My Dearest Wanderers,
As autumn turns to winter and the scent of nostalgia fills the crisp air, I find myself reminiscing about our journeys through the cobblestone streets of Bilbao. The laughter shared, the stories woven, and the moments cherished in the embrace of friendship. It was in these enchanting alleys that we discovered the true essence of travel - a tapestry of experiences, each thread woven with love and laughter.
In the heart of Bilbao, nestled among the vibrant hues of Basque architecture, we found solace in the warm embrace of guest houses that felt like home. Whether our footsteps echoed solo down the narrow lanes or danced in harmony with a merry band of companions, these sanctuaries welcomed us with open arms. Each guest house a treasure trove of memories waiting to be made, where every sunrise brought new adventures and every sunset painted the sky in hues of contentment.
From quaint corners adorned with flickering candles to sunlit terraces that whispered secrets of the city below, these guest houses were not just a resting place but a sanctuary of camaraderie. As we savored the flavors of pintxos and sipped on glasses of rioja, our conversations ebbed and flowed like the tides of the Nervion River. And in those fleeting moments, we found ourselves not just exploring Bilbao but discovering the depths of our bonds, forged in the fires of shared experiences.
So, my dear friends, as I pen down these words bathed in the glow of nostalgia, I urge you to embark on your own journey through the heart of Bilbao. Whether you wander with a lone soul or a merry band of wanderers, know that our guest house collection holds a piece of magic for each of you. For in the tapestry of travel, it is the shared moments that shimmer brightest, like stars lighting our path through the ever-unfolding story of our lives.
With love and wanderlust,
Naomi
Best Guest Houses in Bilbao
Bilbao Accommodation lists:
Bilbao Art Lodge Staynnapartments
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Around 5 minutes by car from the shimmering titanium Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the 2-star Bilbao Art Lodge Staynnapartments hotel includes 6 rooms. This Bilbao guest house boasts views of the city and offers Wi-Fi throughout the property.
While staying in the accommodation, you are invited to discover the neoclassical square "Plaza Nueva", located merely 1.4 km away, or visit sports venues like San Mames Stadium, which is a 5-minute ride away. Standing a 5-minute stroll from Estacion de Santander, the Art Lodge Staynnapartments Bilbao is quite close to the compact Casco Viejo.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Spa-Balneario Jardines de Albia, which is nearly a 5-minute drive away. The nearby notable religious buildings include the Roman Catholic church "Bilbao Cathedral", at a distance of 1.4 km from Bilbao Art Lodge Staynnapartments hotel.
Ibis Budget Bilbao City
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Ibis Budget Bilbao City hotel offers its guests functional rooms a 5-minute stroll from San Mames Stadium. Featuring a lift and a tour desk throughout the property, this 2-star guest house is located only 1.8 km from the interactive Maritime Museum.
The accommodation is about 15 km from Bilbao airport and a 5-minute ride from such cultural venues as Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao. The hotel is also 10 minutes' drive from Guggenheim Modern Art Museum Bilbao in Bilbao.
Nature lovers will appreciate proximity to the public Dona Casilda Park, which is approximately 5 minutes away by car.
This Bilbao property also has a patio and a shared lounge.
Iturrienea Ostatua Hotel
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The 2-star Iturrienea Ostatua Hotel Bilbao provides guided tour service, and a charming location, 8 minutes' stroll from the compact Casco Viejo. The highlights of the pet-friendly guest house include a lift and a tour desk, it also offers Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The accommodation is about 15 km from Bilbao airport and 5 minutes' drive from such cultural venues as Guggenheim Modern Art Museum Bilbao. The hotel is located only a short drive from the Roman Catholic church "Bilbao Cathedral" in Bilbao.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Spa-Balneario Jardines de Albia, which is 1.1 km away. Also, Azkuna Zentroa Event Management Company lies 5 minutes away by car, while Casco Viejo is a mere 5 minutes' walk from Iturrienea Ostatua Hotel.
Luxury Guest Houses in Bilbao
Bilbao City Rooms
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The 2-star Bilbao City Rooms hotel is situated about 5 minutes' walk from Chavarri Palace and offers a lift, a snack and drink vending machine. Located only a short drive from La Salve Bridge, this Bilbao hotel features 24-hour security and a luggage locker.
