San Vicente del Monte … San Vicente is a very beautiful place where you can meet kind people and eat the typical cantabrian food. And it's very close to the beaches and the mountains.
Gerardo Diego Hostel in Solorzano … Three of us stayed here in 1986 and to this day, I have only the fondest memories of this hidden jewel tucked away in the northwest Spanish countryside a bit off the beaten path, thankfully! We came to Solorzano by accident -- the hostel in Santander was closed for repairs, this was the nearest place, and sunset was fast approaching. We were the only overnight guests, in early August no less, but had the pleasure of sharing our breakfast with the schoolchildren who studied on the property. Very simple facilities, but clean, with comfortable beds and a lovely view of the small village.
El Albaicin Hostel in Santander … I had a great stay here. Owners are indeed very friendly and helpful. Most of rooms are dorms (at least I stayed in one), large, with an excellent view. An acceptable coffee, and right in the center of the city.
El Albaicin Hostel in Santander … A nice enough place -- the owner seemed very friendly. we arrived at 8 a.m. having spent three hours sleeping in an alleyway -- our coach got in at 4 a.m. and we couldn't get into the hostel till 8! he gave us breakfast immediately before even asking for money, and let me check my emails on his personal computer. then we were showed to our room, which was lovely, a great view over the bay. The rooms were clean and we had an en-suite bathroom, which was great. Breakfast was good, free as well, and the hostel had a lovely location, close to the centre of the city. Could have been a bit closer to the beach though! A few bad points -- the hostel had no central common room, so there was no way to meet fellow travelers. also, the hostel is a school, and there were children in classes while we were there -- doesn't lend itself to too much of a "backpackers" atmosphere!
Posada Rural El Remanso de Triviecu in Santander … I've stayed at El Remanso de Triviecu for two nights and I adored it. The house is fantastic, the service excellent. Very clean room and bathroom, very friendly staff. The house and its surroundings invite you to stay there, even if your main goal is to visit Cantabria, which by the way, is also a very beautiful region. Hope I can return to El Remanso someday.
Hospedaje Magallanes in Santander … I found the address of this hostel on the Internet before arriving in Santander, without knowing exactly what to expect. Luckily there were no nasty surprises when arriving at this hostel.
The staff are welcoming and really friendly. They make you feel very comfortable. The place is spotless, it smells clean and the location is just perfect.
Next time I visit Santander, I'll definitely stay at this place. I promised I would be back!!
Hospedaje Magallanes in Santander … Absolutely first-class, comfortable and clean!!! Having used the Internet to book my room, I found the staff to be friendly, and I received a very quick reply to both confirm my booking AND answer a few questions. Also, their Web site is definitely user friendly. This pension is truly good value for money.
Hostal Golf in Maliaño Santander … We spent one night in the most ugly hostel in town. The hostel is surrounded by:
— A four-lane lane highway
— A service station
— Railroad tracks
— FERROATLANTICA, producing steel in about 100 meters. It is so loud you can't open window. Some rooms DON'T have a window!
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