The Best Hotels in Bilbao

Here’s our manually curated guide to the best luxury, boutique, and most charming hotels in Bilbao. Bon voyage!

Hannah, Travel Expert

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Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Rated 9.2 in 1913 reviews

Situated in Bilbao, 200 metres from Arriaga Theatre, Hotel Tayko Bilbao was built in 1924. The property is within just… See more

Situated in Bilbao, 200 metres from Arriaga Theatre, Hotel Tayko Bilbao was built in 1924. The property is within just 0.2 km of Catedral de Santiago and 15 minutes' walk from Guggenheim Museum.

All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV, private bathroom with free toiletries.

Michelin-star restaurant Ola and La bodega de Ola at Hotel Tayko Bilbao are both managed by the Michelin-starred chef Martin Berasategui.

Speaking German, English, Spanish and Basque, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay.

Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall is 2.2 km from Hotel Tayko Bilbao, while Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is 2.2 km from the property. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 13 km from the accommodation.

Rooms from $126

Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao

Rated 9.1 in 1450 reviews

Designed by Javier Mariscal, this stylish hotel is located opposite Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum. It features a roof… See more

Designed by Javier Mariscal, this stylish hotel is located opposite Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum. It features a roof terrace with spectacular views.

The air-conditioned rooms at the Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao feature carpeted floors and a private bathroom with bathtubs, bathrobe and slippers. Each room has free WiFi, USB connection and a 40" flat-screen TV with international satellite channels, HDMI.

Breakfast is served on the roof terrace with panoramic views of the city. Guests can enjoy different dining options at either the Belz restaurant, Le Café or at the Sixty-One Lobby Bar.

The hotel has a wellness centre with fitness area, sauna and Turkish bath. Staff at the 24-hour reception can provide information about what to see and do in Bilbao.

The Museum of Fine Arts and the Maritime Museum are both within 500 metres of the hotel. The city’s shopping area, including the Zubiarte Shopping Centre, are 5 minutes’ walk away.

Rooms from $145

Radisson Collection Bilbao

Rated 8.8 in 2120 reviews

Radisson Collection Bilbao has a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bilbao. With free WiFi, this 5-star… See more

Radisson Collection Bilbao has a fitness centre, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bilbao. With free WiFi, this 5-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 500 metres from the city centre and 1.1 km from Bilbao Fine Arts Museum.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Radisson Collection Bilbao offers some units with city views, and all rooms have a kettle. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels.

A continental, vegetarian or vegan breakfast can be enjoyed at the property.

Guests can make sightseeing and ticketing arrangements at the tour desk, or conduct business at the business centre.

Popular points of interest near Radisson Collection Bilbao include Arriaga Theatre, San Mamés Metro Station and San Mamés Stadium. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 8 km from the hotel.

Rooms from $149

Hotel Carlton

Rated 8.7 in 4520 reviews

Centrally located in Plaza de Federico Moyúa square, this elegant hotel stands as an impressive landmark in Bilbao. It… See more

Centrally located in Plaza de Federico Moyúa square, this elegant hotel stands as an impressive landmark in Bilbao. It offers free access to its gym and spacious rooms with luxurious décor.

The rooms at Hotel Carlton feature a classic or contemporary design and include a private bathroom. They also come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

Hotel Carlton offers a business centre with a PC and free internet access. There is also a printer and complimentary minibar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The grand restaurant serves Basque specialities and international classics. The menu changes daily, from Monday to Friday.

Set next to Gran Vía, Carlton Hotel is less than 10 minutes’ walk from the Guggenheim Museum. Moyua Metro Station is next to the hotel, providing easy access to Bilbao and its surroundings. The airport bus stops nearby.

Rooms from $107

Vincci Consulado de Bilbao

Rated 9.0 in 8047 reviews

Attractively situated in Bilbao, Vincci Consulado de Bilbao features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private… See more

Attractively situated in Bilbao, Vincci Consulado de Bilbao features air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. This 4-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space. The hotel has a terrace and city views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar.

