Hotels and rural accommodation in Bilbao and surrounding villages, Spain.

Bilbao is the capital of Biscay, founded back in 1300 by don Diego López de Haro. It has 354,000 inhabitants and is the main industrial and economical axis in the Basque Country. It nestles on both banks of the Bilbao Estuary (Ría del Nervión)

The city is currently experiencing a full restructuring with major investments (Palacio Euskalduna, Museo Guggenheim, Bilbao Exibition Center, tram, metro...)These projects are being carried out by prestigious international architects (Fran Geri, Normas Foster, Santiago Calatrava ...). That’s why, Bilbao has come up as a new tourist destination, as proved by many travel magazines.

Indatxu, Casco Viejo, ensanche, Paseo Abandoibarra are just some of the sights that cannot be missed.

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Hesperia Bilbao Hotel **** Situated opposite the Bilbao Guggenheim Museum

Facing La Ria River, The Hotel Hesperia Bilbao is strategically located between the Guggenheim Museum and the shopping area. It is also the ideal spot for golf enthusiasts who will find a golf course only a few kilometres from the Hotel.

Hotel Andrea *** Sondika - Hotel Chain: Sercotel

Hotel Andrea, is an old seminary, located in the middle of the Txorierri valley, an industrial enclave of the Basque Country.

Just 2 km to the Loiu-Bilbao airport and 10km from the center of Bilbao.

Hotel Tryp Sondika *** Airport

The recently constructed hotel is located in the Txorierri Valley, close to the International Airport of Bilbao (BIO) and the Sondika Technology Park "Zamudio".

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Hotel Carlton ***** City Centre

This elegant, luxurious, 5-star hotel is one of the finest and most majestic hotels in Bilbao. First opened in 1926, it is one of the city’s most emblematic buildings.

The hotel was designed in 1919 and is an architectural, historical, artistic and cultural monument, with supremely high quality and history in every detail. In the past, the hotel has played host to King Alfonso XIII, Federico García Lorca, Albert Einstein and Maria Callas.

The hotel is located in Plaza de Federico Moyúa, in the very centre of Bilbao and its privileged, central location makes it ideal for exploring all that this magnificent city has to offer.

Hotel Sheraton Bilbao ***** City Centre

Strategically located in the heart of the new business, leisure and cultural center of the city, the Sheraton Bilbao Hotel Hotel is set at the banks of the Nervion River and surrounded by the emblematic Guggenheim Museum, the brand-new Euskalduna Conference and Concert Hall and the Doña Casilda Park with the Museum of Fine Arts.

Hotel Abba Parque *** City Centre

The hotel boasts a great location, with the Euskalduna Congressional, Music Palace and the Maritime Museum all a short walk from the hotel. The Guggenheim and the Museum of Fine Arts are also found nearby.

Hotel Silken Indautxu **** City Centre

The hotel, recently renovated, takes its name from the traditional district of Indautxu in the heart of the city´s commercial and financial area. Only ten minutes on foot from the Guggenheim Museum, Euskalduna´s Conference Hall and other places of interest like the Fine Arts Museum, the Maritime Museum or Calatrava´s Bridge.

Hotel Vista Alegre ** City Centre

The Vista Alegre Hotel is located in the centre of Bilbao, providing easy access to the city's major attractions including the Guggenheim Museum, without having to use public transportation. The hote...

Hotel Hesperia Zubialde **** City Centre

Situated opposite the new Euskalduna Conference Centre. Just a few metres from the San Mames stadium and near the Guggenheim Museum, the Hotel Hesperia Zubialde offers the comfort of its facilities in a traditional but fully renovated building.

Gurea Hostal **

Located at the Old Part of the city, at the center of Bilbao, our Hostal is in the heart of it, in front of the Cathedral.

Hotel Barcelo Avenida **** Old Quarter

The hotel is located next to the Basilica de Begona in the old town and just 10 minutes by metro from the centre of Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum. There is an entrance to the metro 100 metres away....

Zabalburu Hotel **

Great location close to many of the main attractions in Bilbao such as bull ring, Plaza de España, Guggenheim Museum, the Congress and Exhibition Center and some of best restaurants, night life and shops in the city.

Hotel Los Arcos de Quejana * Quejana

The Hotel-Restaurant Los Arcos de Quejana is a recently-restored 17th century mansion house in a beautiful setting with gardens, orchards,terrace and car park. Between Bilbao and Vitoria.

Novotel Bilbao Barakaldo **** Barakaldo

The Novotel Bilbao Barakaldo is located right opposite the BEC- Bilbao Exhibition Center and 15 min away from the city center.

Rural Hotel Etxegana ** Zeanuri

A hotel to be experienced. The Etxegana Country Hotel is located in the Gorbeia Nature Park. It has rooms with bath and hydro massage: 2 suit, 10 double rooms and 1 single room, although more beds are available if necessary.