The centre of Bilbao can be reached within a 5-minute walk, and natural attractions like the public Dona Casilda Park are a mere 1 km away. The shimmering titanium Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is within 5 minutes' drive of the City Rooms, while Bilbao airport is 15 km from it.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Spa-Balneario Jardines de Albia, which is a mere 0.6 km away. The Gothic-revival Bilbao Catholic Cathedral is approximately a 5-minute ride away, while Moyua is close to Bilbao City Rooms hotel.
Pension Ama Bilbao
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Featuring views of the city, the 3-star Pension Ama Bilbao is located merely 450 metres from the Gothic-revival Bilbao Catholic Cathedral.
The guest house is situated about 15 km from Bilbao airport and within minutes of the historical Church of Saint Anthony the Great. From this smoke-free property it will take about 20 minutes to walk to the shimmering titanium Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
Just a 6-minute walk from the hotel you'll find the monumental square "Plaza Berria".
Hotels in Bilbao
| Hotel with balcony 🌤️ | Bilbao Art Lodge Staynnapartments |
| Best mid-range Hotel 🌴 | Ibis Budget Bilbao City |
| Top Service Hotel 🛁 | Iturrienea Ostatua Hotel |
Pension Bilbao
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Located merely 0.8 km from Etxebarria Park, the 2-star Pension Bilbao is just 400 metres from the public square "Plaza Circular". This smoke-free guest house offers private car parking on site.
The pet-friendly property is about 15 km from Bilbao airport and at a distance of 2.5 km from such cultural venues as the interactive Maritime Museum. Guggenheim in Bilbao is just a minute's drive from the hotel.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Spa-Balneario Jardines de Albia, which is around 5 minutes away by car. Pension Bilbao stands at an 800-metre distance from the Gothic-revival Bilbao Catholic Cathedral, popular with pilgrims and tourists alike.
Bilbao Cheap Guest Houses
Casual Blue Hotel
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Within 5 minutes' walk of Casco Viejo underground station, the 2-star Casual Blue Hotel is located in a pedestrianised area of Bilbao, approximately a 5-minute drive from the Gothic-revival Bilbao Catholic Cathedral. Featuring 9 rooms with views of the city, the guest house is 5 minutes by car from the shimmering titanium Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
Standing just near Mercado de la Ribera Market, the accommodation also offers easy access to the compact Casco Viejo which is 5 minutes' walk away. The neoclassical square "Plaza Berria" is nearly a 5-minute ride from the Casual Blue, while Bilbao airport is 15 km from it.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Spa-Balneario Jardines de Albia, which is 1 km away. The nearby sports attractions feature San Mames Stadium within 5 minutes' drive of Casual Blue Hotel.
Casual Gurea Hotel
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Situated approximately 500 metres from Bilbaout Amusement Center, the 2-star Casual Gurea Hotel Bilbao offers a vending machine and a tour desk. There is an underground station near this low-budget guest house, and guests can easily reach the compact Casco Viejo which is about 5 minutes away by car.
Arriaga Theatre is only 500 metres away, and the santiago Bilbao Cathedral is only a short distance from the accommodation. At the Casual Gurea Bilbao you'll be a mere 12 minutes' walk from Spa-Balneario Jardines de Albia.
Cultural experiences in the area feature Guggenheim Modern Art Museum Bilbao, situated just 1.9 km from the property.
Active guests will enjoy participating in bike loans and bicycle usage.
Pension Basque Boutique
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Overlooking the city, Pension Basque Boutique Bilbao is within a 5-minute drive of the compact Casco Viejo. This unpretentious guest house features a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities, plus a vending machine and a tour desk.
The prime location will easily bring you to Studio Arte Marquesteria, located around 5 minutes' walk away, and to the neoclassical square "Plaza Nueva", which is also just a 10-minute stroll away. Guests can visit places of worship such as the santiago Bilbao Cathedral, situated not very far from the Pension Basque Boutique Bilbao.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Spa-Balneario Jardines de Albia, which is about 15 minutes' walk away. The 2-star Pension Basque Boutique is nearly a 5-minute drive from Moyua.
Guest Houses in Bilbao Centre
Pension Boutique Caravan Cinema
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Overlooking the city, the 2-star Pension Boutique Caravan Cinema Bilbao is located 5 minutes by car from Guggenheim Modern Art Museum Bilbao. The guest house features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Situated in the old part of Bilbao, the property is a short way from Casco Viejo underground station. The compact Casco Viejo is approximately a 5-minute drive from the hotel, while Bilbao airport is 15 km from it.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Spa-Balneario Jardines de Albia, which is 900 metres away. Standing about 5 minutes' walk away, the Roman Catholic church "Bilbao Cathedral" is a hard-to-miss divine tourist destination.
