Right next to Abando station, Pensión Bilbao is at number 2 on Calle Amistad, a few metres from the Ría. The rooms have a private bathroom, and it is a practical choice if you arrive by train and want to walk to the Casco Viejo (Old Town).
Location and getting around
Abando station is less than 5 minutes’ walk away. Across the bridge, Plaza Nueva and the Arriaga Theatre are about 5 minutes away, and the Artxanda funicular is a similar distance.
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is about 15 minutes on foot. The airport is about 4.6 km away, best reached by taxi or public transport.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms have heating, a TV, a wardrobe and a desk. The bathroom is private, with a bath or shower depending on the room.
There is free wifi. According to the guesthouse, it also offers free luggage storage and bicycle hire.
Who it suits
- Anyone travelling by train who wants to sleep a step from the station.
- Guests looking for a guesthouse with their own bathroom in the centre.
- Anyone arriving before check-in time who needs to leave a bag.
- Anyone who wants pintxos on Plaza Nueva and a walk back.
Good to know
- Arrival is between 14:00 and 22:00. Outside those hours, arrange it in advance with the guesthouse.
- At check-in you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card.
- Check-out is between 8:00 and 12:00.
- There is no breakfast.
On our page for Bilbao you will find more places to stay near Abando.