With self check-in and rooms with a private bathroom, Hostal H30 Tiboli Bilbao is on the right bank of the Ría, about 5 minutes’ walk from the Artxanda funicular. It is a good fit if you want to arrive without depending on a reception desk and get around the centre on foot.
Location and getting around
It is on Tiboli Zeharkalea (Tívoli cross-street), postcode 48007. The Artxanda funicular, for going up the mountain, is about 5 minutes away. Abando station is about 10 minutes’ walk.
Across the Ría, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Plaza Nueva in the Casco Viejo (Old Town) are each about 15 minutes away. The airport is about 4 km away: a taxi or public transport is best. According to the hostal, it offers an airport transfer for an extra charge.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are functional, with a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom and a hairdryer. There is free wifi throughout.
Check-in is self-service (self check-in): do not expect someone at a desk all day. There is no breakfast.
Who it suits
- Guests who are comfortable with access codes and arriving without a reception, and want to arrive at their own pace.
- Couples who want their own bathroom.
- Anyone who wants to go up Artxanda or walk along the Ría to the Guggenheim.
Good to know
- Arrival is from 16:00 to 22:00. Outside that window, check with the hostal beforehand.
- Check-out is at 11:00 at the latest.
- Check-in is self-service; read the instructions they send you before the trip.
- Breakfast is not served.
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