Bilbao Hostel is on the Carretera Basurto-Kastrejana, on the western outskirts of the city, next to gardens and sports courts. It has private and shared rooms, free parking and reception open 24 hours. It suits groups and guests travelling by car above all.
Location and getting around
It is not in the centre. The nearest places on foot are the Termibus bus station and San Mamés stadium, both about 15 minutes away. Plaza Moyúa is about 35 minutes’ walk and the Casco Viejo (Old Town) about 3 km away: a bus or taxi is best for going there and back. The airport is about 6 km away.
According to the hostel, it is next to the A-8 motorway and about 10 minutes by car from the centre.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have heating and a desk. The bathroom can be private or shared along the same corridor, depending on the room you book.
- 24-hour reception and luggage storage.
- Free parking and an area for storing bikes.
- Laundry, TV room and vending machines.
- Sports court and table tennis.
- Shared kitchen, for an extra charge according to the hostel.
- Free wifi.
Who it suits
- Anyone organising a group, club or school trip.
- Guests arriving by car who do not want to pay for parking in the centre.
- Cyclists who need somewhere to leave their bike.
Good to know
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30 and check-out until 12:00. It is not stated whether breakfast is included. If you only plan to spend one or two nights seeing the centre, weigh up the travel time. You can compare with other hostels better placed for walking.