84%Hostal Vistapark

Very nice staff and good rooms. 15mins on the train from santander, only a couple of miles from the airport

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by mhought – posted on Aug 19, 2008

1

you should skip the s in the word hostel, because it was really more like a hotel, with an entire room for ourselves and a private bathroom. although the locaiton is not the best, the staff was absolutely great!

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by juliaholboeck7134 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

2

It is like an hotel, Very clean! PERFECT!!

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by Francescobru – posted on Aug 17, 2008

1

Very nice place. too bad you have to take the train to get to santander. and i dont recommend it for backpackers travelling allone.

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by jansapper2069 – posted on Aug 8, 2008

14

Our room was lovely, spacious & clean. Lovely town to roam. Hostel is very handy to the train station to get to Santander. However, coming home late at night buses only run once an hour. The lady who greeted us at was fantastic, so friendly & helpful. However, reception hours were... more Our room was lovely, spacious & clean. Lovely town to roam. Hostel is very handy to the train station to get to Santander. However, coming home late at night buses only run once an hour. The lady who greeted us at was fantastic, so friendly & helpful. However, reception hours were irregular and it was difficult to get help other than on our arrival (despite calling at the hours advertised on the door and phoning the provided ph number). Great roomclose

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by ren72 – posted on Jul 31, 2008

3

This fantastic little gem is well worth the money. We had a private room, and it was equal to, if not better than the 4 star accommodation we had in Barcelona, for half the price. The hostel owner/manager couldn't do enough to make our stay pleasant, and she even let us use her personal computer.... more This fantastic little gem is well worth the money. We had a private room, and it was equal to, if not better than the 4 star accommodation we had in Barcelona, for half the price. The hostel owner/manager couldn't do enough to make our stay pleasant, and she even let us use her personal computer. The rooms are well decorated and clean. Don't be fooled by the exterior of the building - it looks a little old. We'll definately be back!!!!close

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by ctarrantbanks4705 – posted on Jul 16, 2008

2

An excellent hostal, especialy the staff who could not do enough to help. We would certainly use this hostal again

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by Bevwy – posted on Jan 3, 2008

3

Hostal Vistapark is located outside of Santander, but it is so easy to reach by train or bus which are very inexpensive, and even by taxi it's inexpensive. The hostal was extremely clean, and Marta, who checked us in was so friendly and helpful! She gave us maps and summaries of what to do in... more Hostal Vistapark is located outside of Santander, but it is so easy to reach by train or bus which are very inexpensive, and even by taxi it's inexpensive. The hostal was extremely clean, and Marta, who checked us in was so friendly and helpful! She gave us maps and summaries of what to do in Santander. We were all so glad we stayed there! Thank you and God Bless You!close

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by coxsa7035 – posted on Oct 16, 2006

1

This was a well placed hostel for arriving from the airport late in the day and the owner suggested some good places to eat and drink. Great to relax and refresh before moving on.

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by grant8503 – posted on Oct 10, 2006

2

Very friendly helpful staff. Actually in Astillero, so need train or taxi to get to/from Santander, though Asterillo is nice with a few restaurants etc. Very clean, nice rooms. Quiet hostel.

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by Fionaew – posted on Aug 21, 2006

6

The room were v. clean and had a large window - You could see part of the port!The hostal (woman at desk extremely nice) provided a map of Santander AND a schedule of running times for the train. Taking the train back and forth was not great but it wasn't difficult. Cost 1.10 /person each way.... more The room were v. clean and had a large window - You could see part of the port!The hostal (woman at desk extremely nice) provided a map of Santander AND a schedule of running times for the train. Taking the train back and forth was not great but it wasn't difficult. Cost 1.10 /person each way. Make sure to catch last train of the evening.. around 10:00 pmclose

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by kbinsp – posted on Aug 17, 2006

1

Althought this hostal is not in the cantre of salamanca it is only a short metro ride into town and it is very simple. Was a peaceful place to stay and very clean! Santander is lovely - some lush beaches!!

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by melhu5076 – posted on Aug 3, 2006

7

Incredibly clean. Very helpful and welcoming staff. No curfew. However, in district away from town centre - 1 euro to get in by train, which run frequently, but not after 10pm.

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by stephanie1708 – posted on Jul 7, 2006

1

Great hostel in Astillero near Santander. You can take the bus or FEVE train directly to central station of Santander. Really clean and most magnificent view on the bay area and Santander from the balcony of the room. Nice people, clean place, really enjoyed my stay there. And last but... more Great hostel in Astillero near Santander. You can take the bus or FEVE train directly to central station of Santander. Really clean and most magnificent view on the bay area and Santander from the balcony of the room. Nice people, clean place, really enjoyed my stay there. And last but not least: Hostess speaks very good English, something that is extremely rare in Spain or at least in Santander area, so I was really satisfied.close

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by johannesprix – posted on Jun 18, 2006

8

The Hostel Vistapark was exceptionally clean and this rooms were immaculate. Marta and her husband were very friendly and looked after us well with a welcome pack that included maps with all info needed for our stay. She even recommended certain restaraunts which we tried and they were... more The Hostel Vistapark was exceptionally clean and this rooms were immaculate. Marta and her husband were very friendly and looked after us well with a welcome pack that included maps with all info needed for our stay. She even recommended certain restaraunts which we tried and they were fantanstic. The only down side is that it is not that close to the main part of Santander and Sardinero although it was easy to get there. It is very close to the airport and only cost about 11€ by taxi. Overall I would rate it a 8/10. Thanks, Fabian.close

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by fabian5351 – posted on Apr 20, 2006

3

If you want to be close to the center, don't go there. It's kind of hard to get there on weekends (there's only a train per hour) and you can't go by foot. But the staff is fantastic, the rooms also, the place is very nice and the neighborhood is quite sympathetic with paved streets and good...

