Hotel Art Santander vs Hotel Bahia
Both are in Santander, 780 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★Grupo El Carmelo
Hotel Art Santander
- Guest rating
- 8.6 Very good
- Location score
- 7.0
- Score by category
- 1 of 6
Hotel★★★★Correos
Hotel Bahia
- Guest rating
- 9.1 Excellent
- Location score
- 8.4
- Score by category
- 5 of 6
The short answer
Pick Hotel Bahia
It leads in 5 of 6 categories. 780 m apart.
Choose Hotel Art Santander if you want
- to be closer to the beach (1.3 km / 1.7 km)
- free parking
Choose Hotel Bahia if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (9.1 / 8.6)
- a spa and wellness
Why is Hotel Art Santander better than Hotel Bahia?
- 1Has free parking
Why is Hotel Bahia better than Hotel Art Santander?
- 1Higher guest rating (9.1 vs 8.6)+0.5
- 2Has a spa
- 3740 m closer to public transport−740 m
- 4Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 5Has an on-site restaurant
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| Hotel Art Santander vs Hotel Bahia: which hotel is better? | Hotel Art Santander | Hotel Bahia |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.1 +0.5 |
| Location | 7.0 | 8.4 +1.4 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.8 +1.6 |
| Spa & wellness | 1.0 | 3.0 +2.0 |
| Beach access | 6.0 +1.3 | 4.7 |
| Public transport | 4.2 | 8.2 +4.0 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.5 | 8.9 +0.4 |
| Guest rating | 8.6 | 9.1 +0.5 |
| Number of reviews | 60 | 100 +40 |
| Rank in Santander | top 46% | top 12% +34% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 7.0 | 8.4 +1.4 |
| Distance to the centre | 700 m | 380 m −320 m |
| To the beach | 1.3 km −380 m | 1.7 km |
| To public transport | 1.2 km | 490 m −740 m |
| To the airport | 4.6 km | 3.8 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 +15 | 135 |
| To the nearest food shop | 180 m −110 m | 290 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 22 +4 | 18 |
| Sights within 1 km | 9 | 10 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★★ +1★ |
| Rooms | 18 | – |
| Listed amenities | 16 +2 | 14 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | – |
| Amenities | ||
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Concierge | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Room service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Massage | ✓ | – |
| Terrace | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Meeting rooms | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
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Location
780 m apart
Hotel Art Santander: city centre: 700 m, nearest station Adif-FEVE Santander: 1.2 km, Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR): 4.6 km, beach: 1.3 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 9 sights within 1 km.
Hotel Bahia: city centre: 380 m, nearest station Adif-FEVE Santander: 490 m, Seve Ballesteros-Santander Airport (SDR): 3.8 km, beach: 1.7 km, 135 places to eat within 500 m, 10 sights within 1 km.
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Hotel Art Santander or Hotel Bahia: common questions
Which is better, Hotel Art Santander or Hotel Bahia?
Hotel Bahia leads in 5 of 6 categories, including guest rating, location, facilities. Hotel Art Santander is stronger in beach access.
Which is cheaper, Hotel Art Santander or Hotel Bahia?
Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.
Which hotel is closer to the centre?
Hotel Bahia is closer: 380 m from the centre, against 700 m for Hotel Art Santander.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
Hotel Art Santander is 1.3 km from the nearest beach; Hotel Bahia is 1.7 km.
How far apart are Hotel Art Santander and Hotel Bahia?
The two hotels are 780 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