Abba Santander

Hotels
8.5 (2066 reviews)
Calderón de la Barca, 3 , Santander , ES

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Business center
Heating
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Attentive staff
Cons:
Unpleasant odors
Inconsistent breakfast quality

Categories

Cleanliness
7.71
Some reviews mentioned unpleasant odors in rooms and bathrooms.
Service
9.18
The staff was noted as kind and attentive, with specific praise for individual team members.
Location
9.22
Multiple reviews highlighted the hotel's excellent location near bus and train stations.
Room Quality
8.17
Guests enjoyed modern rooms but noted issues with odors and light in some instances.
Amenities
8.7
The hotel features useful amenities like tea and coffee facilities but some issues with heating.
Value for Money
8.66
Guests felt that the hotel offered good value for the price paid despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
7.71
Breakfast quality and variety received mixed reviews, with some dissatisfaction noted.
Overall Experience
8.68
Most reviews reflected a positive stay with some room for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 08:05

Property Description

Central Location and Convenience
The Abba Santander is ideally situated in the heart of Santander, just a stone's throw away from the train station and ferry port, offering unparalleled convenience for travelers.

Modern Amenities
Experience comfort at its best in our modern, air-conditioned rooms equipped with free Wi-Fi, plasma TV, and a minibar. The separate bathroom with a hairdryer adds a touch of luxury to your stay.

Easy Access to Attractions
With its central location and close proximity to transport links, exploring Santander's top attractions such as the Pereda gardens and the Cathedral is a breeze for guests staying at Abba Santander.

Book your stay at Abba Santander now for a memorable and convenient experience in Santander.

Important information:

You can use the Special Requests box when booking or contact the property.

Please note that for reservations with more than 5 rooms special conditions for cancelation or prepayment apply.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SDR

Location

Guest Reviews

8.5
Based on 2066 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.71
Service: 9.18
Location: 9.22
Room Quality: 8.17
Amenities: 8.7
Value for Money: 8.66
Food and Beverage: 7.71
Overall Experience: 8.68
D
Desmond • solo_traveller • ca
9
A lovely hotel is a really good location.
Pros:

A lovely hotel in aa great location, near the train and bus station.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
H
Herrero • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

La amabilidad del personal

Cons:

No se reponia en el desayuno

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
D
DE JUAN • extended_group • es
9
Una ciudad muy bonita para disfrutarla.
Pros:

La ubicación es ideal. Y el trato del personal excelente

Cons:

Nada

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
W
Worthy • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Although not much to look at from the outside, like a lot of other buildings in Santander, this is a superb hotel, and up there with some of the best.
We arrived off the ferry from Portsmouth at 08:00, and it was only a four minute walk from the terminal to the hotel. Despite it being very early for our 15:00 check-in, the friendly and professional Receptionist allowed us to store our bags there, whilst we went exploring. She also advised that if we returned an hour later, early check-in could be arranged for a €15 fee.
As it was a nice day we didn't need the early check-in, so came back after 15:00. The new Receptionist was just as friendly and professional as the first. He also added breakfast onto our bill at €10pp, as we had a long day ahead of us the following day. If you book the breakfast at check-in you get it with about a 20% discount.
The room itself was fabulous. Large and spacious, on the top floor, overlooking the bus and railway stations. The bathroom was sleek and modern, the shower hot and powerful, and the towels lovely and thick.
The bed was superb, with a thick mattress, and very comfortable. The air con worked great, and there's also bonus points for the inclusion in the room of a fridge.
The breakfast was tasty and plentiful, easily worth the money, and the young gentleman running the breakfast room did so to the same high standards as the rest of the staff in this wonderful hotel.
All in all a superb hotel, conveniently located in the centre of Santander. Should I come back to this town, this hotel will be my first choice.

Cons:

Absolutely nothing.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
I
Ikerne • extended_group • es
9
Pros:

El desayuno y la ubicación excelente

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
M
Mike • couple • gb
7
2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
T
Tiberiu • couple • ro
9
Cons:

The colors of the walls.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
A
AMPARO • solo_traveller • es
9
Pros:

Proximidad con estación de tren /bus y localización céntrica.

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
A
Antonius van den Hazelkamp • solo_traveller • nl
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
P
Pepe • solo_traveller • es
8
Pros:

La ubicación

Cons:

Desayuno caro

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
D
Donna • couple • gb
10
Fab hotel in a wonderful location for trains, buses, ferries and to get to all areas of the city.
Pros:

The breakfast on the mezzanine was superb in terms of choice, presentation staff
The desk staff were really friendly and helpful
The lift was very effective
Everything in the hotel was very clean and to a high standard

Cons:

There are no bedside tables, just a charging point and small shelf for phone ( easy to knock off when the alarm goes off). It would have been useful to have one for tissues, water, book, medicines etc .This is the only thing we could write here!!

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
R
Rocio • solo_traveller • mx
9
Todo perfecto!
Pros:

Ubicación, amabilidad, comodidad

Cons:

Nada

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
P
Popi • solo_traveller • cy
9
Pros:

Good installations,near the center,has supermarket and coffee shops around the corner

Cons:

Nothing to comment

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
M
Mui Heng • couple • gb
10
Enjoyed my stay.
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

None

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
J
John • solo_traveller • ie
8
I asked my daughter to book a nice hotel close some nice restaurants. I hit the jackpot.
Pros:

It was so Central and so comfortable, just perfect of what I wanted

Cons:

Absolutely nothing it was just perfect

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
I
ian • family_with_children • gb
8
Perfectly located modern hotel
Pros:

Lovely hotel friendly staff and perfectly located near the bus station and old town , room was clean and had nice decor

Cons:

Only complaint was the pillows had a damp smell to them , and an annoying alarm went off at 7am each morning in the corridors

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
I
Ian • couple • gb
10
Just what we needed, great hotel and the staff were brilliant.
Pros:

Location and quality of hotel

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
J
jose • solo_traveller • es
7
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
S
salo • extended_group • es
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
F
Francisco • couple • es
8
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee