The Hostal is centrally situated, across the street from the city Hall. The reception is at the 3rd floor, rooms from 3rd to 5th. It is outdated, the furniture and the floor în the room, the tiles in the bathroom are old and in obvious sufferance; the shower in 503 is leaking. The common spaces received a face lift, so the first impression is positive (before entering the room). It is overpriced, I payed 90 euros for one night (17/18 sept), including breakfast; maybe because of the film festival running these days (?). Anyway, what made me furious happened next day, în the morning, at breakfast, when I noticed that ALL THE MUFFINS WERE 2 WEEKS EXPIRED . The breakfast was very poor and badly served ( slow, waiting minutes for a new small plate of cheese or ham or yoghurt, because the person who serves was handling also the reception and preparing a buffet breakfast is not one of his talents), the tea/ coffee cups are white outside and beige inside, but...it's a Hostal, not a hotel. All the other tourists were seniors, needing glasses to read anything, so the staff member was surprised to be asked " what is this"? And he answered " this is a muffin"! Understanding that a better answer is expected, he said " it's a mistake". Maybe the guy just arranged on the table what another one prepared, but serving EXPIRED food is inacceptabie, no matter what! It's no mistake, this is the "Modus operandi" of this Hostal. Stat away from this fraud!

Excellent! Very courteous and helpful front desk really nice location and very clean and quiet also great price.

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.

Stayed here for one night after walking a section of the Camino from Leon to O'Cebreiro. Very Central location in Santander. Close to bus station, shops & 25 mins walk to beach. Very friendly helpful staff. Clean ensuite rooms. Breakfast available if wanted. Lift from ground floor. Hostal reception on third floor. Would definitely stay again if in Santander.

Basic, but excellent value for a short city centre stay. Superb position around 8 minute walk to bus station. Bars and restaurants in close proximity. Tip, use the lift. Reception is on 3 floor but it is actually 5th floor! Breakfast is minimal self service. My only real gripe, and it's a minor one, was that there was no shampoo/conditioner in the bathroom. As I was only travelling light it would hace been a nice to have.

Simple room but I expected that. Staff were very happy to help. It’s called a ‘hostal ’ but it is actually a budget hotel with your own room and bathroom room. Hotel is really close to shops, the bus station and attractions.

Staff very friendly and helpful, and is great for location!

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.

Everything a travelling pilgrim needs on a journey

Location

Perfect place if want to stay in the centre.approx 5mins walk to bus and train stations.

La mexicana is a basic yet good quality budget hotel.Its a no frills, value for money option.It is very convenient for bus and train services and so the airport bus dropped me close to the hotel.There are shops and bars in the next street so i didn't have any problems with noise.There is a lift.

La mexicana is a basic yet good quality budget hotel. Its a no frills, value for money option. It is very convenient for bus and train services and so the airport bus dropped me close to the hotel. There are shops and bars in the next street so i didn't have any problems with noise. There is a lift.

Great service and location. We were given a free upgrade to the top floor with city views and a balcony which was fantastic. Super cozy room. Would stay here again.

I like that it is in the center of the city accessibility is easy near bus station and train Restaurant and store love Santander

I like that it is in the center of the city accessibility is easy near bus station and train Restaurant and store love Santander

You get what you pay for. Therefore, do not expect much. My room was small and you cannot control the AC or heater. My main dislike was a smoke odor in the room when I booked a non-smoking room. The staff was very friendly, though, and the location is pretty good (near restaurants, the main bus station, the cathedral, etc). So, overall... If you are passing just for a day or two and want a cheap hotel... this is for you. Otherwise, check other options.

You get what you pay for. Therefore, do not expect much. My room was small and you cannot control the AC or heater. My main dislike was a smoke odor in the room when I booked a non-smoking room. The staff was very friendly, though, and the location is pretty good (near restaurants, the main bus station, the cathedral, etc). So, overall... If you are passing just for a day or two and want a cheap hotel... this is for you. Otherwise, check other options.

Just one night here following a longer trip. Wanted to be close to the airport bus for the following morning. This is a basic property, nothing wonderful but OK for what I paid. One real positive was that the internet connection was very good.

People very friendly, with 24 hour reception services. I accepted that as a 2 star one could not expect too much, however, the grouting in the bathroom would have significantly been more presentable with a clean. The heating did not work (accept the last day in one section). Not really a problem during the day as mild weather. However, the mornings were cool and it would have helped with drying out some the mould issues and the bath towel. The wifi only worked in the lobby.

Very good location and friendly staff but rooms and specially bathrooms need a strong refurbishing.

Very good location and friendly staff but rooms and specially bathrooms need a strong refurbishing.

Only 5 min. walk from ALSA bus terminal, very central and convenient.