What's it like in El Sardinero?

Travellers to Santander's El Sardinero neighbourhood will be sure to enjoy a stay here. Are you looking for El Sardinero travel tips? Make sure that you visit El Sardinero Beach and Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Santander while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in El Sardinero?

Based on our traveller data, Hotel Chiqui is one of the top choices for your stay in El Sardinero. This hotel is a short 5-minute walk from El Sardinero Beach, and it offers a restaurant and a poolside bar. Other good choices for your stay in the neighbourhood include Gran Hotel Sardinero and Dorma Sardinero .

How many hotels should I expect to find in the El Sardinero area?

If you're searching for places to stay in Santander, choose from one of Expedia's 15 hotels and other accommodation options in El Sardinero.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in El Sardinero, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your arrival date. If your reservation is non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in El Sardinero.

What are the top things to see and do in El Sardinero?

Spend some time exploring the natural setting of El Sardinero with a visit to Jardines de Piquio and Parque de Matalenas. El Sardinero Beach and Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Santander are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. A few places to visit in the area around El Sardinero include El Sardinero Stadium, Primera El Sardinero Beach and Gran Casino del Sardinero. While you're out sightseeing, Forestal Park Santander and Playa de los Molinucos are a couple of additional sights to visit in Santander.

Top 10 El Sardinero Hotels of 2026

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Our top choices for El Sardinero hotels

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

1. Hotel Chiqui

El Sardinero

Clare

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

2. Gran Hotel Sardinero

El Sardinero

Maria Fernanda

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

3. Dorma Sardinero

El Sardinero

Carlos

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

4. Hotel Boutique Las Brisas

El Sardinero

Neil

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

5. Hotel Palacio del Mar

El Sardinero

Adrian

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A reception area with a marble wall, a glass counter, and a tropical leaf pattern on the wall.

6. Alda Don Carlos

El Sardinero

Erin S

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

7. Apartamentos Las Brisas

El Sardinero

Anonymous traveller

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A buffet with various food items and a digital thermometer.

8. Hotel Santemar

0.7 km from El Sardinero

RAQUEL

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

9. Hotel Bahia

Santander City Centre, 2.2 km from El Sardinero

mary

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern building with a sign reading "CIUDAD DE SANTANDER".

10. NH Ciudad de Santander

1.4 km from El Sardinero

Jesus Frías

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

11. Hotel Art Santander

1.5 km from El Sardinero

Amanda

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

12. Dorma Coliseum

Santander City Centre, 2.2 km from El Sardinero

Jose

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

13. Gran Hotel Victoria

0.9 km from El Sardinero

Cesar

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A clear swimming pool with lounge chairs and a person swimming.

14. Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía

1.2 km from El Sardinero

Steven

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

15. Ibis Styles Santander

4.1 km from El Sardinero

Nataliya

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A hotel room with a wooden headboard labeled "21 Paseo de Pereda".

16. Suite Home Pinares

0.5 km from El Sardinero

Richard

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a view of the marina.

17. Hotel Vincci Puertochico

Puertochico, 1.4 km from El Sardinero

Michael

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

18. Hotel Picos de Europa

Cabildo de Arriba, 2.9 km from El Sardinero

Gail

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

19. Hotel Citrea Santander

2.5 km from El Sardinero

Stephen

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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

20. Abba Santander Hotel

2.5 km from El Sardinero

Reecia

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

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Property	Property class	Guest rating
Gran Hotel Sardinero	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 488 reviews	View
Hotel Chiqui	3.0 star property	9.0 Wonderful 929 reviews	View
Alda Don Carlos	3.0 star property	8.8 Excellent 41 reviews	View
Dorma Sardinero	4.0 star property	8.6 Excellent 670 reviews	View
Hotel Palacio del Mar	4.0 star property	8.4 Very good 191 reviews	View

Where to stay in El Sardinero

Find the best El Sardinero areas for the activities you enjoy most.

A large historic building with multiple arches and balconies.

Santander City Centre

Wander through the picturesque gardens and along the coastal boulevard, enter the vast cathedral and examine the fascinating monuments in the heart of Santander.

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

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.

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

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.

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

La Gándara

Vacation in a northern Spanish town that is set amid spectacular natural landscapes and close to an ancient cave system decorated with Paleolithic art.

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Cueto

While there might not be top attractions in Cueto, you can explore the larger area and discover places like El Sardinero Stadium and Palacio de Exposiciones y Congresos de Santander.

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Top El Sardinero Hotel Reviews

Ibis Styles Santander

10/10 Excellent

"we thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience,"

Hotel Picos de Europa

10/10 Excellent

"We arrived at 1pm and were able to check into our room. Very clean, powerful shower and small bottles of complimentary water and toiletries replenished each day. Great location for walking around the city. Hotel guests receive 10% discount off menu del dia, served 1pm-4pm - choice of 3 starters, mains and desserts and includes bread and half a bottle of wine each for €18. The Rioja wine is very full bodied. Highly recommended for authentic home cooked Spanish food. Would highly recommend this hotel."

Hotel Boutique Las Brisas

8/10 Good

"The homely design is very attractive and makes you feel connected. Unfortunately we had a room on the second floor and there was no elevator. When we arrived we were helped upstairs, but when leaving no personel was present. The design of the room was charming but the space crampy, feeling crowded, small, and restricted. The queensize bed stood with one side against the wall and for the person sleeping at that side it was quite an effort to get out quickly. Also the bathroom was crampy. The part of town it was located in reminded us of the Cote d'Azur in France, the beach close by. Transfer to the city center was done with TUS (transporte Municipal de Santander)."

Estudios Aranzazu

10/10 Excellent

"All wonderful for the price. The staff were so friendly. Checkin was great and loved that the key was on your phone. The normal beds had a nice firm mattress, the window had great blinds that kept light out. Lots of space in wardrobes. Shower pressure was great (shower curtain not so great at keeping water out the bathroom). Towels provide along with small toiletries such as mini soap blocks and single use bodywash and shapoo in one, Had a TV and mini kitchenette. Good lighting in the room.with bedside tables and lights. Lots of charge points too. We were in the 5th floor with 1 quick lifts availble. Area was great, a coffee and bakery shop less than a minute away, along with two bars that were very cheap. Its around 30 minutes to the harbour and 15 minutes to closest set of resturants. The area is pretty flat with no major hills. The only niggle which we didn't raise with the hotel was that the additional bed in our triple room was very loud when ever you moved."

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Our top choices for El Sardinero hotels

1. Hotel Chiqui

2. Gran Hotel Sardinero

3. Dorma Sardinero

4. Hotel Boutique Las Brisas

5. Hotel Palacio del Mar

6. Alda Don Carlos

7. Apartamentos Las Brisas

8. Hotel Santemar

9. Hotel Bahia

10. NH Ciudad de Santander

11. Hotel Art Santander

12. Dorma Coliseum

13. Gran Hotel Victoria

14. Sercotel El Balcón de la Bahía

15. Ibis Styles Santander

16. Suite Home Pinares

17. Hotel Vincci Puertochico

18. Hotel Picos de Europa

19. Hotel Citrea Santander

20. Abba Santander Hotel

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Where to stay in El Sardinero

Santander City Centre

Puertochico

Cabildo de Arriba

La Gándara

Cueto

Top El Sardinero Hotel Reviews

Ibis Styles Santander

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