Santander - Cantabrian Coast Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

El Sardinero Beach showing rocky coastline, a sandy beach and general coastal views
Santander - Cantabrian Coast
Santander - Cantabrian Coast
Parque de Matalenas featuring a river or creek and a garden
El Sardinero Beach showing rocky coastline, a beach and general coastal views

Where to stay in Santander - Cantabrian Coast

Banco Santander showing heritage architecture

Santander City Centre

4.5/5(21 area reviews)

Travellers come to Santander City Centre for its abundant dining options, and you can see top attractions like Jardines de Pereda and Plaza Porticada while you're in town.

Santander City Centre
El Sardinero Beach which includes heritage elements, a coastal town and general coastal views

El Sardinero

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

El Sardinero
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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 Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Consolacion or Sotileza Mural might round out your trip.

Cabildo de Arriba
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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.

Puertochico

Ontón

While visiting Ontón, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and Ensenada de Berrón.

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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.

Castilla-Hermida
Hotel Bahia

Hotel Bahia

4 out of 5
C/ Cádiz, 22, Santander, Cantabria
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.121.967 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
Rp3.121.967
Rp3.434.068 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
Great hotel close to ferry
"Lovely hotel very close to the ferry port with a very good restaurant. Parking available but recommend pre-booking if possible"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2025

Hotel Bahia
Hotel Santemar

Hotel Santemar

4 out of 5
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28, Santander, Cantabria
The price is Rp3.104.632 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp3.104.632
Rp3.415.096 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (894 reviews)
"Espectacular"

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Hotel Santemar
Ibis Styles Santander

Ibis Styles Santander

3 out of 5
AVENIDA DE PARAYAS 2A, Santander
The price is Rp2.500.954 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp2.500.954
Rp2.751.049 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (345 reviews)
"Basic but very clean. Close to ferry port but located adjacent to busy road. Approx 45min walk to beaches. Good value for basic accommodation with good breakfast"

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025

Ibis Styles Santander
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

Estudios Aranzazu

2 out of 5
Mies del Valle, 4, Santander, Cantabria
Stay at this aparthotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning or laundry services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7/10 Good! (233 reviews)
"The accommodation was very good for the price, location was quite central and it had a 24h reception."

Reviewed on 23 Oct 2023

Estudios Aranzazu
Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó

Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó

2 out of 5
Calle Prosperidad No. 36 A y B, El Astillero, Cantabria
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in El Astillero. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural Park and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (188 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó
Apartmentos Santander Maliaño Suites 3000

Apartmentos Santander Maliaño Suites 3000

3 out of 5
Calle Alday, 39, Camargo, Cantabria
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Camargo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural Park and Santander Ferry ...
6.6/10 (16 reviews)
"The booking process is quite confusing. I booked with PayPal for 3 installment payment. Which initial deduction was made buy when i reached Spain, they required the full balance before tjey allowed me to check in. I was informed later that the money will be refunded, is been 5days now without any ..."

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2025

Apartmentos Santander Maliaño Suites 3000
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.

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