In the heart of Santander, Hostal La Mexicana offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Stay connected with in-room WiFi, enjoy tour/ticket assistance, and relax in smoke-free premises with a TV in the lobby; multilingual staff are also on hand to help. Take advantage of luggage storage and a front-desk safe for added convenience.
Santander (YJL-Santander Train Station) - 8 min walk
Valdecilla Station - 25 min walk
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Restaurants
La Gallofa - 3 min walk
Quebec - 2 min walk
Dorotea & Teodoro - 1 min walk
Cafetería Rua - 4 min walk
Goiko Grill - 2 min walk
About this property
Hostal La Mexicana
Hostal La Mexicana offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Santander Cathedral and Santander Ferry Terminal. Also, El Sardinero Beach and Cantabria Maritime Museum are within a short drive.
At a glance
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Hotel size
38 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking nearby (EUR 10 per day; discounts available)
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Offsite
Beach shuttle*
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
Room service
What to do
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Beach nearby
Discount at nearby fitness center
Working away
Meeting rooms
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Beach shuttle (surcharge)
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Television in common areas
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
Television
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Down comforter
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished and decorated
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Local maps
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately EUR 8 for adults and EUR 8 for children
Beach shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Children & extra beds
Cribs/infant beds are available for EUR 6.0 per night
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs EUR 10 per day (164 ft away)
Policies
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
Property Registration Number G5386
Also known as
Hostal La Mexicana Hotel Santander
Hostal La Mexicana Hotel
Hostal La Mexicana Santander
Hostal La Mexicana Santander
Hostal La Mexicana Hotel
Hostal La Mexicana Santander
Hostal La Mexicana Hotel Santander
Frequently asked questions
Does Hostal La Mexicana offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Hostal La Mexicana does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Hostal La Mexicana?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Hostal La Mexicana?
No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Hostal La Mexicana?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
Is there an onsite casino at Hostal La Mexicana?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gran Casino del Sardinero (5-min drive) is nearby.
What is there to do at Hostal La Mexicana and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include Santander Cathedral (4-min walk) and Santander Ferry Terminal (8-min walk), along with Cantabria Maritime Museum (1.3 mi) and Los Peligros Beach (1.5 mi).
What's the area around Hostal La Mexicana like?
Hostal La Mexicana is in Santander City Centre, a short 7-minute walk from Santander Station and 8 minutes' walk from Santander Ferry Terminal.
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8.2
Cleanliness
9.6
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
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8/10 Very good
Oct 30, 2025
Great central location with access to the bay, central plaza, shopping, and restaurants. Friendly staff and comfortably sized rooms.
Matthew
Matthew, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 30, 2025
The staff were amazing and very welcoming and I lovely one night stay and seeing Santander in all it beauty.
Nathan
Nathan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 11, 2025
Decent location. Old and dated rooms but only needed it for a night
Stewart
Stewart, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 8, 2025
Very easy access walking from the train station. Very helpful front desk person who helped with bike storage. Comfortable spacious room and clean bathroom. Great value for money. Good location.
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 29, 2025
Nice place . Good location. Clean
Javier
Javier, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair
Oct 8, 2025
Needs an urgent update.
Staff very nice but the rooms and bathroom very poor maintenance.
MILAGROS
MILAGROS, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2024
Very good value for the money. Good location and nice room
Jonas
Jonas, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 18, 2025
Great reception workers. The room was not perfectly clean when I arrived, but was at a reasonable level of cleanliness. The location is amazing!
Emmett
Emmett, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2023
Excellent
Excellent! Very courteous and helpful front desk really nice location and very clean and quiet also great price.
Sheryl
Sheryl, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 14, 2024
Central location, room with basics, no frills.
Basic night's stay in Santander, very central on one of the main shopping streets and near the town hall. The room was basic and adequate, although no glasses for water in the room. Breakfast was good.
Heather
Heather, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 24, 2023
Cheap hotel in city centre
I was looking for a cheap one night stay and this was ok for that purpose. The Reception level appears to have been renovated with a pleasant common room. My room was much older with a small but adequate bathroom. Very good value for a short stay
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Apr 4, 2024
Perfectly fine for what it is.
The hotel is very well located for the bus station, train station and city centre. Pleasant staff throughout and check in was easy. The room was clean and the bed comfortable. Struggled to get hot water either morning and given an old property it's not well sealed from internal noise. For the price, it's good value.
David
David, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Oct 14, 2023
Great location, good staff.
It was a bit noisy at night, and the bed was not the most comfortable, and the shower went from hot to cold, and back again. But it was reasonable for the cost.
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 4, 2024
Great value for money. Really nice fellow at reception, waiting for my late arrival in the evening. It's an old building, some areas of the room show that, but bathroom really clean and updated. Other areas are more modernised. Quiet, my room looked to the street, but no noise. I had a great night sleep. When I need to spend a night in Santander, no doubt, I will book it again.
Elena
Elena, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2026
Great location in the centre of town
Simon
Simon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 17, 2026
Early start so didn't have breakfast unfortunately!otherwise a love 1 night stay!bit cold during night!no heating!would stay again!no problem
raymond
raymond, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
May 8, 2026
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Vivian Narda
Vivian Narda, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Only stayed one night as it is close to the airport, but couldn’t fault it.
Samantha
Samantha, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Nov 12, 2022
Staff very friendly and helpful, and is great for location!
Tom
Tom, 7-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 6, 2025
Excellent!!!
Gloria
Gloria, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 22, 2019
Only 5 min. walk from ALSA bus terminal, very central and convenient.
S.K
S.K, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 9, 2025
nothing special
Anna Louise
Anna Louise, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 7, 2022
Very good,and location is great,very Central. A little expensive for Spain as no facilities ie,no fridge, minibar or teamaking facilities.
Tom
Tom, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 8, 2023
Clean , inviting , comfortable and in a great location, close to everything, shopping, pharmacies , groceries, bars , cafes, restaurants and ocean, all within a five to ten minutes walk.
Terrific value.
Lou
Lou, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 15, 2022
First thing to say a 'Hostal' in Spain isn't the same as a 'Hostel' in the rest of the world it just means a budget or good value hotel not bunk beds and shared toilets!
Anyway the place was really nice with a clean tidy bedroom and it's own bathroom. The staff were also very helpful.