Santander: our three hotels side by side

Our three hotel picks in Santander side by side: guest score, reviews, stars, area and reference price per night.

	Budget Citrea Santander	Best Value Gran Hotel Sardinero	Luxury Eurostars Hotel Real
Guest score	9.3/10	8.9/10	8.8/10
Reviews	1,477	3,777	1,133
Stars	★★★	★★★★	★★★★★
Area	The Real Heart of Santander	Plaza de Italia, 1	Paseo Pérez Galdós, 28
Reference price per night	€67	€71	€180
Guests like	Location: Central setting within walking distance of train stations, shops, and restaurants. Staff: Friendly, attentive team provide a warm welcome and local tips.	Location: Situated on the seafront near the ferry port with a bus stop outside. Staff: Professional, attentive, and friendly team assist guests at the reception.	Staff: Friendly, helpful, and professional team provide attentive service. Views: Spectacular outlook over the bay, sea, and gardens.
Guests mention	Parking: Paid spaces available nearby, though street spots are scarce and difficult to find.	Breakfast: Buffet includes hot and cold options, though food is sometimes lukewarm or limited.	Bar: Pleasant terrace setting, though food options are limited and service can be slow.
Good for	ac, breakfast	beach, family, ac, breakfast	family, parking, gym, breakfast

Which one?

Choose Citrea Santander if price matters most, Gran Hotel Sardinero for the best balance of score and price, and Eurostars Hotel Real if you want the best-reviewed upscale stay.

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Prices are reference rates for a 2-night stay for 2 adults (10 to 12 Nov 2026), not live quotes. Scores and review counts are Booking.com snapshots from September 2026. Always check the current price before quoting it as today's.