Nueva Pensión Real
Santander · Cantabria

Nueva Pensión Real

Guest house in Santander next to Mercado de La Esperanza, with free Wi-Fi and rooms for two, some with a balcony, terrace or private bathroom.

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8.9 Score
483 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Area Santander
Nearby Mercado de La Esperanza · 50 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Nueva Pensión Real

Nueva Pensión Real is a guest house in Santander, 50 m from Mercado de La Esperanza and 400 m from the city centre. Its six room types accommodate two people and offer a flat-screen TV; five have a shared bathroom, while one category has a private bathroom. Depending on the room, you can find two single beds or one double bed, as well as a balcony, terrace and views of the city or a point of interest.

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property. Rooms include bed linen and towels, and some have wooden or parquet flooring and heating. The upper floors are accessible only by stairs, and the accommodation has no parking. From the square, you can walk to the cathedral, Centro Botín and several museums. Santander Port is a nine-minute walk away; Puerto Chico is 1.5 km away and El Sardinero beaches are just over 2 km away.

Nueva Pensión Real
★ 8.9 · Fabulous · 483 reviews

Plan your stay at Nueva Pensión Real

Guest house in Santander next to Mercado de La Esperanza, with free Wi-Fi and rooms for two, some with a balcony, terrace or private bathroom.

Room types

The six room categories at Nueva Pensión Real are designed for up to two people and range from 10 to 13 m². All include a flat-screen TV, bed linen and towels. The options include double rooms with a double bed and twin rooms with two single beds; five categories have a shared bathroom, while one twin room has a private bathroom.

Outdoor space and views set some options apart: some rooms have a balcony and city views, while others have a terrace, also with city views or views of a point of interest. The simpler categories have a practical layout with wooden or parquet flooring; some also include heating and a desk. When choosing, focus on the bed type, whether the bathroom is shared or private, and whether there is a balcony or terrace.

Twin Room with Shared Bathroom — Nueva Pensión Real
Twin Room with Shared Bathroom
13 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Wooden or parquet flooring

At 13 m², this room has two single beds and a view of a quiet street, as well as a flat-screen TV and parquet flooring. The bathroom is shared. This is a simple twin option with heating, towels and bed linen for two people.

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Double Room with Shared Toilet — Nueva Pensión Real
Double Room with Shared Toilet
10 m² · Shared bathroom

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • City view

This is the most compact category, at 10 m², with one double bed. The balcony and city views set it apart from rooms without outdoor space. It has a shared bathroom, a shower and parquet flooring.

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Double Room with Shared Bathroom — Nueva Pensión Real
Double Room with Shared Bathroom
12 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Terrace
  • View of a point of interest

This 12 m² double room combines a double bed and a shared bathroom with a terrace and city views, as well as views of a point of interest. The shower and parquet flooring complete an option that stands out for its outdoor space.

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Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom — Nueva Pensión Real
Standard Double Room with Shared Bathroom
12 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Hairdryer
  • Heating

At 12 m², this standard category has one double bed and a simple layout, with no balcony or terrace. The bathroom is shared; the room has heating and a hairdryer, unlike the options with views or outdoor space.

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Twin Room with Private Bathroom — Nueva Pensión Real
Twin Room with Private Bathroom
13 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Private bathroom
  • Terrace

This 13 m² twin room is the only category with a private bathroom. It includes a shower and a terrace, as well as a flat-screen TV and parquet flooring. Its two single beds and private bathroom set it apart from the other options with separate beds.

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Twin Room with Shower — Nueva Pensión Real
Twin Room with Shower
12 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Terrace
  • City view

At 12 m², this twin room has two single beds, a shared bathroom and a terrace with city views. Heating and a desk are among its amenities. Unlike the twin room with a private bathroom, this option has outdoor space with city views.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay in central Santander, 400 m from the city centre and next to Mercado de La Esperanza
  • you’re travelling by train or bus: the stations are 510 m and 390 m away, respectively
  • you’d like free Wi-Fi throughout the property
  • you’re travelling as a couple and want a room for two, with a choice of a double bed or two single beds
  • you’d like to choose between rooms with a shared bathroom and a twin option with a private bathroom

Maybe not, if...

  • you need parking at the accommodation, as Nueva Pensión Real has no parking
  • you have reduced mobility or need a lift: the upper floors are accessible by stairs only
  • you want every room to have a private bathroom; only one category has one
  • you want to stay next to the beach: Playa El Sardinero II and Playa de los Peligros are 2.3 km away

Hotel facilities & services

Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property, and the rooms have a flat-screen TV. If you prefer a smoke-free environment, Nueva Pensión Real has non-smoking rooms and smoking is prohibited throughout the accommodation. Tourist information can help you find your way around during your stay and plan visits in Santander.

In the rooms, you’ll find bed linen, towels and power sockets near the bed; some also have a desk. Wooden or parquet flooring and heating are among the amenities, along with coat racks and toilet paper. The upper floors are accessible by stairs only. The accommodation has a simple approach, with the essentials for resting after exploring the centre, visiting nearby museums or heading to the port.

Great for your stay

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tourist information

General facilities

  • Tourist information
  • Invoices provided
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wooden or parquet flooring
  • Heating
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bed linen
  • Socket near the bed
  • Coat rack

Location & what to see

Plaza de la Esperanza places Nueva Pensión Real in a central part of Santander, next to Mercado de La Esperanza, 50 m away. The Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción is 320 m away, and the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Santander and Cantabria is 240 m away. You can also walk to Centro Botín, 500 m away, or Plaza Pombo, 550 m away. The surrounding area combines shopping streets, historic buildings and cultural spaces in the city centre.

To get around the city, Santander bus station is 390 m away and the train station is 510 m away. Santander Maritime Terminal is 550 m away. Santander Port is about a nine-minute walk away, while Puerto Chico is 1.5 km away. The nearest beaches include Playa de los Peligros and Playa El Sardinero II, both 2.3 km away; Playa El Sardinero I is 2.4 km away. Santander Airport is 3.6 km away.

In the city centre, you can combine cultural visits with walks along the bay: explore Centro Botín, visit nearby museums and continue towards the port. For a day at the beach, El Sardinero offers sandy shores and a seafront promenade; in summer, the warmest days are usually best for swimming in the Bay of Biscay. The Royal Palace of La Magdalena, the peninsula gardens and Gran Casino Sardinero extend your route along the coast. Liencres Dunes Natural Park is 13 km away, offering an outing among the dunes and along the coast.

Mercado de La Esperanza — A traditional market in the city centre, handy for discovering local produce and everyday life. 50 m
Church of San Francisco de Asís — A church near the market, set within Santander’s historic city centre. 120 m
Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art of Santander and Cantabria — A regional art collection featuring modern works and contemporary exhibitions. 240 m
Cathedral of Nuestra Señora de la Asunción — A historic cathedral complex and one of the main landmarks in central Santander. 320 m
Santander bus station — A bus terminal for regional connections and travel around Cantabria. 390 m
Santander Maritime Terminal — A departure point for maritime connections from the city port. 550 m

What guests say about Nueva Pensión Real

8.9
Fabulous · 483 reviews
Staff
9.6
Comfort
9.3
Location
9.7
Cleanliness
9.5
Facilities
8.9
Value for money
8.8
Free Wi-Fi
9.9

Guests particularly appreciate the staff, cleanliness and Wi-Fi. They also value the comfortable rooms and the proximity to central Santander; the facilities receive a slightly more moderate rating.

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