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About this property
Located in the center of Santillana, the Hotel Altamira offers rooms with wooden floors and rustic furniture. It has a seasonal restaurant, views of the Colegiata Church and free Wi-Fi. The building dates from the 17th century and the rooms have stone walls. They also have telephone, TV, heating and hairdryer. The Altamira’s bar-café has a terrace on the town’s main square. Here you can enjoy light meals and drinks. The Altamira Caves are about 0.6 mi from the hotel. Santander is about 19 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular amenities
- Free Wifi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Julie
Australia
“So well located (specially for Camino del Norte pilgrims). Reception ladies (sorry gentlemen, no men on duties the two days I was there) were absolutely gorgeous with helping out with recommendation and all. I thoroughly enjoyed.” - Rita
United States
“Great staff, large breakfast options, beautiful building and rooms, super clean, quiet, great neighborhood to explore, felt safe.” - Eric
United States
“You are sleeping in a 16th century palace! Beautifully decorated and friendly staff. Our triple room was quite basic (no AC, it can get hot/humid during summer), but remember: you are staying in a 500-year old palace, it is worth it, and the value...” - Kate
United States
“Great historic hotel in the center of old town. Wonderful breakfast with many options. Even on a hot day we did not have trouble with temperature of the rooms. Good instructions about parking near the Tourist office.” - Miriam
United States
“Historical value of the place, fantastic breakfast included, perfect location, amazing staff.” - Sara
United States
“Breakfast was typical Spanish breakfast - jamón Serrano, cheese, varios bread options, sweets. All of it excellent. There were lots of toppings for the bread like tomato sauce and olive oil. Room was extremely clean. The town is SO gorgeous, it...” - Tara
United States
“Loved this amazing gem. Great location, friendly staff, just loved it.” - Richard
United States
“We loved this hotel! It was beautifully restored, a step back in time. Location was great, in the middle of everything. The room was very spacious with a view of the town out the windows. Breakfast was fantastic, with plenty of options.” - Ronald
United States
“Close to everything, dry cool old building made into a model hotel.” - Amelia
United States
“The hotel is in an old building. Everything is perfectly clean, old furniture, some old clocks and irons…The room was very spacious and the breakfast….THE BEST! Real food perfectly presented. Service very attentive, spoke good English, very...”
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Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
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Crib and extra bed policies
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The fine print
Please note that the restaurant is open from April to September.
Please note that this building doesn't have an elevator.