Hotel Ibis Bilbao Centro is on Calle General Concha, in the Ensanche, with 24-hour reception and a buffet breakfast. It is a chain hotel: practical and straightforward. It is a good fit if you are travelling for work or with a pet, or simply want a functional hotel about 20 minutes’ walk from the Guggenheim.
Location and getting around
According to the hotel, Indautxu metro station is about two minutes away. On foot, Plaza Moyúa is about 10 minutes away and Abando station about 15.
It is about 15 minutes’ walk to the Casco Viejo (Old Town) and Plaza Nueva. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mamés are about 20 minutes on foot, as is the Termibus bus station.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have air conditioning, a TV and a private bathroom, with a wooden floor. Wifi is free.
Breakfast is a buffet; according to the hotel, it is served from 6:00 to 11:00. There is a bar, a car park and 24-hour reception. Pets are accepted: check the conditions before booking.
Who it suits
- Business travellers who want an early breakfast.
- Guests with a dog or cat.
- Anyone arriving by car who needs parking in the centre.
- Anyone who wants to walk to both the Guggenheim and the Casco Viejo.
Good to know
- Check-in is from 14:00.
- You have until 12:00 to vacate the room.
- When you book, ask whether the car park is charged and whether it needs to be reserved in advance.
If you want alternatives nearby, see other places to stay in Bilbao.