Hotels in Santillana del Mar

For such a tiny place, Santillana del Mar has a lot of classy lodging, and this old manor house converted to a hotel is a terrific alternative to the two paradors (below). The foundations of the manor date from the 11th century when this was a convent town. Exposed stone walls…

Make your own romantic music at this 18th-century stone manse originally built for the organist at the Colegiata de Santillana. Lovingly restored by artisan stonemasons and carpenters who specialize in heritage buildings, the three-story structure still has wooden balconies hanging…

With its exposed stone walls, broad wooden floors, and wooden ceiling beams, the Altamira can hold its own for historic ambience with any old hotel in town, paradors included. This was not a noble residence, but the spacious stairways and large rooms attest that it was constructed…

If you want to stay in a 400-year-–old noble house with all the attendant noble decor (including suits of armor), then book the Gil Blas. If you just want to stay in Santillana in comfort, choose the Parador Santillana del Mar, which was created for overflow from the historic…