Santander accommodation from NZ$98

The nearest hotels to the Santander Cathedral are the Hostal San Glorio and Hotel Celuisma Alisas. The Hotel Piñamar and Vincci Puertochico are close to the Plaza Porticada. If you plan to stay near the Santander Ferry Terminal, select from convenient hotel options such as the Eurostars Hotel Real and Hotel Central. Hotels close to the University of Cantabria are the Hotel Santemar and Hotel Bahia.

The Hotel Torresport is 20 kilometres from the main part of Santander. Another accommodation option is the Hotel Besaya, which is situated 20 kilometres away. You could also book a room at the Celuisma Torrelavega or the Hotel Antoyana.

After seeing Santander, take a little time to discover the wider region of the Cantabria area. Cantabria offers beaches and coastal plains, as well as common Cantabria tourist destinations like the ruins, old towns and historic palaces. Or spend some time mountain biking, mountain climbing and hiking while you're here.

Santillana del Mar is 25 kilometres to the west of Santander and is where you'll find the Caves of Altamira, Museo de la Tortura and La Colegiata. The Posada La Cotía and Hospedaje Luciano are some of the great hotel and apartment alternatives in Santillana del Mar. Or, you could stay in Laredo, 35 kilometres to the east of Santander, where you can choose from the Hotel Cortijo and Casona de la Ventilla. Regardless of whether you're passing through or spending a few nights in Laredo, set aside some time to check out the Berria Beach, Orinon Beach and Sonabia Beach.

If you are transiting into or out of Santander Airport and want to stay nearby, check out the latest deals at the Apartamentos Turísticos Bahía de Boó or the Hotel Sercotel Los Ángeles.