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Best hotels in Bilbao: our picks for every kind of trip
Luxury by the Guggenheim, a boutique hotel in the old town or a good-value guesthouse by the metro. These are the hotels we recommend in Bilbao, by price and travel style.
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In short: the best hotels in Bilbao
Hotel Miró is our first choice in Bilbao, with a spa and an easy walk to both the Guggenheim and Gran Vía. For the museum on your doorstep, pick The Artist. In the old town Hotel Tayko is the one, and Pensión Ama is the good-value choice by the metro.
First choice: Check availability and prices at Hotel Miró
Bilbao is small enough to walk from the art museum to the pintxos bars in half an hour. Even so, your hotel shapes the trip. Stay by the Guggenheim and your day starts by the river. Stay in the Casco Viejo and it ends in a bar under the arcades of Plaza Nueva. We have grouped the hotels by the kind of trip you are planning, and every one is well rated by guests.
Top picks by travel style
Art and architecture: The Artist Grand Hotel of Art, opposite the Guggenheim.
Couples and spa: Hotel Miró, a design hotel with a spa between the museums.
Food: Radisson Collection Bilbao, with Eneko Atxa's restaurant in the building.
Old town and pintxos: Hotel Tayko, five minutes from the cathedral.
Families and pools: Catalonia Gran Vía, with an indoor pool.
Football and gigs: ILUNION San Mamés, two minutes from the stadium tram.
Tight budget: Pensión Ama, three minutes from Casco Viejo station.
Abandoibarra
Abandoibarra was once shipyards and docks. Today parks, museums and hotels line the river. Photo: Adrian Leversby / Picolo.com
Luxury hotels
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Known as the Gran Hotel Domine until its renaming, it faces the museum across Alameda Mazarredo. Sunbathe on the roof terrace with the titanium in view, then retreat to the spa.
Best for: an art trip or a special occasion.
Good to know: Read more in our guide to hotels near the Guggenheim.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Hotel Miró
The fashion designer Antonio Miró shaped this hotel, with clean lines and bright rooms. Hydrotherapy is on the spa menu, and the gym never closes. The Guggenheim is a few minutes away.
Best for: couples who want calm, a spa and good design.
Good to know: Upper floors on the street side look across the park to the museum.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Hotel Miró
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Two minutes from Abando station, with an indoor pool and a spa. BASQUE by Eneko Atxa carries the name of the Azurmendi chef.
Best for: food lovers and anyone arriving by train.
Good to know: It is right by Gran Vía, so the surrounding streets are busy by day.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Radisson Collection Bilbao
Boutique hotels in the old town
Hotel Tayko
A belle époque-style hotel five minutes from the Santiago Cathedral and the Arriaga theatre. It has a restaurant, a bar and a gym, and the tram stops two minutes away.
Best for: travellers who want the pintxos bars on the doorstep.
Good to know: The Casco Viejo is lively at weekends. Light sleepers should ask for a quieter room facing away from the street.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Hotel Tayko
Goien Boutique Hotel
A small hotel at the eastern edge of the old town, by the Ribera tram stop and the market hall. It has a bar for the evening and serves breakfast each morning.
Best for: couples who want a personal, quiet stay.
Good to know: The Mercado de la Ribera is close by, with lunch at the food stalls.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Goien Boutique Hotel
Bilder Boutique Hotel
Three minutes from the Arriaga tram stop and Casco Viejo station, between the old town and the river. It has a café and a bar for a quiet evening.
Best for: walking everywhere in the old town.
Good to know: Book early for weekends and summer.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Bilder Boutique Hotel
Puppy
Jeff Koons’ Puppy has guarded the museum since it opened in 1997. Photo: Adrian Leversby / Picolo.com
Mid-range hotels with a high standard
Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao
At the western end of Gran Vía, with an indoor pool, a spa offering massages and a restaurant. The Euskalduna tram stop is five minutes away, and the Guggenheim a quarter of an hour on foot.
Best for: families and anyone who wants a swim after a day in the city.
