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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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
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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

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
The price is £73 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£73
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Habitación familiar espaciosa, pero muy ruidosa al estar al lado de los ascensores y probablemente no haber aislamiento acústico. Necesita una actualización, se le notan los años"

Reviewed on 10 Sep 2025

Hotel Bahia
Hotel Santemar

Hotel Santemar

4 out of 5
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28, Santander, Cantabria
The price is £57 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
£57
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (903 reviews)
"Great hotel, willing to help"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Hotel Santemar
Hotel Costa Cántabra

Hotel Costa Cántabra

1 out of 5
Calle Tejiro, 5, Argonos, Cantabria
Stay at this hotel in Argonos. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Marshes of Santoña, Victoria and Joyel Natural ...
6.4/10 (59 reviews)
Nice hotel shame about the town
"It is a a good budget hotel. The rooms are clean,tidy and a good size.There is limited parking on site but plenty nearby. No bar or restaurant and the wifi is limited to downstairs. The town offers very little and the only cafe serving food wàs a burger bar."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2024

Hotel Costa Cántabra
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (236 reviews)
"Pretty clean, nice location near to restaurants and bakeries and in a quiet street. People at the desk were helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

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! (194 reviews)
"everything was as expected"

Reviewed on 6 Aug 2025

Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó
Apartamentos Alday

Apartamentos Alday

3.5 out of 5
Calle Gutiérrez Solana 39, Maliano, Camargo
Stay at this 3.5-star spa aparthotel in Camargo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural Park and Santander ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (79 reviews)
"Empty apartment, just a few utensils, limited towels, bedding dirty. The worst apartment we ever stayed. I had to beg my wife and kids to stay there, since it was late. They want to clean the apartment when we left otherwise they will charge $50 on credit card. The nice picture of the spa on their ..."

Reviewed on 27 Sep 2024

Apartamentos Alday
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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