A two-star hotel at the start of the Campo Volantín promenade, beside the Ría and a few steps from the Artxanda funicular. Hotel Bilbao Plaza has a private car park and 24-hour reception, two things that make it easier to arrive by car or at odd hours.
Location and getting around
- Artxanda funicular: about 5 minutes on foot.
- Abando station: about 5 minutes.
- Plaza Nueva and the Arriaga Theatre: about 10 minutes.
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: about 15 minutes, following the Ría.
The airport is about 4 km away; a taxi is the most comfortable option.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have a smart TV, air conditioning and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and toiletries. According to the hotel, some overlook the river, others an inner courtyard and some have a private terrace; if the view matters to you, ask when you book.
The hotel has free wifi, a café bar with a terrace and a continental breakfast. It also lends bicycles, according to the hotel, a practical way to explore the Ría.
Who it suits
- Guests travelling by car who want to park at the hotel.
- Anyone arriving by train who prefers to walk a few minutes rather than take a taxi.
- Anyone who likes to get around the city by bike.
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Good to know
You can check in from 14:00 and must vacate the room before 12:00. At reception you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. The car park conditions (price and spaces) are not stated: confirm them before you arrive. The same goes for the bicycles, in case the loan depends on availability.