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Situated in Santander, Cantabria region, Alojamientos Cantíber is set 700 metres from Santander Port. The property is located a 14-minute walk from Camino de Santiago en Santander, 1.8 km from Puerto Chico and 2 km from Santander Festival Palace. A tour desk can provide information on the area.

Very good lokation, clean, comfy room.

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9.2
Superb
1,567 reviews
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US$25
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Located in Santander and with Playa Los Peligros reachable within 1.5 km, Enjoy Santander provides a shared lounge, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a terrace. This property is situated a short distance from attractions such as Santander Festival Palace, El Sardinero Casino, and El Sardinero Stadium. The hostel features family rooms.

One of the best hostels I've ever been to. Even though you share a room, you have got a "private" space. The place was clean and calm. Thank you!

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8.9
Fabulous
1,096 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

Santander Central Hostel offers accommodation in Santander. It features free WiFi .

The dormitory room features bunk beds with individual nightlight and lockers.

You will find a shared kitchen at the property and a seating area with a library.

Everything. The owner makes you feel like at home

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8.8
Fabulous
1,471 reviews
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US$25
per night

Located in Santander, Hostel Villa Miguela features a garden, shared lounge, terrace, and free WiFi throughout the property. The property is close to Puerto Chico, Santander Festival Palace and El Sardinero Casino. Certain rooms at the property include a balcony with a city view.

The hostel is very modern and clean, everything was great.

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8.8
Fabulous
600 reviews
Price from
US$30
per night

2.7 km from Playa Los Peligros, El Hostel & CO is set in Santander and offers air-conditioned rooms. The property features a bar, as well as a restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.9 km from Playa del Puntal.

• This is probably one of my most favorite hostels I've ever stayed at. Let's start with the location. It is in an old bus station terminal. The husband and wife own the restaurant in the front and the hostel in the back / on the side. You can enter the Hostel either through the restaurant or around the left side; there is a door where you can enter / check in. I'd go around to the side if the restaurant is full, or, during peak dining times. • Bathrooms were massive! 4 showers, multiple urinals, toilets and sinks in the men's. I read a review that said the hot water didn't work, I found this to be untrue. I used 3 different stalls while I was there and hot water wasn't an issue. It does take 20 to 40 seconds to heat up though. • Bedrooms were all vaulted ceilings, fresh paint, amazing beds, super comfy with a privacy screen / curtain. Each room had air conditioning and functional power outlets. Rooms were cleaned daily by the staff. Each bed has two lockers, one under the bed (massive) and one on the wall (smaller). Both have keys and locks provided by the hostel. • Kitchen and recreation area is a good size and the refrigerators for food storage are quite large (2). Definitely eat at the restaurant when you stay here. Cannot speak highly enough of these amazing people and there establishment.

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8.2
Very good
655 reviews
Price from
US$27
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Featuring a shared lounge, a terrace as well as a bar, Hostel Royalty ALBERGUE is located in the centre of Santander, 2.5 km from Playa Los Peligros. Located around 1.6 km from Puerto Chico, the hostel with free WiFi is also 1.7 km away from Santander Festival Palace. The property is non-smoking and is situated 2.7 km from Playa del Puntal.

Very near to bus station and to the city center. Clean rooms and bathrooms, comfortable beds. Very friendly and helpful hosts.

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8.2
Very good
355 reviews
Price from
US$32
per night

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Hostel Allegro offers accommodation in Santander, on El Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route.

Santander Port is 800 metres from Hostel Allegro , while Camino de Santiago en Santander is 1.4 km away. The nearest airport is Santander Airport, 4 km from the property.

The receptionist was really kind and available if we happened to need help

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8.7
Fabulous
747 reviews
Price from
US$26
per night

Located in Santander, Hostel de las Facultades features free WiFi throughout the property. It is located a 15 minute walk from the University area and 200 metres from the S-20 Avenida de la Constitucion motorway.

The host was so hospitable .could not do enough for us. Great restaurant closeby.

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8.3
Very good
313 reviews
Price from
US$61
per night

Boasting a terrace, Hostel Santander is situated in the heart of Santander, 500 metres from Santander Port. The property is located 800 metres from Puerto Chico. The property is set in the Santander City Centre district.

