Known as a rather industrial port, Bilbao with determination seeks to transform into a tourist spot, demonstrating each year some new attractions. The relatively new Guggenheim Museum Bilbao devoted to modern art is one of the main attractions in the city. It was designed by the renowned Frank Gehry who believed to be one of the best contemporary architects working on this planet. The museum's core collection is focused (but not limited) on works by Vasily Kandinsky, Paul Klee and Piet Mondrian.
Other landmarks in Bilbao include the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, the Bellas Artes Museum, the Museum of Sea, the 14th century Gothic Church of Santiago and Ensanche Park. Though, perhaps most of the visitors flock to Bilbao just to witness marvelous metro (subway), designed by Norman Foster.
Bilbao also features some good beaches and a few scenic spots. The most popular picnic site is on Monte Archanda, northward from the old town. Getxo beach is the number one spot among surfers with a 100-year-old suspension bridge and an array of noisy bars and lively bars.
From Bilbao you can reach Pamblona to attend the annual San Fermin festival famous for its Running of the Bulls. But if you prefer calmer, non-violent pastime then International Festival of Documentary and Short Film of Bilbao is for you. The festival takes place end of November, early December.
And for food-lovers Saint Thomas Day is a must. It's held on 21 December and features traditional products from the region's rural areas and displayed on more than 300 stalls stretched between El Arenal and Plaza Nueva. The point is that you can buy or taste anything you want. We recommend talo con chorizo (corn tortilla and salami) and txakoli (sweet regional white wine). The city offers lots of accommodations. Use our directory to find the best hotel deals and head for the vacation of your life!
The occupancy level for the hotels in Bilbao throughout the year is rather big. It could be very difficult to find cheap hotels in Bilbao at a reasonable price in a few weeks before the visit. The best way to arrange your hotel in Bilbao is minimum of 2 - 3 months in advance. You could get better prices and find more available hotels. If you could not find your hotel here, we could recommend Booked.net with Bilbao hotel booking at reasonable prices.
Hotels in Bilbao
The Artist Grand Hotel Of Art
From US$ 286Alameda De Mazarredo, 61, Bilbao, Spain
Situated a mere 12 minutes on foot from Bilboko itsasadarra, Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao offers cars for rent. Boasting a location not very far from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the hotel includes 145…
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Melia Bilbao Hotel
From US$ 113Lehendakari Leizaola, 29, Bilbao, Spain
Featuring a bureau de change and a lift, the 5-star Hotel Melia Bilbao is set within 7 minutes' walk of Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall. Situated within a minute's drive of Puente…
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Spirit Hotel Gran Bilbao
From US$ 135Indalecio Prieto, 1, Bilbao, Spain
Providing 226 rooms, the 4-star Hotel Gran Bilbao is based within 1.4 km of Bilboko itsasadarra. The hotel also offers a lift, a snack and drink vending machine and private car parking on site.
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Hotel Tayko Bilbao
From US$ 324Erribera Kalea, 13, Bilbao, Spain
The 4-star Hotel Tayko Bilbao is set 2.2 km from Guggenheim Modern Art Museum Bilbao and 0.3 km from the Roman Catholic church "Bilbao Cathedral". Set close to the compact Casco Viejo, this venue…
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Catalonia Gran Via Bilbao Hotel
From US$ 34873 Don Diego Lopez Haroko Kale Nagusia, Bilbao, Spain
The 4-star Catalonia Gran Via Bilbao Hotel provides guests with luxury accommodation in Bilbao.
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Hotel Carlton
From US$ 86Plaza De Federico Moyua, 2, Bilbao, Spain
Hotel Carlton Bilbao, located in Ensanche where you 'll find many of the newest bars and restaurants, a 9-minute stroll from Dona Casilda Park, offers cars for rent. Private car parking is available…
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Hotel Miro
From US$ 285Alameda Mazarredo, 77, Bilbao, Spain
Located just a 5-minute walk from the shimmering titanium Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the 4-star Hotel Miro Bilbao offers a 24-hour front desk and wake-up service. The neoclassical square "Plaza Nueva"…
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Barcelo Bilbao Nervion Hotel
From US$ 209Paseo Campo Volantin, 11, Bilbao, Spain
Barcelo Bilbao Nervion Hotel features a bureau de change and a lift, and lies a 10-minute walk from Casco Viejo. This hotel entices guests with private car parking, available on site.
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Hotel Ilunion San Mames
From US$ 276Calle Perez Galdos, 56, Bilbao, Spain
The accommodation is located a 20-minute walk from Plaza Berria and 5 minutes walk from Indautxu underground station. Additional amenities include 24-hour front desk and laundry service.