Hotel Ripa * Bilbao

Situated in the bank of the estuary (Ría del Nervión) it offers magnificient views of the old part of the town (Casco Viejo) and the Arriaga theatre. From the estuary avenue you can walk to the Congress Palace and the Guggenheim

NH Palacio de Oriol Hotel **** Santurce

A palace built in 1902, on a vantage point overlooking the Abra Bay, the hotel’s main building has been sensitively renovated to offer stylish, contemporary accommodation. NH has developed a range of hotels with a unique carácter; the Collection hotels. These combine the enchantment of its surrounding with the emblematic beauty of its building. History and modernity live in harmony to offer our clients an unforgettable experience. The NH Palacio de Oriol is located in a watchtower in the Bay of Abra. This priviledged location will give you the chance to enjoy stunning views during your stay. Choose the most exclusive hotel for your business or leisure trip in Santurce.

Artetxe Hotel ** Carretera Bi-3741 Enekuri-Artxanda km 7

Hotel Artetxe was first opened in year 2000 as a personal challange by Artetxe family members. Our goal is to offer a special accommodation to enjoy a owesome scenery from where one can admire a superb panoramic view over the city of Bilbao. Located on the top of Artxanda hill three km far from Bilbao city center and 10 km far from Loiu´s International Airport, well comunicated with highways A8, A68, B.E.C., Euskalduna Congress Hall.

Hotel Señorío de Ursua *** Arizkun-Valle de Baztán (near France and Irun)

Charm hotel located in Navarra (Baztan Valley). A farmhouse from the XVIIth century rebuild, mantaining all the original ambience and decoration. Surrounded by forests, lands and gardens.

Hotel Best Western Conde Duque *** City Centre

The privileged situation of our Hotel, totally refurbished recently, enables our guests to enjoy all the advantages of the City Centre as well as the peace and quiet of a residential area.

Hotel Zenit **** City Centre

Centrally located, this stylish 4 star hotel is ideally situated in the financial centre, close to the train station, metro, exhibition centre and Bilbao's shops, Guggenheim museum and restaurants.

The hotel is conveniently located and many of the city’s major attractions can be reached on foot: the Euskalduna music hall and congress centre, La Casilla Park, San Mamés football stadium, Bilbao fine arts museum, the historical old quarter and the central bus station.

Gran Hotel Silken Domine ***** City Centre

The Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao, facing the Guggenheim Museum, expresses a contemporary concept that avoids ostentation and promotes fun. The project is infected by its neighbour, the Guggenheim's, activity and offers a space that contains a selection of furniture that represents the most emblematic design from the 20th century. Its singularity consists in the application of a concept of integral design, of great, formal coherence, carried out by Javier Mariscal.

Pensión Don Claudio * Bilbao

Recently reformed, the guesthouse located just 2 km from the centre of Bilbao in the Zorroza district.

Hotel Rural Matsa ** Lezama

Small hotel just a few kilometres from Bilbao yet in peaceful, green surroundings.

Hotel Cadagua *** Villasana De Mena

Located in the Mena Valley, in the north of the Burgos region - a stunning setting just 40 km from Bilbao.

Palacio Urgoiti Golf Hotel **** Bilbao- Mungia

Palacio Urgoiti is a beautiful 11 acre retreat located minutes away from Bilbao. This 17th century palace has been elegantly restored into a luxurious four star hotel offering the perfect balance between the warm and relaxing feel of a stately home and the confort of state-of-the art facilities.

Hotel Petit Palace Arana *** Old Quarter

Housed in an 18th century building, the hotel is located at the entrance of the historical part of the city, metres from Bilbao's main tourist attractions and the city's famous "pinxo" bars.

Golden Tulip Gran Hotel Ercilla **** City Centre

With a superb location in the commercial, social and cultural centre of Bilbao, this 4-star hotel offers stylish contemporary accommodation and sleek, impressive modern facilities.

The convenient central location means that all that the city has to offer is just a short walk away. Offices, businesses, stylish shops and elegant boutiques are all within easy reach, as of course are Bilbao’s superb museums and art galleries, including the world-famous Guggenheim museum.

Hotel Bilbao Jardines **

This innovatively designed, new hotel is very well located for exploring on foot all the main sights of the city, and is close to the river in the old part of central Bilbao.

Hotel Bilbi **

Occupying a privileged spot in the old city, close to La Ribera Market and Miribilla quarter, this property offers easy access to a host of cultural and entertainment options.

Hotel Arresi ** Armintza

With a beautiful, tranquil setting on a hill in the pretty, little fishing village of Armintza, this charming hotel has stunning views out over the Bay of Biscay.

