Where to stay in Santander

from €70/night20 hotels sampledES
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3★+ hotels in Santander from €70/night (range €70–282, 20 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).

Hotel Arha Santander hotel · Santander
from €70/night★ 3
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Hotel Puerta Santander hotel · Santander
from €85/night★ 3
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ibis Styles Santander hotel · Santander
from €86/night★ 3
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Getting there

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Weather in Santander

Sun 🌦️ 28° 22° 💧10%
Mon ☁️ 24° 21° 💧3%
Tue 🌦️ 26° 18° 💧90%
Wed 🌦️ 21° 17° 💧91%
Thu ☁️ 22° 11° 💧4%
Fri 🌦️ 22° 17° 💧11%
Sat 🌦️ 22° 16° 💧10%

In Sep, Santander typically sees ~23°C daytime highs and 13 rainy days.

Best time to visit Santander — climate

Jan: ~15°C daytime, 19 rainy days 15° JanFeb: ~16°C daytime, 12 rainy days 16° FebMar: ~15°C daytime, 17 rainy days 15° MarApr: ~19°C daytime, 16 rainy days 19° AprMay: ~19°C daytime, 19 rainy days 19° MayJun: ~25°C daytime, 10 rainy days 25° JunJul: ~24°C daytime, 17 rainy days 24° JulAug: ~26°C daytime, 10 rainy days 26° AugSep: ~23°C daytime, 13 rainy days 23° SepOct: ~21°C daytime, 11 rainy days 21° OctNov: ~17°C daytime, 16 rainy days 17° NovDec: ~14°C daytime, 17 rainy days 14° Dec

Good to know

CurrencyEuro (€)
Power plugsType C/F
BorderSchengen — no passport control from Schengen countries

Things to do in Santander

Top-rated tours and tickets from €12 — book ahead for the popular ones.

from €430
Full Day Private 4WD Tour from Santander to Picos de Europa. Excellent meals.★ 5.0 (32)
from €68
Discover the village of San Sebastian De Garabandal- small groups★ 5.0 (8)
from €30
Kayak excursion through the Bay of Santander.★ 5.0 (5)
from €38
Santander Small Group Walking Tour★ 5.0 (2)
from €12
Guided tour of Santander Cathedral★ 5.0 (2)
from €212
Exclusive Tour of Santander with Cathedral and Booty Centre★ 5.0 (2)

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About Santander

Santander is the capital and largest city of the province of Cantabria on the north coast of Spain, with a population of 175,000 in 2025. Its beaches draw Spanish visitors; most international visitors are just passing through via the ferry port, but its churches and museums are worth a longer stay.

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Round out the trip

eSIM for SantanderData from the moment you land — no roaming bills. Rent a car in SantanderCompare local and international rental desks. Airport transferFixed-price pickup waiting at arrivals. Travel insuranceMedical + luggage cover from a few €/day.

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