Title: Albergue Gandara Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Albergue Gandara Guesthouse in Santillana del Mar with restaurant and bar/lounge ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15590000/15587800/15587745/0efced45.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15590000/15587800/15587745/w2048h1532x0y4-7008bbc3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15590000/15587800/15587745/7b3dc262.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15590000/15587800/15587745/926bd170.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15590000/15587800/15587745/f12fca64.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Located in the city center, Albergue Gandara welcomes visitors with its garden and terrace. Guests can use the laundry facilities, sample local dishes at the restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar. WiFi is available in public areas for those needing to stay connected. 7.6 Good ## Popular amenities - Bar - Laundry - Housekeeping - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct 31 - Nov 1](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=15587745&PinnedHotelID=15587745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-01&selected=15587745&PinnedHotelID=15587745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Nov 1 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=15587745&PinnedHotelID=15587745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-01&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=15587745&PinnedHotelID=15587745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct 31 - Nov 2](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=15587745&PinnedHotelID=15587745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-31&endDate=2025-11-02&selected=15587745&PinnedHotelID=15587745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Nov 7 - Nov 9](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=15587745&PinnedHotelID=15587745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-07&endDate=2025-11-09&selected=15587745&PinnedHotelID=15587745&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom | Blackout curtains, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15590000/15587800/15587745/ab2bcf96.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Quadruple Room, Private Bathroom ### Highlights Heating Blackout curtains Bidet Private bathroom Daily housekeeping - 215 sq ft - Sleeps 4 - 2 Single Bunk Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSantillana-Del-Mar-Hotels-Albergue-Gandara.h15587745.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.co.uk/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FSantillana-Del-Mar-Hotels-Albergue-Gandara.h15587745.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.38904%2C-4.10914&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DhZJdVo7M-EtnP734WTT2sVOqH8=) Santo Domingo, 5, Santillana del Mar, Cantabria, 39330 #### What's nearby - Calle de Juan Infante - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles - Collegiate Church of Santillana del Mar - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles - Santillana del Mar Zoo - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Caves of Altamira - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles - National Museum and Research Center of Altamira - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles #### Getting around - Torrelavega Station - 18 min drive - Santander (SDR) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪La Viga - ‬2 min walk - ‪Casa Cossío - ‬5 min walk - ‪Pizzeria Bitinia - ‬3 min walk - ‪La Huerta Del Indiano - ‬2 min walk - ‪El Porche - ‬2 min walk ## About this property ### Albergue Gandara Guest house in the city centre A terrace, a garden and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Albergue Gandara. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with a bar and a restaurant. Additional perks include: - A front desk safe, smoke-free property and multilingual staff - Tour/ticket information, concierge services and luggage storage Extra amenities include: - Heating and daily housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Design Double Room, Jetted Tub | 1 bedroom, down duvets, memory-foam beds, individually decorated](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102820000/102815500/102815487/5d53eabf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### posada la fabula Santillana del Mar - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - Microwave 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=102815487&PinnedHotelID=102815487&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Garden](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89560000/89551800/89551796/b53edfc5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Posada La Casona de Los Güelitos Santillana del Mar - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Breakfast available 9.2 Wonderful 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=89551796&PinnedHotelID=89551796&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76740000/76737100/76737039/4c4394a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Posada la leyenda Santillana del Mar - Pool - Hot tub - Free WiFi - Breakfast available 7.6 Good 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-14&endDate=2025-11-15&selected=76737039&PinnedHotelID=76737039&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - No on-site parking available ### Food and drink - A bar/lounge - A restaurant ### Family friendly - Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Limited-hour front desk - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Concierge services - Housekeeping (daily) - Multilingual staff - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Garden - Terrace ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - No lift - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel ### More - 2 buildings - 3 floors - Smoke-free property ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes ### Bathroom - Bidet ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM Late check-in subject to availability Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 9 PM and 10 PM Minimum check-in age - 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10 AM ### Special check-in instructions The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 11 PM Front desk staffed during limited hours ### Renovations and closures The property is closed between 15 October and 03 April. ### Access methods Front desk (limited hours) ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available. Cots (infant beds) are not available ### Payment types at the property ## Important information ### Optional extras - Late check-in fee: EUR 10 for check-in between 9 PM and 10 PM The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as Albergue Solar Hidalgos Motel Santillana del Mar Albergue Solar Hidalgos Motel Albergue Solar Hidalgos Hostel Santillana del Mar Albergue Gandara Guesthouse Albergue Gandara Santillana del Mar Albergue Gandara Guesthouse Santillana del Mar ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Albergue Gandara pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking at Albergue Gandara? > This guest house doesn't offer parking. ### What time is check-in at Albergue Gandara? > Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 10 PM. Late check-in is available from 9 PM to 10 PM for a fee of EUR 10. ### What time is check-out at Albergue Gandara? > Checkout is at 10 AM. ### Where is Albergue Gandara located? > Located in the heart of Santillana del Mar, this guesthouse is steps away from Regina Coeli Diocesan Museum, Calle de Santo Domingo and Calle de Juan Infante. Torre de Don Borja and Museum of the Inquisition are also within 5 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Albergue Gandara Reviews 7.6 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 1 ### 7.4/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Staff & service ### 5.0/10 Amenities ### 6.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 21 Aug 2019 Liked: Staff & service Disliked: Property conditions & facilities El olor es desagradable, y en general un poco siniestro, el personal agradable aunque bastante desconfiado ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 14 Aug 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Disliked: Amenities Muy buena localización. Personal amable. Instalaciones anticuadas y tétricas. Servicio mínimo insuficiente, por ejemplo hay que pagar suplemento para tener sabana superior. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019 ### 8/10 Good #### Giomondo, Firenze 29 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Buona atmosfera Splendido Hostal che traspira di storia, rurale con qualità anche se può sembrare all'impatto troppo carico di cose. ##### Giomondo Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Carlos 17 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort Excellent location. Friendly staff. Nice building. ##### Carlos Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Francisco Javier 16 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Mañana mismo repetiría: el Albergue es un gustazo a disfrutar en un entorno tan especial como Santillana. El personal es atento y muy agradable; se siente uno en casa. La ubicación inmejorable por estar en la misma localidad y ser al mismo tiempo tranquilo. ##### Francisco Javier Stayed 1 night in Aug 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### IWEI 9 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service 價錢便宜，離公車站不遠。 房間有潮濕的味道。但還算乾淨。 網路不是很通暢。 ##### IWEI Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017 ### 8/10 Good #### Emilie, Paris 7 Aug 2017 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Charmante Auberge en plein centre de Santillana Le personnel était très accueillant et la chambre très soignée. En plein centre historique de la ville cette auberge est parfaite pour visiter la ville. ##### Emilie Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017 ### 2/10 Terrible #### M CARMEN 1 Aug 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort Precio elevado para ser Albergue, Humedad en las camas y olor en las habitaciones a dicha humedad, Aunque la casa sea antigua no quita para quitar el montón de telarañas de las vigas. El personal de recepción hay que reconocer que muy amable. Nos tocó poner las toallas de la playa para poder dormir pq las sábanas estaban humedecidas ...no tenía ni cubrecolchones ......experiencia muy poca agradable ##### M CARMEN Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 18 Jul 2017 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities #### La habitación era aceptable La entrada del alojamiento es impresentable: oscura, mal olor, suciedad, llena de cachivaches de todo tipo y condición y sin sentido.El personal atento, pero el marco no acompaña ... y sin embargo,luego la habitación fue aceptable, con un baño adecuado y limpio, cómoda y silenciosa y por tanto con una buena relación calidad/precio. Una pena, porque con unos pequeños cambios sería un alojamiento más que interesante por su magnifica ubicación y tremendas potencialidades. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017 ### 6/10 Okay #### Verified traveller 15 Apr 2017 Basic.convenient. no wifi. But location is difficult to beat. ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alicia, Madrid 25 Aug 2016 Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### habitaciones bonitas dignas de categoría de hotel Santillana del Mar es un pueblo bonito y tranquilo. Alojarse en un albergue con servicios dignos de un hotel es toda una experiencia. Las habitaciones tienen decoración con reminiscencias medievales y muy iluminadas. ##### Alicia ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 15 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service Cómodo y céntrico ##### Verified traveller ### 10/10 Excellent #### jose miguel, v 9 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Es un hotel que esta en pleno centro y muy bonito Muy positiva, muy bien el hotel y el trato del recepcionista excelente. ##### jose miguel ### 8/10 Good #### Verified traveller 4 Aug 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Honey location but did it solo Fantastic city. Movie set? ##### Verified traveller ### 8/10 Good #### Julio, Dos Hermanas 25 Jul 2016 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Bien situado y agradable El albergue está muy bien situado. El personal es muy agradable. El albergue está decorado con antigüedades. Nuestra experiencia a sido buena y volvería. ##### Julio ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [NYX Hotel Ibiza - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sant-Antoni-De-Portmany-Hotels-Alua-Hawaii-Ibiza.h1134236.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Valdecoro](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Potes-Hotels-Hotel-Valdecoro.h16645622.Hotel-Information) > > [The Site Hotel Ibiza – New Opening 2026](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sant-Josep-De-Sa-Talaia-Hotels-The-Site-Hotel-Ibiza-New-Opening-2026.h7065553.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Best Tenerife](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arona-Hotels-Hotel-Best-Tenerife.h2689848.Hotel-Information) > > [Grand Palladium White Island Resort & Spa - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Sant-Josep-De-Sa-Talaia-Hotels-Grand-Palladium-White-Island-Resort-Spa-All-Inclusive.h9778941.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Costa del Sol - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torremolinos-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Costa-Del-Sol.h1089089.Hotel-Information) > > [BLUESEA Costa Jardín Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Puerto-De-La-Cruz-Hotels-Blue-Sea-Costa-Jardin-Spa.h1828307.Hotel-Information) > > [TUI MAGIC LIFE Fuerteventura](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Pajara-Hotels-TUI-Magic-Life-Fuerteventura.h3135924.Hotel-Information) > > [Parque Santiago 1: Seafront apartment with private terrace & £100K pool makeover](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Arona-Hotels-Parque-Santiago-1-Seafront-Apartment-With-Private-Terrace-100k-Pool-Makeover.h29515226.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Tres Torres](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santa-Eulalia-Del-Rio-Hotels-Hotel-Tres-Torres.h1510125.Hotel-Information) > > [Iberostar Waves Cristina](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Palma-De-Mallorca-Hotels-Iberostar-Cristina.h1204762.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Chiqui](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santander-Hotels-Hotel-Chiqui.h18421.Hotel-Information) > > [Moon Dreams Marina Parc](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mercadal-Hotels-Moon-Dreams-Marina-Parc.h4349906.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Juan De La Cosa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santona-Hotels-Hotel-Juan-De-La-Cosa.h16214316.Hotel-Information) > > [The Oasis by Don Carlos Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marbella-Hotels-The-Oasis-By-Don-Carlos-Resort-Adults-Only.h17765894.Hotel-Information) > > [Barceló Tenerife](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Miguel-De-Abona-Hotels-Barcelo-Tenerife.h2466992.Hotel-Information) > > [Melia Costa Del Sol](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torremolinos-Hotels-Melia-Costa-Del-Sol.h525750.Hotel-Information) > > [Sol Pelícanos Ocas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Benidorm-Hotels-Sol-Pelicanos-Ocas.h177156.Hotel-Information) > > [Marriott's Marbella Beach Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Marbella-Hotels-Marriotts-Marbella-Beach-Resort.h903183.Hotel-Information) > > [Gran Hotel Suances](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Suances-Hotels-Gran-Hotel-Suances.h2806260.Hotel-Information) > > [Barceló Murcia Siete Coronas](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Area-Metropolitana-De-Murcia-Hotels-Occidental-Murcia-Siete-Coronas.h25791.Hotel-Information) > > [Cap Vermell Grand Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Capdepera-Hotels-Cap-Vermell-Grand-Hotel.h13500854.Hotel-Information) > > [Gran Hotel Sardinero](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santander-Hotels-Gran-Hotel-Sardinero.h24435.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Santemar](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Santander-Hotels-Hotel-Santemar.h6233.Hotel-Information) > > [Club La Santa - all sports inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Tinajo-Hotels-Club-La-Santa-All-Sports-Inclusive.h10481064.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Riu Monica - Adults Only](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Nerja-Hotels-Hotel-Riu-Monica-Adults-Only.h1096993.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Admiral Casino & Lodge](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Roque-Hotels-Hotel-Admiral-Casino-Lodge.h27007033.Hotel-Information) > > [Hotel Son Caliu Spa Oasis Superior](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Calvia-Hotels-Hotel-Son-Caliu-Spa-Oasis-Superior.h22438.Hotel-Information) > > [Bahia Principe Fantasia Tenerife - All Inclusive](https://www.expedia.co.uk/San-Miguel-De-Abona-Hotels-Bahia-Principe-Fantasia-Tenerife-All-Inclusive.h21628653.Hotel-Information) > > [Occidental Torremolinos Playa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Torremolinos-Hotels-Occidental-Torremolinos-Playa.h1909874.Hotel-Information)