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Vincci Consulado De Bilbao Hotel
From US$ 235Alameda Mazarredo, 22, Bilbao, Spain
Featuring a terrace, allergy friendly rooms and a rooftop terrace, Vincci Consulado De Bilbao Hotel offers accommodation in the vicinity of Guggenheim Modern Art Museum Bilbao. The artistically…
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- Radisson Collection Bilbao Hotel
- Axel Hotel Bilbao - Adults Only
- Sercotel Ayala
- Hotel Mercure Jardines De Albia
- Hotel Ercilla De Bilbao, Autograph Collection
- Sercotel Coliseo
- Occidental Bilbao Hotel
- Hotel Zenit Bilbao
- Nyx Hotel Bilbao By Leonardo Hotels
- Hesperia Bilbao Hotel
- Abba Euskalduna Hotel
- Goien Boutique Hotel
- Petit Palace Arana Bilbao
- Nh Collection Villa De Bilbao
- Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
- Eurostars Indautxu Hotel
- Hotel Ilunion Bilbao
- Hotel Artetxe
- Hotel Ilunion Abando Bilbao
- Voco Bilbao - City By Ihg
- Bilder Boutique Hotel
- Hotel Conde Duque Bilbao
- Hotel Lopez De Haro
- Bypillow Amari
- Hotel Bilbao Plaza
- Hotel Silken Sirimiri
- Nh Bilbao Deusto Hotel
- Hotel Bilbi
- Hotel Lidar
- Hotel Photo Zabalburu
- Letoh Letoh Bilbao Hotel
- Select Bilbao Hotel
- Ibis Bilbao Centro Hotel
- Bypillow Irala
- Hotel Artxanda Bilbao, Parking Gratuito En El Exterior Junto Al Hotel, (Adults Only)
- Mirasol Apartament By Urban Hosts Hotel
Hostels in Bilbao
Latroupe La Granja Hostel
From US$ 583 Plaza Biribila, Bilbao, Spain
The hostel boasts a prime location a few minutes' drive from Funicular de Artxanda. The public square "Plaza Circular" is 300 metres from this property, while Arriaga Theatre is 650 metres away.
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Bilbao Akelarre Hostel
From US$ 18Morgan, 4-6, Bilbao, Spain
Located 1 km from San Mames Stadium in Bilbao, Bilbao Akelarre Hostel features a vending machine, a luggage room and a safe deposit box.
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Poshtel Bilbao - Premium Hostel
From US$ 33Heros Kalea 7, Bilbao, Spain
Poshtel Bilbao - Premium Hostel is within 1.2 km of Azkuna Zentroa Event Management Company, while Colegio Calasancio de Bilbao Religious School is 12 minutes' walk away.
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All Iron Hostel
From US$ 19Jose Mª Ugarteburu 2, Bilbao, Spain
Featuring free Wi-Fi throughout the property, All Iron Hostel is located in Bilbao, 0.6 km from Etxebarria Park. Guests can make use of free self parking and complimentary parking on site.
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Optimi Rooms Bilbao
From US$ 41Areiltza Doktorearen Zumarkalea 58, Bajo, Bilbao, Spain
Featuring a flat screen TV, flat-screen TV and a satellite TV, Optimi Rooms is located only 550 metres from San Mames Stadium. Guests can make use of allergy free rooms and a garden.
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Quartier Bilbao Hostel Casco Viejo
From US$ 17Artekale Kalea 15, Bilbao, Spain
Featuring a terrace, a rooftop terrace and live performances, Quartier Bilbao Hostel is located in Old Town district of Bilbao. Free Wi Fi is available throughout the venue.
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Bilbao Metropolitan Hostel By Bossh! Hotels
From US$ 15Nicolas Alcorta Kalea, Bilbao, Spain
Featuring free Wi-Fi in public areas, the Bilbao Metropolitan Hostel By Bossh Hotels offers accommodation near Grua Carola.
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Ganbara Hostel - Self Check In
From US$ 23Prim, 13 Bajo, Bilbao, Spain
Featuring free Wi Fi throughout the venue, the Ganbara Hostel offers accommodation near the santiago Bilbao Cathedral.
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Ekoos Hostel, Bilbao Eko Hostel
From US$ 35Bruno Mauricio Zabala Kalea 15, Bilbao, Spain
The venue is located a 20-minute walk to Funicular de Artxanda, close to Aparcamiento del Pagasarri.
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Moon Hostel Bio
From US$ 20Luzarra, 7, Bilbao, Spain
The 2-star Moon Hostel Bio is located in the Deusto district of the city, 7 minutes' walk from Bilbobentura.
