Our team of local experts have hand-picked the best hotels in Bilbao.
You can also find them in our Bilbao interactive touristic map where you will be able to select hotels near tourist attractions, parks, restaurants, etc.
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The hotel landscape has changed a lot in recent years in Bilbao. Almost as much as the city!
Bilbao used to be an industrial city and it has now become a top tourist destination in Northern Spain.
This transformation has impacted its hotels too. A good number of hotels are new, either transformed buildings or new constructions, whilst many other hotels have been fully refurbished.
As in all of our hotel guides in Spain our local Bilbao team started with a wide selection of properties. This was then shorten following our selection criteria. Each of the hotels analysed needs to comply with certain criteria in order to be included in our list of recommended hotels in Bilbao.
We do not only select the most obvious, luxurious hotels in Bilbao. That would be pretty easy but also rather useless since not everybody can afford the most expensive hotels. Our Bilbao hotel guide is meant to help all types of travelers, no matter their budget. We select teh hotels in Bilbao that in our view offer better value for money at different price ranges.
We do also cover more districts than just the city center in order to provide options for travelers who prefer to stay at quieter locations and who also look for easy parking. We trust you will find the best fit for your needs amongst our best hotels in Bilbao picks.
Hotel Meliá Bilbao – Review The Meliá Bilbao hotel is a modern 5-star hotel located 300 meters from the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao and with a design inspired by the work of sculptor Eduardo Chillida. It features a heated outdoor pool and an award-winning restaurant. Rooms If one thing stands out from the rooms at the Melia Bilbao is their size. You will enjoy very spacious rooms and bathrooms no
Hotel Carlton Bilbao – Review The Carlton Bilbao is an elegant Hotel located in the heart of Bilbao in Federico Moyúa square in, a very emblematic area of the city. The hotel features a full gym and luxuriously decorated rooms. Rooms The rooms at the Carlton Hotel are classicly designed with contemporary decoration. All rooms are very spacious. They are all decorated in an elegant way. Some people may consider
Why we recommend Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao? This elegant hotel designed by Javier Mariscal is located right in front of the Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao. The hotel features a terrace on the roof with amazing views of the city. All rooms are equipped with airconditioning, carpeted floors, private bathrooms (full bath included), bathrobes and slippers, free WIFI, and a 40-inch flat-screen with HDMI and USB connection and international channels provided.
Why we recommend hotel Ercilla López de Haro? This boutique hotel features a traditional Basque restaurant, an exclusive VIP area, and elegant rooms with flat-screen satellite TV. The Guggenheim Museum is just 500 meters from the establishment. The hotel is housed within a restored historical building in the center of Bilbao, 350 meters from the Urbitarte trolley station and 200 meters from the Abando metro station. The rooms at the
Why we recommend hotel Hesperia Bilbao? The hotel is situated near the Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao, right across the Nervión river ten minutes from Bilbao’s old quarter. The building’s glass exterior makes it stand out. The rooms of the Hotel are ample, modern and elegant. All are soundproof and include free WIFI, flat-screen TV, airconditioning and a private bathroom with complimentary toiletries. The hotel serves a buffet’s style of breakfast
Why we recommend Ercilla Hotel? The Ercilla Hotel is a modern establishment located in the center of Bilbao. It features a full fitness center and elegant rooms that feature flat-screen satellite TV, free WIFI and a private bathroom. It houses the Bermeo restaurant: a modern eatery that specializes in traditional Basque cuisine. Bermeo serves breakfast, lunch, and diner. Le Club Lounge is the hotel’s gastro lounge, located on the roof,
Why we recommend hotel Hesperia Zubialde? The hotel is located in the center of Bilbao, near the famous Guggenheim Museum. The hotel is ideal to visit different parts of the city; right in front of San Mamés soccer stadium and 100 meters from the tram station that goes directly to the center of town. The rooms are large and comfortable and feature free WIFI. The hotel also features a large
Why we recommend Sercotel Coliseo? The Sercotel Coliseo is located in the old theater of the Bilbao opera. It features free WIFI, a full gym, and a casino. The Hotel is very centrally located, 5 minutes by foot from the Abando metro station and the Bilbao train station. The Coliseo still maintains the original facade and offers contemporary decor. All the rooms are modern featuring air conditioning, satellite TV, minibar,
Hotel Occidental Bilbao – Review The Occidental Bilbao is located next to the Basilica de Begoña, in the center of the city, a mere 15 minutes from Bilbao’s old quarter and the Etxebarria park. Rooms The 200 rooms at the Occidental Bilbao hotel are spacious (specially the executive level rooms), modern, and with simple minimalist furniture and decoration. They all feature free WIFI, air conditioning, flat-screen TV, work desk, and
Why we recommend hotel Hotel Abando? The Abando Hotel is located in the center of Bilbao, right in front of the Abando metro station and just 150 meters of the Abando Indalecio Prieto train station. All rooms feature airconditioning, free WIFI, and satellite TV. The Abando in only 200 meters from Bilbao’s main shopping area and 500 meters from the Guggenheim Museum. Bilbao’s old quarter is also very close, just