In the sorroundings you can visit seaside towns like Plentzia, Gorliz, Bakio, Bermeo, Gernika, and of course cities like Bilbao, San Sebastian and Vitoria-Gasteiz

Husa Bahia de Plencia *** Plentzia

The hotel is located in the centre of Plentzia, a traditional coastal town just 25 km from Bilbao and 15 km from the airport and situated very close to Plentzia beach.

Plentzia beach is considered one of the best of the Bay of Biscay and offers the option to practice an array of water sports.

Hotel Husa Jardines de Albia **** City Centre

Centrally situated within Bilbao’s commercial and business zone, this hotel is close to the Gardens of Albia which give it its name, a short walk from the train station.

The airport is only 15 minutes away and after just 5 minutes' walk you will reach places as emblematic and impressive as the Guggenheim Museum, Euskalduna conference centre and the old town. If you do bring your car, you can leave it in the indoor car park.

Hotel Lopez de Haro **** City Centre

Classic Boutique Hotel located in the downtown , five minutes walking form the Guggenheim museum and next to the rest of city attractions.

Husa Gran Hotel Puente Colgante *** Outer City-Portugalete

The Husa Gran Hotel Puente Colgante is a historic building located along the impressive Puente de Vizcaya Bridge, affording breathtaking views over the most attractive part of the Ria de Bilbao.

Hotel Miró *** Museo Guggeinheim

The only Boutique- Hotel in town created by Antonio Miró, which offers highly personalised service in an intimate environment, located at only 150 m from the Guggenheim Museum and close to Euskalduna...

Hotel NH Deusto *** City Centre

NH Deusto is situated very close to the Deusto University, and between the Guggenheim Museum, the Congress and music Hall and the Bellas Artes Museum.

Hotel Barcelo Nervion *** Guggenheim Museum

This well located hotel, in the city centre overlooking the river, provides spacious, comfortable guest rooms with modern facilities. Enjoy a cocktail in the hotel's bar before dining at the "Ibaizabal" restaurant, which offers excellent Basque Cuisine.

Hotel Abando **** City Centre

Situated right in the heart of Bilbao's financial and shopping district, Occidental Abando Hotel provides an elegant 4 star accommodation. The world famous Guggenheim Museum and the historical town centre are both located within walking distance of the hotel.

Hotel NH Villa De Bilbao **** Football Stadium

Situated in the heart of the city, next to the San Mames footbal stadium, the Maritim Museum and the Congress Palace.

Hotel Tryp Arenal ***

Tryp Arenal is situated in the heart of Bilbao, next to Arriaga Theater, the main train station Abando, the underground and the Guggenheim museum.

Its perfect location makes the right choice for those visitors who want to maximise their time in Bilbao.

Hotel Sirimiri ** Old Quarter

Sirimiri Hotel is small familiar hotel, although it's a newly built building, it maintains the enchantment of the Casco Viejo (old area) of Bilbao. Located in a very quiet area of the old center it has very good communication with the rest of the city, and the highway.

Modus Vivendi Hotel *** Sopelana

Hotel Modus Vivendi is located at the centre of Sopelana which is one of the most beautiful places along the Bay of Biscay.

A small and pleasant town, near fantastic beaches and five minutes from the underground station to Bilbao.

Euba Hotel *** Amorebieta-Etxano (Bizkaia)

Euba hotel, inaugurated in november of 2004, is situated next to the natural park of Urkiola, 24 km away from Bilbao and 26 km away from the international airport.

Ciudad de Medina Hotel *** Medina de Pomar

Our hotel is located in the heart of Burgalese town called Medina de Pomar. Picturesque building wich still keep the noble structure of "San Pedro de la misericordia" convent, builded in the XVII century.

Apartamentos Mundaka ** Mundaka

With the aim of offering you an unforgettable stay in one of the most attractive places of the Cantabric coast, the Apartments of Mundaka open its doors on May 2006.

Gametxo ** Ibarrangelu

Situated on a hill between the beaches of Laida and Laga, Gametxo offers a stunning views of the sea.

Located within the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve, which is a designated World Heritage Area.

Zubieta Hotel *** Lekeitio

It is a surprising and cosy hotel, just 5 minutes by foot from the Harbour Lekeitio and its beaches.

After crossing an entrance flanked by bamboo canes, you arrive to a building of the 17th century, harmoniously refurbish and surrounded by landscaped grounds towards the Palacio Zubieta, where is possible to observe from its ample outdoor terrace.

Embarcadero Hotel

Hotel Embarcadero Ercilla **** Las Arenas, Getxo (15 Km.)

This glamorous hotel, a vision of beauty on the elegant Paseo Zugazarte, evokes the grace of a French chateau. Guest rooms have flat screen TV with liquid-crystal display, terraces facing the water and 1920’s inspired décor. Hotel Embarcadero, located in Las Arenas, the heart of Getxo, with good transport from Bilbao, is a stately old neo Basque house, renovated as a hotel.

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