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Abba Santander Hotel

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A spacious interior with wooden bookshelves, a central column, and a seating area with yellow chairs and tables.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small stool, and a chair.
A spacious lobby with modern seating, large windows with decorative glass, and a patterned floor.
A hotel reception area with a modern design, a reception desk, and a sign for 'abba hotels'.
A historic building with a prominent sign reading "HOTEL ABBA SANTANDER".

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is $103
$94 nightly
$103 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14

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Calle Calderón de la Barca, 3, Santander, Cantabria, 39002
  • Place, Santander Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mercado La Esperanza
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Centro Botín
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Santander (SDR)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a small stool, and a chair.

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A compact workspace with a desk, chair, and shelving unit against a green wall.

Triple Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 248 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a smaller bed, a mirror, and a window with curtains.

Triple Room (2+1 Child)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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A modern bathroom with two sinks, a large mirror, and a glass shower enclosure.

Double Room (Single)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Santander

With a stay at Abba Santander Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Santander, steps from Santander Ferry Terminal and within a 5-minute walk of Santander Cathedral. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Centro Botín and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Primera El Sardinero Beach.

What's nearby

  • Santander Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Plaza Porticada - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Mercado La Esperanza - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Banco Santander - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Centro Botín - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) - 3 min walk
  • Santander (SDR) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Royalty - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪El Italiano - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Castilla 23 - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Gallofa - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sandwich 17 Bar - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Abba Santander Hotel

Abba Santander Hotel offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. LCD televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and tour/ticket assistance.
Satisfy your appetite at the hotel's coffee shop/cafe, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 16 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Locally sourced food prioritized
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per night

Property payment types

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Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 12 for adults and EUR 6 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 16 per day (820 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

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Abba Santander Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 230 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 88 out of 230 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 230 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 230 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 230 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great room, location and staff!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, service, room cleanliness and comfort.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kinga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very stylish and clean room, also very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location next to bus station, good breakfast friendly staff, unfortunately no international TV stations available in bedroom which was mentioned during stay. Shops and restaurants with one good Italian nearby. Lovely promenade area with golden sandy beaches further along within reach.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Uwe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I stopped over between two trains and looked for a hotel close to the station. I found that hotel and the rooms have been very clean and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The gluten free corner in the breakfast room is very welcome. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really wonderful hotel and staff, I enjoyed staying there. Well located, great restaurants nearby and a beautiful park on the water was just a few blocks down.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast. Great location. Smaller room but very comfortable bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
would like say that ,my stay at the Abba was way beyond my expectations: I especially appreciated the kind assistance offered by your staff: SRA Virginia helped me in many ways including getting me on a wonderful tour to Comillas and assistance with communications which are difficult for a 93 year old like me::::Excellent breakfast and room: Iwill recommend Abba hotels to friends and hope to return soo:
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super convenient to the ferry and bus station
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok for short stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Keith

Liked: Staff & service
Staff were very friendly. Very convenient location. Did not like the dark decor and dim lighting. Did not like cushions with no practical use. We had to stack them on the floor as there was no other space.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed a comfortable night and excellent breakfast and will use ABBA again in the future.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Armando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice small hotel with a very friendly staff. Great area, parking could be dificult at time, the hotel had 3 reserved spaces and when available they will let you park for as long as you need to. Room medium size, bed good, breakfast good too.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was perfectly placed for everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent hotel

The room was comfortable and clean. All of the staff were friendly and very helpful. The breakfast was lovely lots to chose from. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was good but not free — cost €10
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The room is quite small but clean with good price.

Good location in the city centre and very convenient if you take the ferry.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Convenient for ferry terminal

We stayed one night with our dog before taking the ferry back to the UK. It is very convenient for the ferry terminal. Lots of restaurants near by.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but it had a funky smell coming from the bathroom. The air conditioning was not working properly but we open a windows and the problem was solve due to the outside weather of 15 degrees.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Best in Santander

Outstanding staff where nothing was too much trouble. Comfortable room and well stocked. We had our dog with us and even he received a welcome gift.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

yvette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, very clean, comfortable bed. Lovely fragrance in corridors. Warm and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No Airconditioning small room
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ferry terminal

Ideal location as it was convenient to the ferry terminal and cuty centre
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ileana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Right across from the bus station and a block from the train station. Grocery store, shops and restaurants all around. A couple of blocks from Botin arts center and waterfront. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

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