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- Botxo Gallery - Youth Hostel Bilbao
Guest houses in Bilbao
Pension Plaza Nueva
From US$ 71Plaza Nueva, 1, Bilbao, Spain
Pension Luxury Plaza Nueva offers budget accommodation in just 15 minutes' walk from La Salve. It contains 6 air-conditioned rooms that strike a perfect balance between comfort and style. Here you…
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Bypillow Bilbo
From US$ 785 Quintana Kalea, Bilbao, Spain
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Pension Ama Bilbao
From US$ 89Loteria Kalea, Bilbao, Spain
Pension Luxury Ama Bilbao is placed in Old Town district, within a 5-minute walk of the restaurant El Txoko Berria. The property provides 15 guestrooms appointed with a flat-screen TV with satellite…
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Basque Boutique By Gaiarooms
From US$ 50C/ La Torre, 2 - 1, Bilbao, Spain
The frank Gehry-designed modern Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is 1.4 km from Basque Boutique Hotel, while Etxebarria Park is 550 metres away. It offers welcoming rooms, free Wi Fi throughout the venue and…
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Ibis Budget Bilbao City
From US$ 160Calle Zankoeta 9, Nº Reg H.BI.01272, Bilbao, Spain
The 4-star newly built Ibis Budget Bilbao City hotel features 149 functional rooms nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Termibus bus station. The guest house is a good starting point for Bilbao's sports…
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Pension Boutique Caravan Cinema
From US$ 82Correo, 11, Bilbao, Spain
Offering allergy free rooms, a safe deposit box and a luggage room, Pension Boutique Caravan Cinema is nestled not far from Calzadas de Mallona and 350 metres away from the Gothic-revival Bilbao…
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Central
From US$ 71Alameda Recalde, 35A Piso 01, Bilbao, Spain
Central Hotel Bilbao, located not far from Church of San Francisco de Asis, features a vending machine and a luggage storage. Situated in Ensanche district, the guest house is set 1 km from the…
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Casual Gurea Bilbao Hotel
From US$ 45Bidebarrieta, 14-3º, Bilbao, Spain
Built in 1850, the 2-star Casual Gurea Hotel Bilbao is located around 6 minutes on foot from the baroque Church of San Nicolas in Old Town with its seven streets that formed the original medieval…
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Iturrienea Ostatua Hotel
From US$ 98Santa Maria, 14, Bilbao, Spain
The 2-star Iturrienea Ostatua Hotel is set 1.4 km from the shimmering titanium Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and 0.5 km from the santiago Bilbao Cathedral. Highlights at this guest house include a safety…
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Bilbao City Rooms
From US$ 64Alameda Recalde, Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao City Rooms is situated 0.7 km from the stunning Church of San Vicente de Abando and features a flat screen TV and flat - screen TV. The venue is located off the frank Gehry-designed modern…
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- Bilbao Art Lodge Staynnapartments
- Arenal Rooms Bilbao
- Casual Mardones Bilbao Hotel
- Aliciazzz Bilbao By Gaiarooms
- Pension Bilbao
- Pension La Salve
- Pension H30 Bilbao
- Bypillow San Mames
- Pension Zorroza 1
- Casual Fuentes Bilbao Hotel
- Pension Begona - Centro Ciudad
- Pension Lo Bilbao
- Casual Arriaga Bilbao Hotel
- Casual Serantes Bilbao
- Casual Blue Bilbao Hotel
- Bilbao Rooms & Kitchen Santutxu
- Victorooms
- Bilbao Rooms & Kitchen Zorroza
- Pension B4R Self Check In
- Pension Miribilla
- Bilbao Rooms & Kitchen Rekalde
- Bilbao Rooms & Kitchen Altube
- Bilbao Rooms Lidon
- Iturriaga Ostatua Self Check In Hotel
- Pension H30 Salces Self Check In Licencia Hbi01292
- Bilbao Rooms & Kitchen Zabalburu
- Bilbao Place
- Bilbao Rooms Etxebarria
- Bilbao Rooms Miribilla
- Pension Don Claudio
- Pension Arias
- Pension Martinez
Bed & Breakfasts in Bilbao
7 Kale Bed And Breakfast
From US$ 96Santa Maria 13, 1º, Bilbao, Spain
7 Kale Bed And Breakfast Bilbao offers 25 rooms merely 600 metres from the hillside park "Parque Etxebarria". Public parking is available nearby as well.
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Aparthotels in Bilbao
Bilbao City Center By Abba Suites
From US$ 22Huertas De La Villa 15, Bilbao, Spain
Bilbao City Center By Abba Suites is located 0.5 km from Funicular de Artxanda and offers concierge service, 24-hour reception and 24-hour security. The venue is set close to the tied arch Zubizuri…
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Batimont Suites & Apartments
From US$ 264Calle Colon De Larreategui Kalea, 13, Bilbao, Spain
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Santiago Apartments Bilbao
From US$ 131Licenciado Poza, 12, Bilbao, Spain
Situated a mere 5 minutes on foot from Bilboko itsasadarra, Santiago Apartments Bilbao includes 32 rooms. The aparthotel offers private car parking for EUR 16.50 per day on site.
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Copla Bilbao Aparthotel
From US$ 199Calle Del Obispo Orueta, 2 Copla, Bilbao, Spain
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Limehome Bilbao San Mames
From US$ 269Juan Antonio Zunzunegui Etorb., 10, Bilbao, Spain
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Enea Living Aparthotel
From US$ 434Calle Bilbao La Vieja, 2, Bilbao, Spain
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Cp Apartments San Mames
From US$ 120Plaza Garellano, 15 15-16, Bilbao, Spain
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