Hostal La Mexicana
Hotel in Santander
Reasons to book
Great price for your budgetOne of the lowest cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsInternet / Wifi, TV and more
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About this hotel
Hotel in Santander, steps from Santander Cathedral
This smoke-free hotel features concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and a banquet hall are onsite.
Hostal La Mexicana offers 38 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
This smoke-free hotel features concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and a TV in a common area. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a front-desk safe, multilingual staff, and a banquet hall are onsite.
Hostal La Mexicana offers 38 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries and blackout drapes/curtains. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Amenities
Internet / Wifi
TV
Map of Santander
Available Rooms
Single Room
1 Single
Sleeps 1
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Triple Room
3 Single
Sleeps 3
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Quadruple Room
4 Single
Sleeps 4
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Double or Twin Room, City View
2 Single
Sleeps 3
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Economy Double or Twin Room
2 Single
Sleeps 3
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Ratings and reviews
1.5 / 5.0
The hostel was in the middle of the downtown shopping area. On Sunday there were very few places open where to eat. The weekend I was there was cold and rainy therefore I only had an orange in my room for dinner. Places to eat were not close and I didn't want to walk at night in the area as there were very few people around. The hotel didn't have any heat. The deskclerk told me the cold front had been unexpected and therefore no heat. The room itself was fine otherwise with a private bathroom, closet and TV.
2.5 / 5.0
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.
1.5 / 5.0
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.
2.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Very good value for the money. Good location and nice room
2.0 / 5.0
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
3.0 / 5.0
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.
3.0 / 5.0
I don't like the clean
1.5 / 5.0
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!
2.5 / 5.0
Excellent! Very courteous and helpful front desk really nice location and very clean and quiet also great price.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
2.5 / 5.0
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.
2.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
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.
2.0 / 5.0
Staff very friendly and helpful, and is great for location!
5.0 / 5.0
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.
5.0 / 5.0
Everything a travelling pilgrim needs on a journey
1.0 / 5.0
Location
2.0 / 5.0
Perfect place if want to stay in the centre.approx 5mins walk to bus and train stations.
1.0 / 5.0
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.
2.0 / 5.0
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.
2.5 / 5.0
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.
2.5 / 5.0
I like that it is in the center of the city accessibility is easy near bus station and train Restaurant and store love Santander
5.0 / 5.0
I like that it is in the center of the city accessibility is easy near bus station and train Restaurant and store love Santander
3.0 / 5.0
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.
1.5 / 5.0
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.
1.0 / 5.0
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.
3.0 / 5.0
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.
1.0 / 5.0
Very good location and friendly staff but rooms and specially bathrooms need a strong refurbishing.
0.8 / 5.0
Very good location and friendly staff but rooms and specially bathrooms need a strong refurbishing.
2.5 / 5.0
Only 5 min. walk from ALSA bus terminal, very central and convenient.
FAQs
How much does this hotel cost compared to others in Santander?
The average price for a rental in Santander is $93 per night. This rental is $13 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this hotel?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Hostal La Mexicana. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this hotel?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this hotel. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Hostal La Mexicana pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this hotel is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Hostal La Mexicana?
We found 2 amenities for this rental. This includes internet / wifi, and tv.
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