathtub.

11. Hotel Citrea Santander

1.2 km from La Gándara

Maureen

Rp2.175.006 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A room with large windows, two orange chairs, and a wooden floor.

12. NUEVA PENSIÓN REAL

Santander City Centre, 0.9 km from La Gándara

Kathryn

Rp1.563.676 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A balcony with a view of a beach, palm trees, and a parking lot.

13. Hotel Boutique Las Brisas

El Sardinero, 1.5 km from La Gándara

Neil

Rp1.665.574 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a nightstand, a wall-mounted artwork, a window with blinds, and a ceiling light.

14. PLAZA SANTANDER

1 km from La Gándara

Christopher

Rp1.539.653 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A wooden staircase with a fire extinguisher mounted on the wall.

15. Hostal La Mexicana

Santander City Centre, 0.9 km from La Gándara

Lih Dar

Rp1.969.926 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Sept - 2 Sept

16. Center Suite Acebedos

1.1 km from La Gándara

Philip

Rp1.996.884 total

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a desk, and a staircase.

17. Suite Home Sardinero

1.7 km from La Gándara

Adela

Rp2.384.648 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A terrace with wooden furniture and a table, overlooking a coastal cityscape.

18. Gran Hotel Victoria

1.7 km from La Gándara

Jose

Rp3.214.090 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A buffet with various food items and a digital thermometer.

19. Hotel Santemar

1.4 km from La Gándara

RAQUEL

Rp2.052.871 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A staircase with a metal handrail leading to a room with a large mountain landscape mural on the wall.

20. Hotel Picos de Europa

Cabildo de Arriba, 1.5 km from La Gándara

Paul

Rp1.959.558 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

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Compare popular hotels in La Gándara

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía	3.0 star property	9.2 Wonderful 164 reviews	View
Dorma Coliseum	4.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 1,008 reviews	View
Enjoy Santander - Hostel	2.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 51 reviews	View
Hotel Vincci Puertochico	4.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 558 reviews	View
NH Ciudad de Santander	3.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 267 reviews	View

Where to stay in La Gándara

Find the best La Gándara areas for the activities you enjoy most.

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Santander City Centre

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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El Sardinero

While visiting El Sardinero, you might make a stop by sights like El Sardinero Beach and Jardines de Piquio.

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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.

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A statue of a man on a pedestal by a waterfront with boats and a building in the background.

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.

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A marina with various boats docked, a waterfront promenade, and buildings in the background.

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.

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Top La Gándara Hotel Reviews

Ibis Styles Santander

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here for 20 days and had a great experience. The staff are very good. Marina was excellent with us."

Estudios Aranzazu

10/10 Excellent

"The accommodation was clean and comfortable with a very welcome ceiling fan cooling the temperature. We were arriving late (then my flight was delayed further) and were asked to check in online before 11.00pm but this was complicated and wouldn't work for me. But all was well and there was someone on duty at reception to check us in. Helpful and friendly reception staff. Good location - easy walk into town/waterfront and plenty of buses nearby. Only negative was very limited cooking equipment and absence of cloths for wiping/cleaning. A kettle, cups/mugs and wiping cloths would have helped."

Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía

10/10 Excellent

"This is a cute little hotel tucked in a quiet residential street just five minutes from the City Centre. The front desk team is very helpful incl Daniel and the other lady I forget her name. They will give you lots of recommendations. Rooms are a little tight check the sq ft before you book in case you need extra room (we had to switch rooms). The back side is quieter than the rooms facing the front. Good AC / room amenities. Highly recommend Natu Healthy Cafe and La Mano de Fatima for vegetarians. Parking is limited in the hotel but free parking on the street but hard to get spots."

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Our top choices for La Gándara hotels

1. Hotel Art Santander

2. Hotel Bahia

3. Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía

4. NH Ciudad de Santander

5. Dorma Coliseum

6. Hotel Vincci Puertochico

7. Enjoy Santander - Hostel

8. Suite Home Pinares

9. Eurostars Hotel Real

10. Hotel Chiqui

11. Hotel Citrea Santander

12. NUEVA PENSIÓN REAL

13. Hotel Boutique Las Brisas

14. PLAZA SANTANDER

15. Hostal La Mexicana

16. Center Suite Acebedos

17. Suite Home Sardinero

18. Gran Hotel Victoria

19. Hotel Santemar

20. Hotel Picos de Europa

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Where to stay in La Gándara

Santander City Centre

El Sardinero

Cabildo de Arriba

Puertochico

Castilla-Hermida

Top La Gándara Hotel Reviews

Ibis Styles Santander

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