Santander

Travel Guide
Palacio de la Magdalena featuring heritage architecture and a park
Be amazed by the charm of this beautiful city located on the shores of the Cantabrian sea, famous for its natural and cultural beauty.

Discover one of the most beautiful cities in northern Spain while enjoying an excellent holiday in Santander, the capital of the Cantabria region. It won’t be hard to find a flight + hotel package holiday to Santander and learn why this city never fails to enchant any who visit. Take in its elegant monuments and majestic façades as you explore its historical old town. Head over to the square, Plaza Porticada, one of the liveliest spots in the city, where you can enjoy all sorts of artistic performances. Continue your walk and you’ll find yourself at the superb cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, whose gothic cloister is sure to amaze you. Then take the chance to walk to the Plaza del Ayuntamiento, the square where the Town Hall is located, and visit the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art or the Menéndez Pelayo Library and House-Museum, home of one of the city’s great thinkers.

Find a package holiday to Santander and marvel at La Magdalena Peninsula, a huge public park that is home to a former royal residence and is today the headquarters of the Menéndez Pelayo International University: the majestic Royal Palace of La Magdalena. Choose to stroll around the area on foot or on the tourist train called “El Magdaleno”. It is without a doubt one of the most beautiful parts of the city.

Santander offers excellent sandy beaches, such as El Camello, La Concha or El Sardinero. This last beach shares its name with one of the most popular areas of the city, where apart from enjoying the beach, you can visit the Palacio de Congresos exhibition centre or the Palacio de Deportes sports arena. At nightfall, head to the Plaza de Italia viewpoint: you’ll be amazed by the sunset, with the Royal Palace of La Magdalena as a backdrop.

Of course, as a strong seafaring city, enjoy excellent cuisine, with the seafood stealing the show. Ready to get your cheap holidays to Santander? It won’t be hard, as the city enjoys excellent transport links with the rest of the Spanish mainland. What are you waiting for?

Where to stay in Santander

Banco Santander featuring heritage architecture

Santander City Centre

Santander City Centre is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Plaza Porticada or Plaza de Pombo.

Santander City Centre
Monumento a Los Raqueros which includes outdoor art, a bay or harbor and a statue or sculpture

Puertochico

The beaches and 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
This very high statue of a woman looking through a telescope in central Santander is called Into the future

Cabildo de Arriba

The pristine beaches and captivating 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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Castilla-Hermida

Pristine beaches and captivating 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
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Tetuán

Pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Tetuán. Make a stop by top sights like The Cathedral while you're exploring the area.

Tetuán
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Cazoña

Beaches and waterfront views are well-reviewed features of Cazoña. Make a stop by top sights like Parque del Doctor Morales while you're exploring the area.

Cazoña
Hotel Santemar
Hotel Santemar
4 out of 5
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28, Santander, Cantabria
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P5,812 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
P5,812
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (759 reviews)
Lovely hotel Would highly recommend
"The room was really clean.The bed was very large and comfortable Staff very friendly"

Reviewed on May 2, 2024

Hotel Santemar
Hotel Bahia
Hotel Bahia
4 out of 5
C/ Cádiz, 22, Santander, Cantabria
The price is P5,870 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
P5,870
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Comfortable and good standard hotel
"Very comfortable overnight stay just 5minute walk from the ferry terminal. Very polite and efficient staff. Bedroom and bathroom very spacious."

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024

Hotel Bahia
Hotel Chiqui
Hotel Chiqui
3 out of 5
Avda. Manuel García Lago 9, Santander, Cantabria
The price is P8,365 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
P8,365
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this 3-star golf hotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (689 reviews)
"Fantastic views over the beach to the palace. I could have sat on the balcony all day and never tired of the view. The infinity pool has a similarly nice outlook. The breakfast offered a good choice and quality. All the staff were friendly and efficient. No negatives whatsoever."

Reviewed on Jun 1, 2024

Hotel Chiqui
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.
Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó
Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó
2 out of 5
Calle Prosperidad No. 36 A y B, El Astillero, Cantabria
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in El Astillero. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Cabarceno Natural ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (139 reviews)
"It was a great experience"

Reviewed on Apr 27, 2024

Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó
Apartamentos River Santander
Apartamentos River Santander
3 out of 5
Ojaiz 166, Santander, Cantabria
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Santander. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Santander Ferry Terminal and El Sardinero ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (65 reviews)
"I would have rated the property much higher save for two issues. The good part was that the property was well located for us near major routes. It was spacious and clean. The bad part was that we didn't have any heat for the first half of our stay when outside temperature was 2 degrees. The other ..."

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2023

Apartamentos River Santander
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 WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Santander Ferry Terminal and Cabarceno ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (71 reviews)
stay before the flight
"it was lovely, very clean and big enough for a night, the only suggestion would be for the apartment to provide some coffee and milk or tea to ge able to make in the morning but it was really nice."

Reviewed on May 15, 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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