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Cheap Hotels in Santander

A buffet with various food items and a digital thermometer.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a view of the city, and a balcony with curtains.

An outdoor dining area with multiple tables and benches, surrounded by planters and a decorative metal sculpture.

A well-maintained garden with various plants and a wooden bench.

1. Hotel Santemar

Santander

$80

$88 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A modern hotel lobby with sofas, a coffee table, and a reception desk.

A room with a wooden bench, a small stool, and a large mountain landscape mural on the wall.

A modern interior with wooden panel walls, a glass railing, and contemporary furniture.

2. Hotel Picos de Europa

Cabildo de Arriba

$66

$73 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A buffet with various food items, including meats, cheeses, and fruits. There are also bottles of beverages and a bowl of soup.

A smartphone displaying a room with a sofa, a chair, and a lamp.

A modern dining area with a long wooden table, six grey upholstered chairs, and two black pendant lights.

A modern living room with a dining area, a swing chair, and a large potted plant.

3. Ibis Styles Santander

Santander

$69

$75 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A hotel room with a large window, a bed, and a desk with a chair.

A view from a window overlooking a body of water with a distant landmass, a paved walkway, and bare trees.

A modern restaurant with wicker chairs, round tables, and pendant lighting.

4. Hotel Chiqui

El Sardinero

$88

$97 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

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

A long dining table set with white napkins, clear glassware, and floral centerpieces.

A modern hotel lobby with a seating area, a reception desk, and a large window offering a view of the street.

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

5. Hotel Bahia

Santander City Centre

$107

$117 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

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

A coastal cityscape with a beach, buildings, and a clear sky.

A grand staircase with ornate railings and patterned carpet, surrounded by framed artwork and a chandelier.

A hotel with a balcony, a sign reading "HOTEL", and a colorful awning.

6. Hotel Boutique Las Brisas

El Sardinero

$59

$65 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

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

A modern bathroom with a large oval bathtub, a black countertop, and a white tiled backsplash.

A modern bathroom with a marble sink, a glass enclosure, and a pendant light.

A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a round bathtub, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

7. Hotel Citrea Santander

Santander

$84

$92 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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

A street view with buildings, a crosswalk, and parked cars.

A modern bathroom with a glass-enclosed shower, a white toilet, a large oval sink, and a round mirror on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden console, a large wall clock, a door marked "SALIDA," and a small plant.

8. PLAZA SANTANDER

Santander

$58

$64 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

9. Dorma Sardinero

El Sardinero

$76

$83 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a balcony with a view of buildings.

A conference room with a long table, chairs, and a large screen at the front.

10. NH Ciudad de Santander

Santander

$79

$87 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A large, multi-story house with a stone facade, multiple windows, and a balcony.

A grand lobby with marble floors, a star-shaped design, and a staircase with ornate railings.

A nighttime garden with a statue, illuminated by street lamps, surrounded by greenery and a paved area.

A grand lobby with a marble floor, a statue, a staircase, and a large wooden door.

11. Hotel Antoyana

Santander

$51

$57 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 17 - Sep 18

A modern hotel bathroom with a large bathtub, a separate shower area, and a walk-in closet.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, a bar area, and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with a grand staircase, a piano, and a bar area with seating.

An outdoor terrace with tables and chairs, flags, and a view of the cityscape.

12. Hotel Palacio del Mar

El Sardinero

$93

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A room with a view of the beach and cityscape through a large window, a desk with a lamp, and a chair.

A modern interior with leather chairs, a table, and a large window providing a view outside.

A long dining table with chairs and floral centerpieces.

13. Gran Hotel Victoria

Santander

$94

$103 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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

A modern bathroom with a blue tiled wall, a round sink, and a mirror.

A historic building with large windows and a central courtyard with market stalls.

A corner room with wooden paneling, a wicker chair with a red cushion, and a mirror reflecting a part of the room.

14. NUEVA PENSIÓN REAL

Santander City Centre

$85

$93 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 5 - Oct 6

A balcony with wooden flooring, white balustrades, wicker furniture, and a view of the beach and ocean.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables set for dining, large windows with arched tops, and modern chandeliers.

A multi-level atrium with a central seating area, large windows, and modern furnishings.

