Top Rated Accommodations in Bilbao

Barceló Hotel Nervión is a modern and innovative hotel that promotes the concept of "multi-star" bedrooms. This means that clients can choose the standard of room they want from a range of options. It has a great location close to the Guggenheim Museum, the shopping and business districts and is only 15 minutes away from the airport. You can take a pleasant walk from the front door along the main street alongside the river over the new glass-bottomed Calatrava Footbridge. Check their website for special rates.

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.

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.

Indautxu opened in 1990 in the heart of Bilbao's commercial and financial district, just ten minutes from the Museo Guggenheim Bilbao, offering a perfect combination of classical architecture with all the modern comforts and advanced technology you could ask for. The bedrooms come well equipped with the latest amenities and are all tastefully, yet comfortably, furnished. The public rooms are cheerful, light and airy. The in-house restaurant Extaniz caters to all your dining needs, as it dishes out authentic Basque cuisine. an ideal choice for businessmen and tourists alike.

Zenit Bilbao is in central Bilbao’s Indautxu district, 10 minutes from Atlétic Bilbao FC’s San Mamés Stadium. It offers stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The hotel’s Abando Restaurant has a private outdoor terrace, where guests can enjoy traditional Basque cuisine. There is also a lounge bar and terrace. Hotel Zenit Bilbao offers access to a fitness centre located nearby. The Zenit’s 24-hour reception allows guests to come and go at any time. Staff at reception can provide information about what to see and do in Bilbao. Bilbao Cathedral and the city centre is a 15-minute walk from Zenit Bilbao, and you can walk to The Guggenheim Museum in 20 minutes. It is also 5 minutes’ walk from Indautxu Metro Station.

The Abando Hotel was opened in 1991. It is located in the very center of downtown, right in the financial and business district of the city, next to the Guggenheim Museum and the old part of the city. The rooms are tastefully furnished and exude an aura of comfort. The in-house restaurant serves delectable local cuisine and seafood, with an elaborate wine list to complement every meal. The meeting spaces are used to hold business as well as private events. Check website for special offers.