Hostal Casual Serantes Bilbao is on Calle Somera, in the heart of the Casco Viejo (Old Town). It has private rooms with their own bathroom and air conditioning, and a shared area with complimentary coffee. It is a good fit if you want to sleep in the historic centre and see the city on foot.
Location and getting around
Somera is one of the Seven Streets (Zazpi Kaleak), the oldest core of Bilbao. The Mercado de la Ribera is less than 5 minutes’ walk away, and Plaza Nueva and the Arriaga Theatre about 5.
If you arrive by train, Abando station is about 10 minutes on foot. It is about 25 minutes’ walk to the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, along the Ría or across the Ensanche. The airport is about 5 km away as the crow flies: take a taxi for that journey.
Rooms and facilities
According to the hostal, the rooms are renovated and have air conditioning, heating, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a free safe and a kettle. All have a private bathroom and a hairdryer.
In the shared area there is a fridge, a microwave and crockery, as well as the complimentary coffee. So you can store some food or heat up a simple dinner. Wifi is free throughout the building.
Who it suits
- Guests who will spend the day on pintxos and museums and only need to sleep well in the centre.
- Couples or solo travellers who prefer a private bathroom without paying for a hotel with more services.
- Anyone who wants the Mercado de la Ribera and the streets of the Casco Viejo close at hand.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 14:00 to 0:00 and check-out until 12:00.
- Breakfast is not served: what it offers is complimentary coffee in the shared area.
- It is not stated that it has 24-hour reception or parking.
If you want to compare with other options in the centre, see our places to stay in Bilbao.