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What are the advantages of booking directly with Sercotel?

Booking directly with Sercotel offers clear advantages for your stay: - Better real-time information on availability and rates. - Access to promotions and special conditions that are only available on the official website. - Easier management of changes or special requests with the hotel. - Direct support if you need help before or during your stay. This way you can plan your trip with more control and fewer intermediaries.

What are the cancellation conditions for my reservation?

The cancellation conditions depend on the selected rate, the hotel, and the dates of your stay. You can check them in: - The confirmation email of your reservation. - The details of the reservation on the website, before finalizing it. We recommend always reviewing these conditions, as some rates allow free cancellation until a certain date and others may be non-refundable.

Hotels in Bilbao

Hotels in Bilbao: where to stay in the city off the Guggenheim

The best way to understand Bilbao is to follow its estuary. On one side, you’ll find the picturesque façades and squares of the Old Town; on the other, the titanium skin of the Guggenheim, a reminder of just how successfully the city has reinvented itself without erasing what came before. That contrast sums up the character of Biscay’s capital, although you’ll soon discover it for yourself when you spend a few days in our hotels in Bilbao.

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Architecture in Bilbao: a city reinvented along its estuary

The Guggenheim may have been the catalyst, but Bilbao’s transformation didn’t stop there. Keep walking along the estuary and you’ll come across the Isozaki Atea towers, designed as a gateway between the Ensanche and the water; the Iberdrola Tower, designed by César Pelli; and the Euskalduna Palace, built on former shipyards and inspired by a ship under construction. Add bridges such as the Zubizuri or the historic Deusto drawbridge and you have a fascinating open-air lesson in contemporary architecture.

Leisure

Nights with a Basque flavour: ways to experience Bilbao

Bilbao knows how to stretch the day until it blends seamlessly into the night. You can start with a show at the Arriaga Theatre, whose programme includes theatre, dance, music and opera, or look for a concert at Kafe Antzokia, one of the city’s best-loved cultural venues. Then it’s time to choose your atmosphere: the Old Town for bar-hopping; the Ensanche for a slightly quieter evening; or the lively streets around San Mamés whenever Athletic Club are playing.

Gastronomy

Eating in Bilbao: from pintxo to pintxo

Eating well in Bilbao involves a bit of movement. The idea is to head to the bar, choose a pintxo and then move on to the next place. You can start in Plaza Nueva and continue along streets such as Ledesma or Diputación, alternating between gildas, cod, spider crab or whatever other creative bite catches your eye. If you’d rather see everything in one place, the Ribera Market brings together fresh produce and food stalls beneath its enormous stained-glass windows. And yes: pairing it all with a glass of txakoli is usually an excellent idea.

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How to get to and around Bilbao

Bilbao International Airport connects the city with numerous national and international destinations. From there, the A3247 Bizkaibus service runs to Bilbao Intermodal, stopping at places such as Gran Vía and Plaza Moyúa; and if you prefer to travel by car, the city centre is only around 15 minutes away. Abando Indalecio Prieto railway station offers long-distance services connecting Bilbao with Madrid and Barcelona. By road, the AP-8 and A-68 link Bilbao with the rest of the Basque Country and France, while the A-1 heads south towards the rest of the Iberian Peninsula. Once you arrive, much of the city centre can be explored on foot or by public transport, using the metro, commuter rail, tram and urban bus networks.

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Frequently asked questions

The best hotel will be the one that best fits your plans. Our hotels in Bilbao are designed to suit all kinds of travellers, whether you’re visiting for work, travelling as a family, as a couple, with friends or on your own. They combine central locations, comfortable and well-equipped rooms, and services such as gyms, parking and meeting spaces that make your stay easier.

Where you stay in Bilbao will depend on the type of trip you have in mind. Sercotel Arenal Bilbao puts you right on the doorstep of the Old Town; Sercotel Ayala is convenient for moving between the city centre, the estuary and the Guggenheim; while Sercotel Coliseo Bilbao enjoys a very central location close to Abando, Moyúa and Azkuna Zentroa.

If you want to experience the atmosphere of the Seven Streets and go out for pintxos, the Old Town is always a great choice, and Sercotel Arenal Bilbao is right on its doorstep. If you want to move easily between the city centre, the Guggenheim, Gran Vía and other areas of the Ensanche, Sercotel Ayala and Sercotel Coliseo Bilbao are particularly convenient.

Sercotel has three hotels in Bilbao: Sercotel Arenal Bilbao, Sercotel Ayala and Sercotel Coliseo Bilbao.

