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Hotels in Bilbao

Being a smart and stylish city, you can find some truly swish hotels in Bilbao if you feel like wallowing in luxury. On the other hand, because it is not one of Europe’s most famous cities, you can still grab a bargain when looking for a cheap hotel.

The Bilbao hotels below have been grouped into three pricing categories:
Luxury (over €120)
Moderate (€60 to €120)
Cheap (up to €60)
These Bilbao hotel rates are for a double room per night, including tax and breakfast.

Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao

Price: Luxury

This Bilbao hotel is stylish and modern, with a great location opposite the Guggenheim Museum. Five-star luxury as well as superb interior design await visitors here. The hotel's design helps create a stylish environment that is at once fun, elegant and welcoming.

Address: Alameda Mazarredo 61, Bilbao, Spain

Telephone: (94) 425 3300.

www.hoteles-silken.com/gran-hotel-domine-bilbao

Hotel Carlton

Price: Luxury

A favourite of Ernest Hemingway, Ava Gardner and many a bullfighter, Hotel Carlton is a Bilbao institution. It is set in a grand neoclassical building with two restaurants and a 1930s-style bar. Drenched in history (it was the Euskadi government's headquarters during the Civil War), it's a splendid and very elegant hotel. Discount prices are available online if you book well in advance.

Address: Plaza de Federico Moyua 2, Bilbao, Spain

Telephone: (94) 416 2200.

www.hotelcarlton.es

Hotel Lopez de Haro

Price: Luxury

A favourite with the celebrities, up to and including the Dalai Lama, this is one of the best top-class hotels in Bilbao. It is stunning and unique, with fabulous service and extreme luxury. You’ll find free Wi-Fi, a complimentary gym-spa, a champagne bar and an opulent and the location is spectacular. Staff are incredibly helpful, the breakfast is excellent and the soft drinks and chocolates in the mini-bar are included in the price.

Address: Obispo Orueta 2, Bilbao, Spain

Telephone: (94) 423 5500.

www.hotellopezdeharo.com

Abba Parque Hotel

Price: Moderate

One of Bilbao’s 3-star hotels located in the shopping and business district, the Abba Parque provides comfortable, well-equipped rooms and an outstanding buffet breakfast with everything you could possibly want. It’s clean and smart, with free Wi-Fi, fitness centre and solarium, and is in a good location for the new town and within walking distance of the old town. Bar staff are friendly and mix a good martini.

Address: Rodriguez Arias 66, Bilbao, Spain

Telephone: (94) 441 3100.

www.abbaparquehotel.com

Hotel Petit Palace Arana

Price: Moderate

Bilbao's Hotel Petit Palace Arana has a great location opposite the Arriaga Theatre, between the Old Town and the Ensanche, the modern city centre. It is housed in a converted 19th-century warehouse with a balcony of wood and crystal which contrasts with the ultramodern interior design and high-tech amenities.

Address: Calle Bidebarrieta 2, Bilbao, Spain

Telephone: (94) 415 6411.

http://www.petitpalacearana.com

Miró Hotel Bilbao

Price: Moderate

Designed by famous fashion designer Antonio Miró, this modern boutique hotel combines functional design and personalised service to great effect. It's a tasteful establishment with great views of Bilbao, and it offers guests access to its spas and gym on a complimentary basis.

Address: Alameda Mazarredo 77, Bilbao, Spain

Telephone: (94) 661 1880.

www.mirohotelbilbao.com

Hotel Bilbao Jardines

Price: Cheap

This pleasant, comfortable and reasonably priced 2-star hotel is located in the heart of the historical centre of Bilbao, next to the cathedral and the Arriaga Theatre. This hotel offers good service and a very modern ambience, with stylish décor throughout.

Address: Calle de Jardines 9, Bilbao, Spain

Telephone: (94) 479 4210.

www.hotelbilbaojardines.com

Iturrienea Ostatua

Price: Cheap

Iturrienea Ostatua is a good pension in Bilbao's Old Town. It has restored antique furniture throughout, and great attention to detail has been paid to the decoration of the 21 bedrooms. Very good value. In good weather, breakfast can be served in the garden.

Address: 14 Calle Santa Maria 14, Bilbao, Spain

Telephone: (94) 416 1500.

www.iturrieneaostatua.com

Zabalburu

Price: Cheap

This budget offering is clean and comfortable and offers a good buffet breakfast. It has a secure garage for those who are travelling with vehicles. It is in a decent location downtown: fairly central. Most things of interest are within walking distance. The area is fairly noisy, so best for shorter stays.

Address: P. Martinez Artola 8, Bilbao, Spain

Star Rating: 4

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