On the first floor of an old building on Calle Santa María, Iturrienea Bilbao offers rooms with a private bathroom and air conditioning in the Casco Viejo (Old Town). It is a few steps from the Arriaga Theatre. A good option if rest matters to you: the mattresses are memory foam.
Location and getting around
The address is Santa María, 14 (postcode 48005), a pedestrian street in the Casco Viejo. The Arriaga Theatre is a couple of minutes away, and Plaza Nueva and the Mercado de la Ribera about 5 minutes’ walk.
Abando station is also about 5 minutes away. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is about 20 minutes on foot, beside the Ría. The airport is about 5 km away: a taxi or public transport is better.
Rooms and facilities
- Memory-foam mattress, air conditioning and heating.
- Fridge, safe and flat-screen TV.
- Private bathroom with a shower and hairdryer.
- Free wifi.
Some rooms have a balcony onto the street. There is no breakfast.
Who it suits
- Couples who want to be in the historic centre.
- Guests who like to have a fridge in the room for drinks or a little food.
- Anyone who plans to walk between the Casco Viejo and Abando.
- Summer travellers who want air conditioning and a balcony.
Good to know
- The guesthouse is on a first floor; it is not stated whether there is a lift.
- Check-in is from 13:00 to 23:30. Bring photo ID and a credit card.
- Check-out is between 8:30 and 11:00.
- Breakfast is not served.
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