Luxury pick · Santander

Eurostars Hotel Real

By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.

Eurostars Hotel Real, Santander
Guest score 8.8/10 · 1,133 reviews★★★★★€180 per night (reference)Paseo Pérez Galdós, 28, Santanderchosen from 9 hotels compared

Eurostars Hotel Real is worth booking if you want a five-star stay in Santander with the bay views guests rave about and a short walk to Sardinero. If you care more about price than status, our two cheaper picks score as well or better for far less.

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Who it suits and who should skip it

This is our Luxury pick for Santander. It holds an official five-star rating and lists a gym, garden, terrace, family rooms and free Wi-Fi. Guests single out the outlook over the bay, the sea and the gardens.

It suits couples on a special trip, travellers who value a calm setting with views, and families who want a family room in an upscale hotel.

Skip it if value is your priority. Both our Budget and Best Value picks have higher or similar guest scores and cost well under half as much per night. It is also not the place for travellers who want lively hotel dining, as the bar's food options draw complaints.

Location and getting around

The address is Paseo Pérez Galdós, 28. The location score is 9.1 out of 10.

Sardinero is about 0.9 km away, around 11 minutes on foot. Santander Cathedral is about 2.1 km, roughly 26 minutes. The Museo de Arte Moderno y Contemporáneo de Santander y Cantabria is about 2.4 km, around 30 minutes. Those last two are walkable for keen walkers, but many people will take public transport or a taxi. Walking times are straight-line estimates.

Parking appears in the hotel's tags, but the details and any cost are not confirmed. Ask the hotel if you are driving.

What guests say

The score is 8.8 out of 10 from 1,133 guest reviews.

Staff are described as friendly, helpful and professional, with attentive service. The views get strong words too: guests call the outlook over the bay, sea and gardens spectacular.

The complaint is the bar. Guests like the terrace setting, but say food options are limited and service can be slow. If you want a full dinner, plan to eat out.

Price and what you get compared with our other picks

The reference price was 180 euros per night. These are reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults, not live quotes. Check today's price for your dates.

Our Budget pick, Citrea Santander, is a three-star at 66.60 euros per night and scores 9.3, the highest of the three. Our Best Value pick, Gran Hotel Sardinero, is a four-star at 71 euros per night with a score of 8.9.

So here the extra 109 to 113 euros per night does not buy a better guest score. It buys five stars, the garden and the views guests praise. A buffet breakfast is listed; whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed.

Why it made our top 3

We compared 9 eligible hotels in Santander. For the Luxury slot we prioritise official five-star hotels, and a four-star can only replace one if it scores at least 8.5.

Eurostars Hotel Real met the five-star rule with a strong 8.8 from over a thousand reviews and a 9.1 location score. Its score placed it joint fourth of the 9, so it won the slot on category and quality together, not on rating alone.

Before you book

Room size, noise, renovation condition and cancellation terms have not been assessed. If the views matter to you, check which room types face the bay before you pay, as not every room may have the same outlook.

Confirm parking, breakfast inclusion and gym hours for your dates. Then compare the live price with Citrea Santander and Gran Hotel Sardinero.

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Questions travellers ask

Does Eurostars Hotel Real have sea views?

Guests describe a spectacular outlook over the bay, the sea and the gardens. Which rooms have that view is not confirmed, so check the room type before booking.

How far is Eurostars Hotel Real from Sardinero beach area?

Sardinero is about 0.9 km away, roughly 11 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.

How much does Eurostars Hotel Real cost?

The reference price was 180 euros per night, seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.

Is the food at Eurostars Hotel Real good?

Guests like the terrace setting of the bar but say food options are limited and service can be slow. A buffet breakfast is listed.

Is Eurostars Hotel Real worth it over cheaper hotels?

Only if five stars and the views matter to you. Our Budget pick scores 9.3 at 66.60 euros per night and our Best Value pick scores 8.9 at 71 euros.

Our other two picks in Santander