Abba-Santander vs Hotel Picos De Europa
Both are in Santander, 650 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Cabildo de Arriba
Abba-Santander
- Guest rating
- 9.0 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.7
- Score by category
- 4 of 4
Hotel★★Cabildo de Arriba
Hotel Picos De Europa
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 8.0
- Score by category
- 0 of 4
The short answer
Pick Abba-Santander
It leads in 4 of 4 categories. 650 m apart.
Why is Abba-Santander better than Hotel Picos De Europa?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.0 vs 8.6)+0.4
- 2Higher star rating (3★ vs 2★)+1★
- 3250 m closer to public transport−250 m
- 4Earlier check-in (13:00 vs 14:00)−1h
Why is Hotel Picos De Europa better than Abba-Santander?
- 1Has an on-site restaurant
- 2Later check-out (12:00 vs 11:00)+1h
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Abba-Santander vs Hotel Picos De Europa: which hotel is better? | Abba-Santander | Hotel Picos De Europa |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.4 | 8.6 |
| Location | 8.7 +0.7 | 8.0 |
| Facilities | 2.5 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Beach access | 3.8 +2.1 | 1.7 |
| Public transport | 9.5 +1.4 | 8.1 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.6 +0.1 | 8.5 |
| Guest rating | 9.0 +0.4 | 8.6 |
| Number of reviews | 13 | 45 +32 |
| Rank in Santander | top 38% +12% | top 50% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 8.7 +0.7 | 8.0 |
| Distance to Cabildo de Arriba centre | 220 m −270 m | 490 m |
| To the beach | 1.9 km −620 m | 2.5 km |
| To public transport | 250 m −250 m | 490 m |
| To the airport | 3.7 km | 3.7 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 123 +9 | 114 |
| To the nearest food shop | 50 m | 140 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 20 | 24 +4 |
| Sights within 1 km | 9 +2 | 7 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ +1★ | ★★ |
| Listed amenities | 13 +10 | 3 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 13:00 −1h | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 12:00 +1h |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| In-room safe | ✓ | – |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour front desk | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
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Location
650 m apart
Abba-Santander: city centre: 420 m, nearest station Adif-FEVE Santander: 250 m, Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR): 3.7 km, beach: 1.9 km, 123 places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Picos De Europa: city centre: 730 m, nearest station Adif-FEVE Santander: 490 m, Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR): 3.7 km, beach: 2.5 km, 114 places to eat within 500 m, 7 sights within 1 km.
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Abba-Santander or Hotel Picos De Europa: common questions
Which is better, Abba-Santander or Hotel Picos De Europa?
Abba-Santander leads in 4 of 4 categories, including guest rating, location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, Abba-Santander or Hotel Picos De Europa?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Abba-Santander is closer: 220 m from the centre, against 490 m for Hotel Picos De Europa.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Abba-Santander is 1.9 km from the nearest beach; Hotel Picos De Europa is 2.5 km.
How far apart are Abba-Santander and Hotel Picos De Europa?
The two hotels are 650 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score