At the hotel, rooms have a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. Each room is fitted with a safety deposit box and certain rooms are fitted with river views. The rooms will provide guests with a minibar.

The daily breakfast offers buffet, continental or vegetarian options.

Staff at the 24-hour front desk speak English and Spanish.

Popular points of interest near Vincci Consulado de Bilbao include Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.

Rooms from $113

Hotel Miró

Rated 8.8 in 1961 reviews

Situated opposite Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, this boutique hotel was created by fashion designer Antonio Miró. It… See more

Situated opposite Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, this boutique hotel was created by fashion designer Antonio Miró. It offers free WiFi and a 24-hour honesty bar.

The Hotel Miró's rooms are decorated in a minimalist style. All are equipped with a smart TV. The bathrooms have Molton Brown toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, and free mineral water is provided.

A buffet breakfast with selected local products is offered.

Hotel Miró has a well-equipped gym. Guests benefit from a personalized concierge service. Massage services are available on request for an extra charge.

The area surrounding the Miró is rich in traditional Basque restaurants. The historic city centre is 5 minutes’ walk away.

Rooms from $91

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

Rated 8.5 in 6781 reviews

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Bilbao. With free WiFi… See more

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels has a fitness centre, shared lounge, a restaurant and bar in Bilbao. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service and a 24-hour front desk. The property is 200 metres from Arriaga Theatre, and within less than 1 km of the city centre.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a fridge, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. At NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels the rooms have bed linen and towels.

Breakfast is available each morning, and includes continental, Full English/Irish and American options.

The area is popular for cycling, and car hire is available at the accommodation.

A business centre and vending machines with snacks and drinks are available on site at NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels.

Popular points of interest near the hotel include Abando Train Station, Catedral de Santiago and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 9 km from NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels.

Rooms from $72

Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao

Rated 9.0 in 2835 reviews

Set in Bilbao, 600 metres from San Mamés Metro Station, Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao offers accommodation with a fitness… See more

Set in Bilbao, 600 metres from San Mamés Metro Station, Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao offers accommodation with a fitness centre, private parking, a garden and a shared lounge. This 4-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is 700 metres from the city centre and 700 metres from San Mamés Stadium.

The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao provides some units that feature a balcony, and each room comes with a kettle. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels.

Guests at Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao can enjoy a continental or a gluten-free breakfast.

The hotel offers a terrace.

Popular points of interest near Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao include Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall, Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 7 km from the accommodation.

Rooms from $96

Hotel Ercilla is a modern hotel located in central Bilbao. It offers a fitness centre and stylish accommodation with… See more

Hotel Ercilla is a modern hotel located in central Bilbao. It offers a fitness centre and stylish accommodation with flat-screen satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and a private bathroom.

Bar Americano offers lovely breakfast, lunch and dinner. Their specialty is the Bask cousin and cocktails.

La Terraza is a cocktail bar which has lovely views to Bilbao and also offers food.

Bilbao’s stunning Guggenheim Museum is 15 minutes' walk away. There is a metro station just across the road from the hotel, connecting you with the beach within 20 minutes.

Rooms from $104

Hotel Meliá Bilbao

Rated 8.6 in 3924 reviews

Next to the Bilbao Estuary and just a few metres from the iconic Guggenheim Museum and the Euskalduna Palace, our 5-star… See more

Next to the Bilbao Estuary and just a few metres from the iconic Guggenheim Museum and the Euskalduna Palace, our 5-star hotel is the ideal place to relax and savour true Basque gastronomy. A modern hotel, designed by the prestigious architect Ricardo Legorreta and paying homage to the work of the Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida. Travel to Bilbao and live a comprehensive experience.

Meliá Bilbao, with its elegant avant-garde architecture, provides comfortable rooms and suites with fantastic views. Enjoy the Aizian Restaurant serving the most delicious classics of Basque cuisine with local and organic produce, and end your day in our Wellness Centre equipped with a gym, sauna and semi-covered swimming pool with heated water and mountain views. And if you are travelling for work, you can hold all kinds of meetings and events in our meeting rooms."