Hotel Sirimiri – Review The hotel Sirimiri is a mid-sized 3-star hotel in Bilbao with excellent value for money Rooms All the rooms at the hotel are rather spacious and exterior and therefore are bright, full of natural light. All rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TV, and a private bathroom. The decoration is modern, with large photographs of Bilbao and a pastel color palette. The bathrooms are also
Hotel Silken Indautxu – Review The Silken Indautxu is a modern traditional 4-star city hotel located just 15 minutes by foot from the Guggenheim Museum Services The Etxaniz restaurant of the hotel specializes in traditional Basque cuisine, made exclusively with fresh local ingredients. At the cafeteria, you will find typical tapas and in the El Muelle Pub, you can enjoy a cocktail and live music. The hotel offers a parking
Hotel Tayko Bilbao – Review The Tayko Bilbao was built in 1924 and when it has been transformed into a modern bouttique hotel, the spirit and beauty of the old building has been preserved. The hotel Tayko is 200 meters from the Arriaga theater, one of the top icons of the city of Bilbao. Rooms Being a boutique hotel, the Tayko is on the larger side of this category of
Why we recommend hotel Vincci Consulado de Bilbao? The Vincci Consulado of Bilbao is located in the heart of the city, just 800 meters from the fine arts Museum of Bilbao and features a bar, private parking, and a terrace. The hotel features a restaurant, 24-hour reception, room service, free WIFI in all areas, newspaper service, fax, and photocopier. The hotel offers a breakfast buffet each morning. The Vincci Consulado
Why we recommend Hotel Miró? This boutique hotel was created by acclaimed designer Antonio Miró and is located right in front of the Guggenheim Museum of Bilbao. The establishment offers free WIFI and a free 24-hour free bar that serves coffee, tea, and juice. All the rooms at the Hotel Miró are minimalist in their decoration and feature Smart TV. They all feature as well as full private bathrooms with
Hotel NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels – Review NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels is located just 100 meters from the famous Arriaga theater. Rooms The rooms at the Hotel include closet space, work desk, flat-screen TV, and private bathrooms. Services The NYX hotel Bilbao features a bar, a restaurant, air conditioning in every room, free WIFI in all areas, 24h room service, and 24h reception services. It also
Why we recommend hotel NH Collection Villa de Bilbao? This modern hotel is located in the center of Bilbao near San Mamés football stadium and the Eskalduna convention center. It offers free WIFI and a fully-equipped fitness center. The hotel is just a short walk from the Guggenheim Museum, the Doña Casilda Park and the Fine Arts Museum of Bilbao. Very close to the Hotel you will find the Zubiarte
Hotel Gran Bilbao – Review This elegant and designer Hotel offers free WIFI and spacious rooms. Located just 15 minutes walk from the Bilbao Cathedral and the famous “Las Siete Calles” neighborhood or Casco Viejo. Rooms The hotel Gran Bilbao is a large hotel with 202 rooms. They are all very spacious and are decorated with a modern and simple style where some design elements add a stylish and convincing
Hotel Mercure Jardines de Albia – Review The Mercure Jardines de Albia is a modern hotel is located in the heart of the financial district of Bilbao, a short distance from the Guggenheim museum, the Bilbao Convention center, and the historical City Center. The hotel features a full SPA and a permanent Modern Art collection. For an extra, you can supplement your experience with full SPA treatment. Rooms The elegant
Why we recommend hotel Sercotel Arenal Bilbao? The Arenal Hotel in Bilbao is located right in the city center near the Arriaga theater, a few meters from the Guggenheim Museum. The rooms are all well lit and elegantly decorated. The Arenal Bilbao is located in what is known as Bilbao’s old quarter, next to the Abando train station and 150 meters from the “Casco Viejo” station. In the vicinity, there
Hotel Petit Palace Arana Bilbao – Review The Petit Palace Arana Bilbao is a mid-sized hotel located at a beautiful building of traditional architecture. The hotel has been fully renovated and it offers modern rooms right next to the Arriaga Theatre and the Old District of Bilbao. modern hotel is located within an impressive XIX century building, just 200 meters from the Santiago Cathedral in Bilbao. Rooms The rooms at
Hotel NH Bilbao Deusto – Review The NH Bilbao Deusto is located very close to the University of Deusto, on the other side of the river, just outside the heart of Bilbao. This a 3-star hotel with overall good value for money, few services and where you get for what you pay for. Rooms Rooms are of above-average size for a hotel of this category. They feature free WIFI, air
Why we recommend hotel Hotel Ilunion Bilbao? The Ilunion Bilbao Hotel is located in the heart of Bilbao’s commercial district, 100 meters from the San Mamés bus and metro stations. All rooms feature modern decor, air conditioning, free WIFI, minibar, flatscreen satellite TV, and private bathrooms. The Hotel is officially adapted to accommodate guests with reduced mobility. Properly adapted rooms for guests with reduced mobility and/ or hearing or visual
Why we recommend hotel Hotel Conde Duque Bilbao? This hotel is located in the center of Bilbao, 750 meters from the Guggenheim Museum, and offers excellent views of the Calatrava bridge and the Nervión River. El Hotel Conde Duque Bilbao features a restaurant and a bar as well as a fitness center and a sauna. There is free WIFI in all areas. The rooms are modernly decorated and feature flat-screen