A beach view with a parking lot, a building with a sign, and a flagpole.

15. Gran Hotel Sardinero

El Sardinero

$94

$103 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, and a desk with a chair. There is a tray with breakfast items and drinks on the bed.

A reception area with a reception desk, a potted plant, a no smoking sign, and an elevator.

A bathroom with a shower, a sink, and a mirror.

Two wooden doors with numbers 602 and 613, a metallic door handle, and a light fixture above the doors.

16. Estudios Aranzazu

Perines

$60

$66 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A coastal landscape with clear waters, rocky formations, and a sandy beach.

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a washing machine, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

A large hotel with multiple stories, a fountain in the foreground, and outdoor seating areas with umbrellas.

A view from a window of a room with a sink and a view of a road with a crosswalk and trees.

17. Apartamentos Las Brisas

El Sardinero

$56

$56 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

A spacious interior with wooden bookshelves, a central column, and a seating area with yellow chairs and tables.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small stool, and a chair.

A hotel reception area with a modern design, a reception desk, and a sign for 'abba hotels'.

A spacious lobby with modern seating, large windows with decorative glass, and a patterned floor.

18. Abba Santander Hotel

Santander

$105

$116 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

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

A modern interior with a central seating area, a dining space, and a wall with decorative plates.

A reception area with a black counter, gold accents, and a staircase in the background.

A long conference room with a central chandelier, white chairs, and a long table set for a formal event.

19. Dorma Coliseum

Santander City Centre

$92

$102 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A room with a desk, chair, and a wall with a mural.

A bedroom with a large bed, multiple pillows, a white rug, and a view of an outdoor seating area with plants and a table.

A table with a tray holding two white mugs with black rims, a white cup, and a bouquet of white roses.

20. Center Suite Acebedos

Santander

$76

$84 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 12 - Oct 13

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Top neighborhoods in Santander

A large, ornate archway with a clock above it, flanked by buildings with balconies.

A large historic building with multiple arches and balconies.

A waterfront promenade with statues of children by the water, a pier with boats, and a white building with red accents.

A historic building with ornate balconies and a large archway.

An indoor market with various fresh produce and packaged goods.

Santander City Centre

Santander City Centre blends historic charm with coastal beauty. Wander through Belle Époque streets leading to the magnificent Gothic cathedral or explore Palacio de la Magdalena with its sweeping bay views. The Jardines de Pereda and waterfront promenades offer peaceful spots to watch boats glide across sapphire waters. Local markets buzz with energy while monuments tell stories of maritime heritage. Fresh seafood dominates local menus, from anchovies to squid dishes served in both traditional tabernas and modern restaurants. Boutique hotels in converted palaces sit alongside business-friendly accommodations. Getting around is a breeze with excellent walkability and frequent bus service connecting to beaches and train stations.

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A coastal walkway with red brick flooring, white railings, and red columns.

A coastal beach with clear turquoise waters, rocky cliffs, and lush greenery.

A beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a clear blue sky, and a calm sea.

A beach with people sunbathing and swimming, a clear blue sky, and the ocean.

A rocky coastline with clear blue waters, a sandy beach, and a grassy hill with trees.

El Sardinero

El Sardinero's golden beaches stretch along Santander's stunning Bay of Biscay coastline, creating a postcard-perfect seaside escape. The elegant Belle Époque architecture and manicured Piquío Gardens add a touch of refinement to your beach days. When you're not swimming or sunbathing, explore the Magdalena Peninsula's walking trails or the grand Casino. Seafood restaurants with bay views dominate the dining scene, serving fresh catches in sophisticated settings. Choose from luxury hotels with spa amenities or upscale apartments, most offering spectacular ocean vistas. City buses connect easily to downtown Santander, though the flat promenade makes walking a pleasure along this stylish Spanish resort area.

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

A bronze statue of a figure in a crouched position by a body of water.

A bronze sculpture of two figures by a body of water.

A bronze sculpture of a child and an adult by a waterfront.

