El Sardinero Travel Guide

Santander

A globe sculpture in a circular plaza with a patterned walkway, surrounded by grass and white spherical bollards.
A coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a small island with buildings, and a clear blue sea.
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.

Stay near popular El Sardinero attractions

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

Gran Casino del Sardinero

8.6/10 (175 reviews)
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Gran Casino del Sardinero during your travels in Santander? Wander the beautiful beaches and waterfront in the area.
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Things to do

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay

฿554
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Santander: 1-Hour City Cruise Around the Bay
Gastronomic Cultural Tour. Savoring Santander

Gastronomic Cultural Tour. Savoring Santander

฿1,338
per adult
Gastronomic Cultural Tour. Savoring Santander
Picos de Europa Potes and San Vicente de la Barquera from Santander

Picos de Europa Potes and San Vicente de la Barquera from Santander

฿2,242
per adult
Picos de Europa Potes and San Vicente de la Barquera from Santander
Tour to Capricho de Gaudí Santillana del Mar and Redwood Forest

Santander: The Caprice of Gaudí, Santillana and Redwood Forest

฿1,874
per adult
Santander: The Caprice of Gaudí, Santillana and Redwood Forest
Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket

Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket

฿1,721
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Obregón: Parque de la Naturaleza de Cabárceno Entry Ticket
The El Centro Botin Skip the Line Entry Ticket

The El Centro Botin Skip the Line Entry Ticket

฿382
per adult
The El Centro Botin Skip the Line Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in El Sardinero

Hotel Chiqui

Hotel Chiqui

3 out of 5
Avda. Manuel García Lago 9 Santander Cantabria
The price is ฿4,690 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿4,690
฿5,159 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (905 reviews)
"Loved the hotel.Comfortable beds. Nice views. Parking is a challenge.Hotel has limited spaces and street parking is difficult due to competing with beach goers"

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Hotel Chiqui
Dorma Sardinero

Dorma Sardinero

4 out of 5
Avenida Reina Victoria, 153 Santander Cantabria
The price is ฿5,628 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿5,628
฿6,191 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Dorma Sardinero
Gran Hotel Sardinero

Gran Hotel Sardinero

4 out of 5
Plaza de Italia 1 Santander
The price is ฿6,566 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿6,566
฿7,223 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (474 reviews)
"El hotel está bastante bien ubicado y recientemente renovado. Es un muy buen 4 estrellas. El problema es que nosotros pagamos 500 euros por la noche y claramente no lo vale. Si hubiera pagado 200 estaría tranquilo."

Reviewed on 8 Aug 2026

Gran Hotel Sardinero
Apartamentos Las Brisas

Apartamentos Las Brisas

3 out of 5
Fernández Castañeda, 17 Santander Cantabria
The price is ฿4,093 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿4,093
฿4,093 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach apartment in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, on-site car hire and an in-room coffee maker. Popular attractions El Sardinero Beach and Santander ...
7.6/10 Good! (90 reviews)
"Perfect location for travellers wanting beach access in minutes. Sight seeing bus stop around the corner. Supermarket very close. Housekeeper was excellent. Advise travellers to check the room type and amenity. We paid for a kitchen: freezer door missing, no tea cups, no kettle, no toaster!!!! Maintenance ..."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

Apartamentos Las Brisas
Hotel Boutique Las Brisas

Hotel Boutique Las Brisas

1 out of 5
Calle La Brana, 14 Santander Cantabria
The price is ฿3,268 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿3,268
฿3,594 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions El Sardinero Beach and Santander Ferry ...
7.8/10 Good! (136 reviews)
"Great location. Lovely character. Easy check-in and checkout. Lots of free on street parking. Would stay here again."

Reviewed on 12 Jun 2026

Hotel Boutique Las Brisas
Hotel Santemar

Hotel Santemar

4 out of 5
C/ Joaquin Costa, 28 Santander Cantabria
The price is ฿5,941 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
฿5,941
฿6,535 total
6 Sept - 7 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Santander. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Loved the location of this hotel. Beach is within a couple minutes walk, also there are some great restaurants and coffee nearby. It’s also really close to the tunnel to walk into the city center. The staff were very kind and helpful as well."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Hotel Santemar
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Where to stay in El Sardinero

Find the best El Sardinero areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A large, ornate archway with a clock above it, flanked by buildings with balconies.

Santander City Centre

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.

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

La Gándara

The pristine beaches and captivating waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to La Gándara. A stop by Chico Port or Centro Botín might round out your trip.

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

Cabildo de Arriba

The beaches and waterfront views are top of the list for many visitors to Cabildo de Arriba. A stop by Plaza Méjico or Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de la Consolacion might round out your trip.

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

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.

A marina with various boats docked, a waterfront promenade, and buildings in the background.

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.

El Sardinero Travel Guide