Good to know: The old town is a fair way off. Take the tram or the metro.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao
Vincci Consulado de Bilbao
Five minutes from the Guggenheim, with a roof terrace and a restaurant serving local dishes. A good choice when The Artist is full or over budget.
Best for: staying near the museum without paying for luxury.
Good to know: Moyua station is eight minutes away.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Vincci Consulado de Bilbao
voco Bilbao City
Five minutes from San Mamés and the Bellas Artes museum, with a café, a bar and a gym open around the clock.
Best for: match days and the fine arts museum.
Good to know: For the old town, take the metro from Indautxu.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at voco Bilbao City
NH Collection Villa de Bilbao
A quiet hotel near Euskalduna, with the Le Bol Blanc restaurant and a gym. Both San Mamés and the Guggenheim are a fifteen-minute walk.
Best for: business trips and concerts at Euskalduna.
Good to know: The tram stops two minutes from the door.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at NH Collection Villa de Bilbao
Budget hotels and guesthouses
Pensión Ama Bilbao
A small guesthouse three minutes from Casco Viejo station and four from the Arriaga tram. Rooms are simple, but you stay in the old town for less than the hotels around it.
Best for: travellers who would rather spend on pintxos than on the room.
Good to know: Guesthouses often have no 24-hour reception. Agree your arrival time in advance.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Pensión Ama Bilbao
NYX Hotel Bilbao
Two minutes from the Arriaga tram stop, with The Clash restaurant, a bar and a gym open around the clock. The style is young and urban.
Best for: friends on a city break and nights out.
Good to know: Nightlife is one bridge away.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at NYX Hotel Bilbao
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
The stadium tram stops two minutes away, and San Mamés station is five minutes from the door. Intermodal, for the airport and San Sebastián buses, is on the same block.
Best for: a football trip or onward travel by bus.
Good to know: The area fills up on match days. Book well ahead.
Book your stay: Check availability and prices at Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Tips before you book
Neighbourhood first: Choose between the Guggenheim, Gran Vía and the old town before you choose a hotel. See our guide to the neighbourhoods.
Big events: During BBK Live in July, Aste Nagusia in August and on match days, hotels fill up first.
Airport: The airport bus stops on Gran Vía, at Moyua and at the bus station by San Mamés. Read Bilbao airport to the city centre.
Tourist tax from 2027: Bilbao introduces a tourist tax from 1 January 2027, per person per night. Under-18s are exempt, and the rate depends on the hotel category. Last checked: October 2026.
Our pick for families
Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao
After a day in the museum and the old town, a pool is a fine thing to come back to. Catalonia Gran Vía has an indoor pool and a spa with massages, so children and adults both get their turn before dinner. The hotel sits at the western end of Gran Vía, five minutes from the Euskalduna tram and fifteen minutes on foot from the Guggenheim. Rooms are modern and roomy, and the restaurant makes it easy to eat in on the nights nobody wants to go out again. For a group, or a family that needs a pool, it is the sensible base.
Frequently asked questions about hotels in Bilbao
What is the best hotel in Bilbao?
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art and Hotel Miró are the best hotels in Bilbao for most visitors. The Artist is opposite the Guggenheim, with a spa and a roof terrace. Hotel Miró is a design hotel with a spa a few minutes away. Radisson Collection is the best choice if you travel for the food.
Where should you stay in Bilbao for the first time?
On a first visit, stay between the Guggenheim and Gran Vía. From there the museum, the Nervión and the shops are minutes away, and the old town is a twenty-minute stroll. Prefer the bars outside your door? Pick Hotel Tayko in the old town.
Are there budget hotels in central Bilbao?
Yes. Pensión Ama is in the old town, three minutes from Casco Viejo station, and is a simple, good-value choice. NYX Hotel by Arriaga and Bilder Boutique Hotel are good mid-range options. Book early for the summer, when prices rise the most.
Which hotels in Bilbao have a pool?
Catalonia Gran Vía and Radisson Collection have indoor pools. Hotel Meliá Bilbao by Euskalduna has an outdoor pool and a sauna. If you want a spa without a pool, Hotel Miró and The Artist offer massages and treatments. Check the pool opening hours when you book.