A bit difficult to find initially, but beautiful location overlooking the bay. Very clean, well-maintained premises with excellent kitchen and bathroom facilities.

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8
Very good
578 reviews
Price from
US$27
per night

Good morning RH Santander - Hostel offers accommodation in Santander near Playa El Sardinero II and Bikini Beach. Among the facilities at this property are a shared kitchen and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. Santander Festival Palace is 300 metres from the hostel and Puerto Chico is 500 metres away.

I have stayed here for several weeks for personal reasons and I've been thoroughly impressed. It was quiet, well located, comfortable, always clean, and the staff were proactive and super-helpful in responding quickly to everything I needed. It's a very small hostel, staff are not on site every day, but they respond quickly and helpfully to calls or WhatsApp messages. For the price especially, I have been extremely impressed and I will miss it when I leave later this week because it has even come to feel like home. I saw other reviews (the first time I looked at it and booked) which mentioned problems with humidity but I personally didn't experience any such problems, and I really hate humidity so I would have picked up on this.

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6.1
Review score
293 reviews
Price from
US$40
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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  • 8.0
    Scored 8.0
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 578 reviews
    Staff are brilliant and super helpful with my broken Spanish. The place was clean, comfy and inviting. Sockets and storage for every bunk is a fantastic feature which not many hostels have and it’s also one of the cheapest. A friend recommended this place to me and they where absolutely right to do so.
    J
    James
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$58.38
    6.8
    Scored 6.8
    Pleasant
    Rated pleasant
     · 3,682 reviews
    We loved the super friendly and helpful staff! Great location too. Felt safe.
    Nicholas
    Young couple
  • 9.2
    Scored 9.2
    Superb
    Rated superb
     · 1,567 reviews
    Probably one of the nicest hostels I've ever stayed in. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful - they remembered my name despite the fact I was only staying a few nights and always greeted me while a smile. The hostel was very clean, well run and well equipped with amenities - they even had a coffee machine! As a solo traveller, I felt exceptionally safe and welcomed and the environment was quiet and respectful. They even stored my luggage after check-out.
    Kirkpatrick
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$118.93
    8.2
    Scored 8.2
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 2,055 reviews
    Great location in Santander close to shops, bars and restaurants. Clean and free safe parking.
    Julie
    Young couple
  • 8.8
    Scored 8.8
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,470 reviews
    Really enjoyed our stay at this wee hostel, the staff were great, especially Angel who was very helpful. Nice common room, free breakfast, think the only thing that'd be nice to have was a hand dryer in the bathroom. It's a great location, just across the street from both train and bus station (that's where the airport ends and starts too). Easy enough to walk everywhere but also easy to use buses if needed. There's a supermarket right next to it as well.
    Ladislav
    Group
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 747 reviews
    Exactly what you want from a hostel - cheap, clean, and the owner was very friendly and helpful. Free breakfast was basic but a nice and pleasant gesture.
    Edward
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$139.77
    8.4
    Scored 8.4
    Very good
    Rated very good
     · 4,940 reviews
    Sea view rooms (overlooking the whole bay) are fantastic & well-worth the premium to "watch the world go by". Staff were very friendly, helpful, professional and spoke fluent English. Great location (tourist suburb) with excellent cheap bus service into central Santander (cheap , fast & regular)
    adrian
    Family with young children
  • 8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 1,702 reviews
    Great location by bus & train stations, Plaza Pombo & water front. Safe & easy in all respects. Just catch lift to floor indicated, not stairs. Lovely reception staff. Clean & comfortable. Would stay here again anytime.
    Lisbeth
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: US$148.12
    8.7
    Scored 8.7
    Fabulous
    Rated fabulous
     · 4,534 reviews
    Great location. End of the coastal strip with views out to the cliffs and the main town beach which is beautiful. Modern, spacious and clean with loads of safe parking which is a plus when you’re coming off or going on the ferry. Staff are lovely across board. Good bar and restaurant too although it’s a shame to miss out on the City’s incredible Tapas bar scene Good beds!
    Michael
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: US$113.53
    7.5
    Scored 7.5
    Good
    Rated good
     · 1,950 reviews
    Dog friendly modern comfortable hostel. Friendly staff. Good budget choice. Nice restaurant with good food on ground floor.
    Christine
    Young couple

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