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by rachel4969 – posted on Dec 7, 2005

3

We only stayed one night and the location to the airport is excellent.

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by DisiHo – posted on Sep 9, 2005

1

Exellent place for the price, really a hotel not a pension. However, the only thing that lets this place down is its location. The last metro to this place is at 22.00 and that is simply not late enough for most.

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by micha2326 – posted on Sep 1, 2005

1

the staff were amazingly friendly, always offering us advice on whatever we needed, the room was really clean, and had great views, the location, while not in the centre is a 2 minute walk from a train station, and the train ride is very quick to the centre.

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by tchaitow3586 – posted on Aug 12, 2005

2

If you want to be close to the airport, this is a good place to stay. The area offered little and it was a bit of a distance from Santander. It's really in another small town. We were a mixed group of 20 year olds and over 50. Neither of us were impressed with the area, but the hostel was...

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by connie502 – posted on Aug 1, 2005

2

Un poco lejos pero muy bien todo.. si piensan hacer fiesta ahi, piensenla 2 veces...

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by gui – posted on Jul 26, 2005

2

All ok

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by Ohrend – posted on Jul 14, 2005

1

The surrounding area was industrial to put it nicely, surrounded by marshes and factories. Tried to spend as little time sa possible here. Santander isn't greateither, apart from the beaches which are beautiful. However, absolutely fantastic staff and rooms was all great, basically hotel. Very... more The surrounding area was industrial to put it nicely, surrounded by marshes and factories. Tried to spend as little time sa possible here. Santander isn't greateither, apart from the beaches which are beautiful. However, absolutely fantastic staff and rooms was all great, basically hotel. Very nice ensuite bathrooms. Therefore, the hostal itself couldn't have been better, but its location left a lot to be desired.close

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by brooks9833 – posted on Jul 9, 2005

2

really nice place to come back to and very helpful staff and excellent value thank you for making the stay very enjoyable.

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by brooks9833 – posted on Jul 8, 2005

2

The Staff is very friendly and they will help you whenever you have a question. Eventhough it takes some minutes to get to Santander or the beach it is realy a great place to stay..

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by Kamo81 – posted on Jun 17, 2005

3

This hostel is much more like a hotel than a hostel and I just have to say that I felt like a Princess staying there!

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by perkych – posted on Jun 9, 2005

2

The people here were very nice, it's a wonderful place to stay

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by katharine817 – posted on Jun 8, 2005

1

in the night, it was a little bit cold in the room.

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by petra9123 – posted on Jan 31, 2005

1

i will be back in the summer! cheers, glasgow celtic and spain 2amigos

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by tricky-dicky – posted on Jan 20, 2005

5

The location was not in the city, but it was in a beautiful suburb not too far and very easy to get to. The family was very nice and overly helpful, approachable and informative about the town and places of interest. The facilities were clean. Staying with them was a wonderful experience.

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by Bethd278 – posted on Dec 9, 2004

1

It´s in a nice location, but it´s in El Astillero, a suburb, 15 minutes outside of Santander.

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by rkell7856 – posted on Dec 9, 2004

6

The host lady is so sweet! She gave us a map of both cities and even marked on the map where the good shopping is and where there are good restaurants. It was like staying at my cool grandma´s house!

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by superhero – posted on Dec 9, 2004

3

friendly and helpful owner, information about the town and Santander is given upon arrival. The hostal is not in Santander, but easy to reach by the frequent FEVE rail.

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by Wwyou – posted on Nov 15, 2004

2

The lady who runs this hostel is one of the friendliest and most helpful people you will ever meet. Many thanks for our wonderful stay.

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by OllyBa3930 – posted on Nov 11, 2004

1

the staff is very helpful and the roomvery clean. the airport is handy. very good service. i will go back.

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by Espeji9722 – posted on Nov 8, 2004

1

It was a quiet hostel, and we didn't see any other guests. It was very easy that the railway-station was nearby. the staff has made a great effort to make our stay very convenient by giving us a map. This was very helpful

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by c-gul – posted on Nov 2, 2004

2

FANTASTIC!

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by Mm294 – posted on Nov 1, 2004

1

Ideal access to Santander, just a stones throw away from very inexpensive rail. Astillero a beautiful little town in itself.

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by Calusa – posted on Oct 27, 2004

6

The hostel is VERY CLEAN and all is NEW, very confortable. The hostel is located in Astillero, that is terrible. I suggest to take the train and to make a trip to Bilbao. Ilaria

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by tramac – posted on Oct 19, 2004

1

I have not stayed 16 17 and 18 october at Santander, because there went something wrong with my booking and because I was in some sort of program I could not change it. Because I could not reach somebody of hostelworld I only could cancel this wrong reservation. I would like to have some sort... more I have not stayed 16 17 and 18 october at Santander, because there went something wrong with my booking and because I was in some sort of program I could not change it. Because I could not reach somebody of hostelworld I only could cancel this wrong reservation. I would like to have some sort of second confirmation page before the definite booking. I than have had much less stress! 22 october en 23 october I go to Santander.close

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by c-gul – posted on Oct 19, 2004

2