El Centro
Vargas · Cantabria

El Centro

Guest house in Vargas with free public parking, rooms with private bathrooms and easy access to Puente Viesgo, Cabárceno and nature trails.

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8.4 Score
308 Reviews
17:00 Check-in
Area Vargas
Nearby Cabárceno Nature Park · 8 km
Parking Free
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 17:00

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El Centro

El Centro is a guest house in Vargas, at El Cruce, s/n, with free public parking on site. Its four room types include double and triple options, all with a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and bed linen. The double rooms are 14 m² and have mountain views; the triple rooms offer 18 m² and different bed configurations.

Facilities also include heating, wooden or parquet flooring and a shower or bathtub depending on the room; free WiFi is available in the shared areas. The rooms accommodate two or three people, depending on the type. The Cantabria Cave Art Centre is 2.9 km away, Puente Viesgo is 2.5 km away and Cabárceno Nature Park is 8 km away. Santander is 26 km away.

El Centro
★ 8.4 · Very good · 308 reviews

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Guest house in Vargas with free public parking, rooms with private bathrooms and easy access to Puente Viesgo, Cabárceno and nature trails.

Room types

El Centro offers four room types: 14 m² double rooms and 18 m² triple rooms. The two double options differ in their bed configuration: one has two single beds and the other has one double bed. Both have mountain views, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV, and accommodate up to two people.

The triple rooms provide more space, at 18 m², and accommodate three people. One has a single bed and a double bed, while the other has three single beds. All rooms include a private bathroom and bed linen. Facilities include heating, wooden or parquet flooring, towels and a clothes rack; the triple rooms specify a shower, while the double rooms have a bathtub or shower. Your choice therefore depends mainly on the number of guests and the bed arrangement.

Double Room with Bathroom - 2 Beds — El Centro
Double Room with Bathroom - 2 Beds
14 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Mountain view
  • Bathtub or shower

At 14 m², this room accommodates two people and has two single beds. It offers mountain views and a private bathroom, as well as a flat-screen TV, heating and wooden or parquet flooring. The bathroom has a bathtub or shower, and bed linen and towels are provided.

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Double Room — El Centro
Double Room
14 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Mountain view
  • Heating

This 14 m² option has one double bed instead of two single beds and also offers mountain views. It is designed for two people and includes a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and heating. Wooden or parquet flooring and the option of a bathtub or shower complete the facilities.

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Triple Room with Bathroom — El Centro
Triple Room with Bathroom
18 m²

  • 1 Single bed and 1 Double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Shower
  • Flat-screen TV

At 18 m², this room combines one single bed and one double bed to accommodate up to three people, with two types of bed in the same room. It has a private bathroom with a shower, a flat-screen TV, heating and wooden or parquet flooring. It is the triple option for guests who prefer to share a double bed.

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Triple Room with Bathtub
18 m²

  • 3 Single beds
  • Max 3 guests
  • Shower
  • Heating

This 18 m² triple room has three single beds instead of a double bed and a single bed. It accommodates up to three people and has a private bathroom with a shower, a flat-screen TV, heating and wooden or parquet flooring. This arrangement gives each guest their own bed.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’re looking for free parking: El Centro offers public parking on site, and you don’t need to reserve a space.
  • you want to visit Cabárceno Nature Park, 8 km away, or Puente Viesgo, 2.5 km away.
  • you prefer rooms with a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV.
  • free WiFi in the shared areas is enough for you.
  • you’re travelling as a couple or in a small group and want to choose between double and triple rooms.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need WiFi in your room: free WiFi is available in the shared areas.
  • you want private parking: the parking available on site is public.
  • you need to arrive before 17:00 or after 20:30, outside check-in hours.
  • your stay is focused on Santander and you’d rather stay in the city: Puerto Chico is 26 km away.

Hotel facilities & services

El Centro offers everyday facilities in the rooms and shared areas. Parking is free, and free WiFi is available in the shared areas. The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower or bathtub, toilet, towels, toilet paper and bed linen. The flat-screen TV is complemented by heating, wooden or parquet flooring and a clothes rack. The accommodation is non-smoking and provides invoices. Hiking offers an outdoor activity option. The indoor facilities combine bathroom essentials, textiles and basic furnishings, as well as heating and a TV for everyday use in the room.

Great for your stay

  • Free parking
  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Shower
  • Hiking

General facilities

  • Hiking
  • Invoice provided
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wooden or parquet flooring
  • Heating

Parking

  • Parking

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Clothes rack

Location & what to see

El Centro is in Vargas, near El Cruce, with local village and valley landmarks nearby. Avenida de los Hermanos Leal presentes is 50 m away and Iglesia del Ángel is 250 m away; Meson Dos Rios is also 50 m away. Área recreativa río Pas is 4.2 km away, while Monte Dobra is 4.8 km away. Centro de interpretación del románico is 1.7 km away and Parque de la Viesca is 9 km away.

Puente Viesgo, 2.5 km away, offers access to Cantabria’s prehistoric heritage. The Cantabria Cave Art Centre is 2.9 km away and Cueva de El Castillo is 3.2 km away; Centro de Interpretación de las Cuevas del Monte del Castillo is the same distance away. Cabárceno Nature Park is 8 km away. For a trip to the coast, Parque Natural Dunas de Liencres is 13 km away, with its dunes and coastline.

Renedo and Zurita train stations are 3.7 and 3.8 km away, respectively. Santander Airport is 15 km away. Puerto Chico and Palacio de Festivales de Santander are 26 km away, while Gran Casino Sardinero is 28 km away. These landmarks make it possible to combine cultural visits in Santander with trips through inland Cantabria. In Puente Viesgo, a visit to the caves and the cave art centre can be combined with a walk around the village. The surrounding area also offers hiking options along rivers and through the hills, with nearby spots such as Monte Dobra and Área recreativa río Pas.

Cabárceno Nature Park — A Cantabrian wildlife park with spacious enclosures where you can observe different species. 8 km
Cantabria Cave Art Centre — A centre dedicated to cave art and the region’s prehistoric heritage. 2,9 km
Cueva de El Castillo — A cave with prehistoric art, part of the cave art complex in Puente Viesgo. 3,2 km
Parque Natural Dunas de Liencres — A coastal landscape of dunes and beaches to explore along the Cantabrian coast. 13 km
Puente Viesgo — A nearby town associated with its caves and cave art heritage. 2,5 km
Pas River recreation area — A nearby riverside setting for walks outdoors. 4,2 km

What guests say about El Centro

8.4
Very good · 308 reviews
Staff
9.2
Comfort
8.5
Location
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Value for money
8.7
Free Wi-Fi
8.0

Guests particularly appreciate the staff. Cleanliness, value for money and comfort also receive positive comments; the facilities leave a favourable impression, while WiFi is the area with the most room for improvement compared with the rest.

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