Puertochico

Puertochico offers a taste of maritime elegance with its beautiful marina dotted with luxury yachts and traditional fishing boats. The tree-lined Paseo de Pereda invites you to stroll past Belle Époque buildings while soaking in stunning Santander Bay views. History buffs will appreciate the neighborhood's nautical heritage, visible in every corner of this refined waterfront district. Upscale seafood restaurants and pintxos bars line the promenade, serving fresh Cantabrian catches with harbor views. Boutique hotels and luxury apartments provide stylish accommodation options just steps from the water. The compact, walkable layout makes exploring this sophisticated slice of Santander a breeze.

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La Gándara

The La Gándara neighborhood is loved for its beaches and waterfront, and has lots of things to do and see including Homenaje al Navegante Vital Alsar.

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A cafe with red umbrellas and outdoor seating in front of a historic building with arches and statues.

A street with colorful buildings, a church, and a pedestrian bridge.

A tall blue obelisk with a person balancing on top, surrounded by buildings and a clear sky.

Cabildo de Arriba

Cabildo de Arriba invites you to step back in time through its medieval streets and weathered stone facades. This ancient hillside quarter of Santander offers a peek into authentic Cantabrian life away from tourist crowds. Wander the narrow cobblestone alleys to discover traditional architecture, distant bay views, and the charming Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Consolación. Family-run tavernas serve regional specialties like cocido montañés at prices below city center averages. The neighborhood's steep terrain means challenging walks but rewards you with peaceful exploration of a genuine Spanish residential area. Central Santander's attractions are just a 15-20 minute downhill stroll away.

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Top landmarks in Santander

El Sardinero Beach

9.4/10 (437 reviews)

When the beach is calling your name, you might want to head down to El Sardinero Beach, located 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from central Santander. Catch the sunset by the shore at Primera El Sardinero Beach, just a short walk away.

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A large, historic stone building with multiple towers and flags.

Palacio de la Magdalena

9.2/10 (455 reviews)

Palacio de la Magdalena is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from central Santander, why not stop by during your stay. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?

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A historic building with a bell tower and a covered staircase.

Santander Cathedral

8.8/10 (348 reviews)

Santander City Centre is home to Santander Cathedral, so why not stop by during your stay in Santander. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?

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A street under an archway with buildings on either side, a crosswalk, and a cyclist.

Banco Santander

8.4/10 (65 reviews)

Banco Santander is worth a pic or two when discovering Santander City Centre. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?

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A coastal promenade with a blue railing, a historic building, and a modern hotel.

Gran Casino del Sardinero

8.6/10 (175 reviews)

Looking to hit the casinos? Why not spend the evening at Gran Casino del Sardinero in El Sardinero to find out if luck is your lady. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?

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A market with a Cantabrico sign, various food items, and a brick floor.

Mercado La Esperanza

8.8/10 (20 reviews)

If you like the hustle and bustle of a market, you might want to head out to Mercado La Esperanza in Santander City Centre and take in the atmosphere. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here? Splash some more cash at Mercado del Este.

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A historic building with multiple balconies and statues in front.

Plaza Porticada

10.0/10 (1 review)

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Plaza Porticada— just one of the monuments in Santander City Centre. Why not take a stroll along the beaches and watch the sunset while you're here?

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A beach with clear turquoise water, a sandy shore, and buildings in the background.

Magdalena Beach

9.0/10 (20 reviews)

If want to top up your tan, you might want to head out to Magdalena Beach, located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from central Santander. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Bikini Beach and Camello Beach, both within a short walk.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best cheap hotels in Santander?

For a cheap hotel in Santander with glowing reviews, consider Micampus Santander, which features free WiFi, laundry facilities and a restaurant. You can also look at Enjoy Santander - Hostel or Hostal Rocamar.

Can I stay in a hostel in Santander?

Hostels can be a cheaper alternative to Santander hotels, as you can stay in a shared dormitory. There are 5 hostels in Santander. Micampus Santander offers free in-room WiFi and a restaurant. Enjoy Santander - Hostel has free in-room WiFi and towels. Hostel Santander is another low-cost option.

What are the best cheap things to do in Santander?

Sightseeing doesn't have to break the bank. For some things to do in Santander, try a visit to attractions like Mercado La Esperanza and Bank of Spain during your trip. Don't forget to include a visit to El Sardinero Beach.

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