Top Rated Accommodations in Bilbao

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.

Bilbao Akelarre Hostel is Bilbao’s first hostel, an ideal place for the youth to stay. Located minutes away from Guggenheim Museum, this is one of the most affordable stay one can get in Spain. Bilbao Akelarre Hostel offers bed and breakfast, Wi-Fi, coffee & tea. Discounts are offered to groups, and traveling around the city is very easy, as it is accessible to public transportation. Bilbao Akelarre Hostel is clean and tidy, and the services offered are good. The staff is very humble and guides you with any information needed about moving about in the city.

Hotel Carlton, located in the city's financial and business hub, is a refined and elegant hotel. Its bedrooms are furnished in an austere old-fashioned style while the bathrooms are thoroughly modern. One of its special features is the beautiful foyer that receives natural light from artistically designed oval-shaped windows. The overall Beaux Arts theme of interior décor is complemented by classical columns, antique lamps and oriental rugs in the public rooms. It's a landmark building that the Basque Government has classified as an architectural, historic and cultural monument. The in-house restaurant offers authentic Basque delights. Check their website for special rates.

NH Villa de Bilbao is a distinguished upmarket modern hotel that welcomes you into a spacious and comfortable environment as soon as you walk through the front door. You're met by the best in contemporary art hanging on the walls in the public spaces. The bedrooms have been tastefully decorated using a sophisticated combination of textiles for the curtains, sofa-covers, bedspreads and rugs. It all makes for a relaxing and intimate stay. The in-house restaurant serves authentic Basque cuisine. It's located in the center of the city, next to the Museo Guggenheim Bilbao, not far from the San Mamés Stadium and opposite the Palacio de Euskalduna. Both the main highway and the airport are within easy reach. Check their website for special rates.

Located in the heart of the city Bilbao, Melia Bilbao is one of the best 5-Star hotels in the city situated opposite the famous Congress Palace and the Música Euskalduna. The hotel has about 211 outside facing and beautifully designed rooms and suites, with facilities like free Wi-Fi, Wellness Center with 24 hour gym, semi-outdoor heated pool and male and female sauna. Types of rooms include Family rooms, Presendential Suite, Grand Suite, Business Suite, Junior Suite, Grand Premium Room, Premium Room and Melia Room. The staff is well trained, welcoming and ensures good service to its guests. The hotel has two in-house restaurants offering traditional Basque cuisine, one of which has a Michelin star. Melia Bilbao sure is worth staying at, if in Spain.

Situated opposite Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, this boutique hotel was created by fashion designer Antonio Miró. It offers free WiFi and a 24-hour courtesy bar serving coffee, tea, and juices. The Hotel Miró's rooms are decorated in a minimalist style. All are equipped with a 32-inch flat-screen TV. The bathrooms have Molton Brown toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, and free mineral water is provided. The Brown Bread Bag is a breakfast experience with local Basque products. Hotel Miró has a wellness area with hydromassage bath and steam bath. It also has a massage area and a well-equipped gym. Guests benefit from a personalized concierge service. The area surrounding the Miró is rich in traditional Basque restaurants. The historic city centre is 5 minutes’ walk away.