Rooms from $127

Sercotel Coliseo

Rated 8.5 in 4128 reviews

Offering free WiFi, a gym and casino, Sercotel Coliseo occupies Bilbao’s former opera house. Centrally located, it is a… See more

Offering free WiFi, a gym and casino, Sercotel Coliseo occupies Bilbao’s former opera house. Centrally located, it is a 5-minute walk from Abando Metro Station and Bilbao Train Station.

The Coliseo maintains its original façade and offers contemporary décor. All air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV and a minibar. The modern rooms are heated, and have a safe and work desk.

Guests can relax in the hotel reading room, TV lounge or sun terrace.

The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and guests can hire a car at the tour desk. The property offers guests free coffee every day from 12:00 to 16:30. On-site parking is available for an extra charge. The Guggenheim Museum is just over 1 km away.

Rooms from $77

Hotel Gran Bilbao

Rated 8.7 in 9743 reviews

This stylish design hotel offers free Wi-Fi and spacious rooms with flat-screen satellite TV. It is situated 10 minutes'… See more

This stylish design hotel offers free Wi-Fi and spacious rooms with flat-screen satellite TV. It is situated 10 minutes' walk from Bilbao Cathedral and the popular Seven Streets district.

Rooms at the Hotel Gran Bilbao feature colourful modern décor and wooden furniture. Each room has air conditioning and a large bathroom with a hairdryer.

A buffet show breakfast is served daily at the hotel.

With direct access from the A8 Motorway, the hotel is only a 15-minute drive from Bilbao Ferry Port. Buses to the city centre stop outside the hotel, and Atxuri Tram station is just 750 metres away.

Rooms from $64

BYPILLOW Amari

Rated 8.7 in 2674 reviews

Located in the Bilbao City Centre district in Bilbao, 300 metres from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, BYPILLOW Amari features… See more

Located in the Bilbao City Centre district in Bilbao, 300 metres from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, BYPILLOW Amari features air-conditioned rooms and private parking.

All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. BYPILLOW Amari features free WiFi throughout the property.

There is a 24-hour reception at the property.

Etxebarría Park is 1.2 km from BYPILLOW Amari, while Alhondiga Bilbao is 800 metres from the property. Bilbao Airport is 5 km away.

Rooms from $78

Occidental Bilbao

Rated 8.4 in 4969 reviews

Located next to the Basilica de Begoña, Occidental Bilbao offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and stylish… See more

Located next to the Basilica de Begoña, Occidental Bilbao offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and stylish air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Bilbao Old Town and Etxebarria Park are a 15-minute walk away.

Decorated in light colours, the spacious rooms include a flat-screen satellite TV, a desk and an electronic safe. They all have a tea and coffee maker; and the modern bathrooms also feature toiletries and a hairdryer.

A varied breakfast buffet is served daily at the Occidental Bilbao. The hotel's restaurant, serves fresh local and Mediterranean cuisine. There is a café-bar and a lobby with a fireplace.

The famous Guggenheim Museum is a 5-minute drive from the Occidental Bilbao. Bilbao Exhibition Centre and Bilbao Airport are both within a 15-minute drive. Car hire can be arranged at reception.

Club Metropolitan offers special rates for guests at their spa, indoor pool and fitness centre.

Rooms from $82

Pensión Boutique Caravan Cinema

Rated 8.6 in 1143 reviews

Pensión Boutique Caravan Cinema is located in Bilbao. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you… See more

Pensión Boutique Caravan Cinema is located in Bilbao. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV and air conditioning.

Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries.

Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, where guests can make use of the coffee machine and free mineral water.

Pensión Boutique Caravan Cinema is in the Casco Viejo, 200 metres from Catedral de Santiago and 500 metres from Etxebarría Park.

Bilbao Airport is 8 km away.

Caravan Cinema has several tourist apartments in the Old Town of Bilbao decorated with the same vintage air and with total privacy for its occupants. They have exclusive access upon time request by our staff.

Rooms from $75