Where to stay in Santander

from €239/night9 hotels sampledES
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3★+ hotels in Santander from €239/night (range €239–486, 9 hotels sampled, ~3 weeks out).

Hotel Puerta Santander hotel · Santander
from €239/night★ 3
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ibis Styles Santander hotel · Santander
from €242/night★ 3
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NH Ciudad de Santander hotel · Santander
from €298/night★ 3
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Getting there

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Weather in Santander

Wed ☁️ 26° 19° 💧0%
Thu ☀️ 27° 20° 💧0%
Fri 🌤️ 26° 21° 💧5%
Sat 🌦️ 25° 20° 💧78%
Sun 🌦️ 23° 19° 💧69%
Mon 🌦️ 23° 19° 💧31%
Tue 🌤️ 28° 15° 💧0%

In Jul, Santander typically sees ~24°C daytime highs and 17 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 €5 — 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 (7)
from €87
Santillana, Altamira, Comillas & San Vicente de la B. Guided Tour★ 5.0 (7)
from €30
Kayak excursion through the Bay of Santander.★ 5.0 (4)
from €80
Bilbao and Castro Urdiales Day Tour from Santander★ 5.0 (2)
from €5
TOP Santander : Private guided tour with your mobile★ 5.0 (1)

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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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