Hotel Neguri is situated in Getxo, just fifteen minutes from Bilbao. It occupies an old, small palace peculiar to this part of the Basque Country, and which was historically home to member of the Basque bourgeoisie. Because of its age, the building is considered a monument of architectural interest. Being in Getxo enables the guest to enjoy both the extensive shopping and leisure areas on offer, as well as the numerous beaches along the Basque coastline. Rates vary seasonally. Check website for details.
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.
Hotel Mundaka is situated in the village of the same name on the Basque coast. In this setting guests can enjoy some of the area's best countryside in the form of the Urdaibai natural reserve, declared a Natural Heritage sight by UNESCO. The hotel occupies an old building, declared a monument of historic interest, and is only five minutes from the beach. The atmosphere is both friendly and cosy, just as it is in the small village.
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.
Pil Pil Hostel is just 1 minute’s walk from Athletic Bilbao’s iconic San Mamés Stadium. With no curfew or lock-out, it offers dormitories with individual lockers. Guests at the Pil Pil have free access to the shared kitchen, and there is free tea and coffee all day. There is also a TV lounge with board games, as well as a shared patio. You can use the hostel’s printer if you need to print out a boarding pass but there is a surcharge. There is also luggage storage and bicycle parking on site. Free maps and city guides are available at reception. Pil Pil Hostel is a 15-minute walk from the Guggenheim Museum, and Eskalduna Convention Centre is 8 minutes away. The hostel is next to San Mamés Metro Station and Sabino Arana Tram Stop. It is 4 minutes’ walk from the airport bus stop and San Mamés Train Station.
Ganbara Hostel is set in the heart of Bilbao’s old town, on one of its famous Siete Calles, or Seven Streets. It serves a free breakfast, offers free Wi-Fi and features a 24-hour reception, 2 communal lounges and a shared kitchen. Each of the simply decorated, modern dorms at Ganbara Hostel has heating, air conditioning and access to a shared bathroom with a hairdryer. Bed linen and lockers are included. You can rent towels at reception. The hostel also has a laundry room, and there are 2 TVs, a Wii, games and DVDs in the lounge area. There are also vending machines, luggage storage and tourist information available at reception. The hostel is a 5-minute walk from the Basque Museum and nearby Casco Viejo Metro station. Buses to the famous Guggenheim Museum stop 10 minutes’ walk away. Bilbao Railway Station is less than 1 km from the Ganbara.