Because we want you to enjoy a comfortable stay, whether you’re visiting Bilbao for leisure or business. Our three hotels are located in central, well-connected areas and offer different options depending on the type of trip you’re planning. Guests who have already stayed with us particularly highlight the location, cleanliness, comfort and excellent service provided by our team.

All three Sercotel hotels in Bilbao enjoy central locations, but each suits a different kind of trip. Sercotel Arenal Bilbao is next to the Old Town; Sercotel Ayala is around 500 metres from it and a 15-minute walk from the Guggenheim; while Sercotel Coliseo Bilbao is around a 10-minute walk from the Old Town.

All three of our hotels in Bilbao are located in central areas of the city. Sercotel Arenal Bilbao is right by the Old Town, while Sercotel Ayala and Sercotel Coliseo Bilbao are in the Abando area, from where you can easily explore the city centre on foot.

On average, hotels in Bilbao cost around €150 per night for a standard room. However, the final rate for your stay will vary depending on factors such as occupancy, how far in advance you book, when you want to travel and the type of room. Visit our website, enter your travel dates and check availability and the latest prices.

The price for this weekend will depend on availability, demand and the type of room you choose. Check the latest rates at our hotels by entering the dates of your stay on our website.

The price of staying tonight at one of our hotels in Bilbao depends on occupancy and the type of room available. Enter today’s date on our website to check availability and the latest rates.

Yes, Sercotel Coliseo Bilbao has parking at the hotel itself. If you choose Sercotel Arenal Bilbao or Sercotel Ayala, check the public parking options available nearby and their conditions before you arrive.

Pets are more than welcome at all three of our hotels in Bilbao: Sercotel Arenal Bilbao, Sercotel Ayala and Sercotel Coliseo Bilbao. Before booking, check our website for the latest conditions, the maximum permitted weight, service availability and the applicable supplement.

If you’re planning a family trip, Sercotel Coliseo Bilbao offers Junior Suites for up to four people and triple rooms for three. Our Sercotel Arenal Bilbao and Sercotel Ayala also have rooms for up to three guests.

All three of our hotels in Bilbao can be a perfect match for a romantic getaway. Sercotel Arenal Bilbao is particularly convenient if you want to lose yourselves in the Old Town; Sercotel Ayala makes it easy to move between the city centre and the Guggenheim; and Sercotel Coliseo Bilbao offers Junior Suites that add an extra touch of romance to any stay.

Sercotel Ayala is a particularly practical option for business travel: it is right in the city centre and has the Nervión Room, equipped for meetings, presentations and small events for up to 24 people.

Our three hotels in Bilbao — Sercotel Ayala, Sercotel Coliseo Bilbao and Sercotel Arenal Bilbao — are well connected to the Bilbao Exhibition Centre in Barakaldo. You can reach the BEC in around 15 minutes by car or taxi.

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao is particularly well placed for visiting the Old Town, the Cathedral of Santiago and the Ribera Market. Sercotel Ayala and Sercotel Coliseo Bilbao, meanwhile, offer easy access to places such as the Guggenheim, Azkuna Zentroa, Plaza Moyúa and the Museum of Fine Arts.

Sercotel Ayala and Sercotel Coliseo Bilbao are around a 15-minute walk from the Guggenheim Museum. From either hotel, you can enjoy a pleasant walk there while discovering the Ensanche and the estuary along the way.

Sercotel Coliseo Bilbao is around 550 metres from Plaza Moyúa, which you can reach in approximately 7 minutes on foot with a pleasant walk through the Ensanche.

Sercotel Coliseo Bilbao and Sercotel Ayala are the most convenient options for visiting Azkuna Zentroa. The former is around a six-minute walk away, while Sercotel Ayala is approximately 600 metres from this cultural centre, or around 10 minutes on foot.

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao is the most convenient option for visiting the Ribera Market: it is right by the Old Town and around a 7-minute walk from the market. It’s ideal for browsing the stalls before continuing your pintxo route through the Seven Streets.

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao is the closest hotel to the Cathedral of Santiago: it is around a 5-minute walk away. Its location next to the Old Town means you can walk there easily and then continue exploring the Seven Streets.

Sercotel Coliseo Bilbao is a particularly convenient option for getting to San Mamés: the hotel is around ten minutes by car from the stadium. Our Sercotel Ayala and Sercotel Arenal Bilbao also have good public transport connections for attending matches and events at the stadium.

From our hotels in Bilbao, you’ll have the Old Town and its Seven Streets, the Ribera Market, the Guggenheim, the Museum of Fine Arts and Azkuna Zentroa close at hand. Make sure you also leave time to walk along the estuary, take the funicular up to Artxanda and, of course, go on at least one pintxo crawl.

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