Arenal Suites Bilbao
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The comfortable 2-star Arenal Suites Bilbao hotel is located near the shopping district of Bilbao around 5 minutes' drive from the neoclassical square "Plaza Nueva". Boasting a location very close to Bilbao Cathedral, the guest house features 26 rooms as well as a storage room and a gift shop.
The centre of Bilbao can be reached in 5 minutes' walk of the property, and such cultural venues as Guggenheim Museum Bilbao are a mere 1.9 km away. The welcoming Arenal Suites is plunged among cafes, bars, and restaurants, while Casco Viejo is 350 metres away.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Spa-Balneario Jardines de Albia, which is only a 14-minute walk away. The cosy Arenal Suites Bilbao hotel is situated a 5-minute ride from the arch Zubizuri Footbridge, and Estacion de Autobuses de Abando bus station lies merely 650 metres away.
Pension Begona - Centro Ciudad
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The 2-star Pension Begona - Centro Ciudad features a lift and a tour desk and is located at a distance of 850 metres from the Roman Catholic church "Bilbao Cathedral", one of the divine tourist destinations in Bilbao. This Bilbao guest house provides Wi-Fi, which is available throughout the property.
At the accommodation, you'll be only 1.4 km from Azkuna Zentroa Event Management Company and within a 5-minute drive of the shimmering titanium Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. The Pension Begona - Centro Ciudad Bilbao is a 5-minute stroll from Centro Municipal Bilborock La Merced Concert Hall and really close to Abando underground station.
Also, several bars and restaurants are situated in the are within walking distance of this Bilbao property. There is the grand 16th-century church "Basilica of Begona" a 5-minute ride away, and Estacion de Autobuses de Abando bus station merely 5 minutes' walk from Pension Begona - Centro Ciudad.
Guest Houses in Bilbao with parking
Bypillow San Mames
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Bypillow San Mames Bilbao hotel offers 39 rooms 25 minutes' walk from the Gothic-revival Bilbao Catholic Cathedral. This guest house also features Wi-Fi throughout the property.
The property is located around a 5-minute ride from Termibus, within minutes of Santimami/San Mames tube station. San Mames Stadium is within a 400-metre distance of the 2-star hotel, and the compact Casco Viejo is a 5-minute ride away.
This accommodation is 10 minutes' drive from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
Pension Lo Bilbao
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Located only 5 minutes on foot from Parque Etxebarria, the 2-star Pension Lo Bilbao is around a 5-minute ride from Casco Viejo. Featuring 8 rooms with views of the city, the guest house is a 5-minute drive from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
Bilbao centre is 5 minutes' walk, and sports attractions such as San Mames Stadium are 2.3 km away. Funicular de Artxanda is not very far from this smoke-free hotel in Bilbao.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Spa-Balneario Jardines de Albia, which is a mere 11 minutes' walk away. Pension Lo Bilbao is conveniently located merely 450 metres from Bilbaout Amusement Center.
Pension Plaza Nueva
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Pension Plaza Nueva Bilbao, located 25 minutes on foot from the public Dona Casilda Park, features Wi-Fi in public areas. This guest house offers 6 rooms with views of the city.
Situated in the centre of Bilbao, the property is just a minute's drive from Jardines de Albia Lorategiak. The 3-star hotel is nestled 5 minutes by car from the shimmering titanium Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Spa-Balneario Jardines de Albia, which is just 0.8 km away. Pension Plaza Nueva is also just next door to the tied arch Zubizuri Footbridge and Estacion de Autobuses de Abando bus station is around 10 minutes' walk away.
Zubia Urban Rooms
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Zubia Urban Rooms Bilbao hotel offers 11 rooms just 0.9 km from Etxebarria Park. Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the property and a private parking garage is provided on site.
This guest house is located 6 minutes on foot from Reproductions Museum Bilbao, right off Abando tube station. The hotel in Bilbao is around a 5-minute ride from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
Nature lovers will appreciate the proximity to Spa-Balneario Jardines de Albia, which is a mere 450 metres away. Zubia Urban Rooms hotel is situated near Jardines de Albia Lorategiak.