El Hostel & CO
Santander · Cantabria

El Hostel & CO

Hostel in Santander next to the stations, with shared dormitories, a family room with a private bathroom, and a restaurant, bar and snack bar.

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7.8 Score
465 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Area Santander
Nearby Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Santander and Cantabria · 370 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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El Hostel & CO

El Hostel & CO is a hostel in Santander, next to the train station and 2.5 km from Playa Los Peligros. It offers beds in shared dormitories as well as a family room for four people with a private bathroom.

The accommodation has air conditioning; some shared spaces include a seating area, and family rooms have a private shower. The hostel has a restaurant, café and bar, as well as free WiFi in some rooms. It is a practical option if you arrive by train or bus: the railway station is 50 m away and the bus station is 100 m away. Santander city centre is home to places such as Centro Botín, 600 m away, and the cathedral, 380 m away. For a visit to the coast, Playa Los Peligros is 2.5 km away, while Playa del Sardinero I is 2.8 km away.

El Hostel & CO
★ 7.8 · Good · 465 reviews

Plan your stay at El Hostel & CO

Hostel in Santander next to the stations, with shared dormitories, a family room with a private bathroom, and a restaurant, bar and snack bar.

Room types

El Hostel & CO has three options suited to solo travellers and groups. Beds in mixed shared rooms are available for individual guests in rooms measuring 100 m² and 70 m²; one has a seating area and fan, while the other is described as an eight-bed shared dormitory. Both have air conditioning and a power socket by the bed.

Families can choose a 45 m² room for four people, with four bunk beds and a private bathroom with a shower. It also has air conditioning and baby safety gates. The main difference is between sharing a dormitory and having your own family space with a private bathroom. The stated capacity and layout help you choose between an individual bed or a room for several people; all three room types have bunk beds.

Bunk in Mixed Shared Room — El Hostel & CO
Bunk in Mixed Shared Room
100 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Seating area

This individual bed is in a 100 m² mixed shared room, the larger of the two shared dormitory options. As well as air conditioning, it has a seating area and fan, features that distinguish it from the other shared room category. The bed is a bunk bed, with a power socket nearby.

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Family Room with Private Bathroom — El Hostel & CO
Family Room with Private Bathroom
45 m²

  • 4 Bunk beds
  • Max 4 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Baby safety gates

At 45 m² and with capacity for four people, this is the family option and the only category with a private bathroom and shower. It has four bunk beds, air conditioning and baby safety gates. Unlike the shared dormitories, it offers private use of the bathroom inside the room.

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Bed in an 8-Bed Shared Room — El Hostel & CO
Bed in an 8-Bed Shared Room
70 m²

  • 1 Bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Air conditioning
  • Power socket by the bed

This individual bed is in a shared dormitory with eight beds, measuring 70 m². It is more compact than the 100 m² mixed room and does not have the seating area described for that category. It has air conditioning, a power socket by the bed and a clothes rack.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you arrive by train: Santander Station is 50 m away.
  • you want to explore Santander's cultural centre: Centro Botín is 600 m away.
  • you are travelling as a family: there is a 45 m² room for four people with a private bathroom.
  • you want somewhere to eat at the hostel: it has a restaurant, bar and snack bar.
  • you want to combine the city and the coast: Playa Los Peligros is 2.5 km away, and activities such as windsurfing and hiking are available.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need parking at the property: there is no parking.
  • you need WiFi throughout the accommodation: free WiFi is available in some rooms.
  • you prefer a private room in every category: two options are beds in shared dormitories.
  • you want to sleep by the beach: Playa Los Peligros is 2.5 km away.

Hotel facilities & services

The accommodation combines places to relax with options for eating and having a drink. The hostel has a restaurant, bar and snack bar, and also offers a café. Free WiFi is available in some rooms, while air conditioning is one of the highlighted amenities. Family rooms accommodate groups, and non-smoking rooms are available.

For leisure, facilities and activities include a games room, board games and puzzles, as well as live music or performances and evening entertainment. If you prefer to head out, options include pub crawls, hiking, windsurfing and bike tours. There are also lockers and luggage storage, which are useful for organising your stay. The range of options lets you eat at the property, relax in shared spaces and explore Santander through urban and outdoor activities.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Restaurant
  • Beach
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Windsurfing
  • Shower
  • Pub crawl
  • Hiking

General facilities

  • Live music / performances
  • Bike tours
  • Pub crawl
  • Beach
  • Evening entertainment
  • Hiking
  • Windsurfing
  • Games room
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games / puzzles
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Family rooms

Food & drink

  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Media & technology

  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toilet
  • Shower
  • Power socket by the bed
  • Clothes rack

Location & what to see

El Hostel & CO is at Plaza las estaciones 1, close to Santander's main transport terminals. Santander Station is 50 m away and the bus station is 100 m away; you can get around the city by public transport from here. The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Santander and Cantabria is 370 m away, and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption is 380 m away. Mercado de La Esperanza is 410 m away.

Santander Maritime Terminal is 470 m away, and Centro Botín is 600 m away. The Museum of Prehistory and Archaeology of Cantabria is 650 m away, while Plaza Pombo is 800 m away. Santander Airport is 6 km away. For a day by the sea, Playa Los Peligros is 2.5 km away; Playa del Puntal and Playa El Sardinero II are 2.7 km away, and Playa del Sardinero I is 2.8 km away.

In the city centre, you can combine cultural visits with a stop at the market and a walk along the areas by the bay. Centro Botín and the museums offer opportunities to spend time on art and the history of Cantabria; the cathedral and nearby squares round out a city walk. In the summer months, Santander's beaches offer an alternative for swimming and strolling along the coast. Parque de la Magdalena is 3.2 km away and Parque del Cabo Mayor is 3.8 km away, extending your outing to green spaces and coastal scenery.

Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Santander and Cantabria — A collection of modern and contemporary art associated with Santander and Cantabria. 370 m
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption — A historic church forming part of the monumental complex in central Santander. 380 m
Centro Botín — A cultural centre by the bay, with exhibitions and arts activities. 600 m
Market of La Esperanza — A traditional market where you can discover local produce and everyday city life. 410 m
Santander Maritime Terminal — The city's port terminal, with maritime connections departing from here. 470 m
Playa Los Peligros — An urban beach on the bay, suitable for a walk by the water. 2,5 km

What guests say about El Hostel & CO

7.8
Good · 465 reviews
Staff
8.4
Comfort
8.2
Location
9.1
Cleanliness
8.4
Facilities
7.9
Value for money
7.8
Free Wi-Fi
6.6

Guests particularly praise the convenient access to the city centre, along with the staff's service and cleanliness, both of which are well rated. The facilities and comfort also make a favourable impression; WiFi receives a more modest rating.

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