To sleep a few steps from Plaza Nueva, Matilde Bilbao is on Calle Askao, in the Casco Viejo (Old Town). It has rooms with a balcony and a shared bathroom, a shared lounge and free wifi. It makes the most sense for anyone who comes to walk the historic centre, especially as a couple.
Location and getting around
Calle Askao is on the edge of the Casco Viejo. On foot:
- Plaza Nueva and the Arriaga Theatre: about 5 minutes.
- Mercado de la Ribera: about 5 minutes.
- Abando station: about 10 minutes, across the Ría.
- Artxanda funicular: about 10 minutes.
- Plaza Moyúa: about 20 minutes.
If you want to go to the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, it is about 25 minutes’ walk. For the airport, about 5 km away, a bus or taxi is better.
Rooms and facilities
What sets it apart is that the rooms have a private balcony. They also have a desk. The bathroom is shared.
For time in the guesthouse there is a shared lounge, and wifi is free. The whole building is smoke-free. A kitchen and air conditioning are not listed.
Who it suits
- Couples who will spend the day out in the streets.
- Anyone arriving by train at Abando who wants to walk with their suitcase.
- Anyone who accepts a shared bathroom in return for being in the centre.
Good to know
You can only check in between 16:00 and 20:00, so plan your arrival with a margin or check with the guesthouse. Check-out is from 8:00 to 11:00. There is no breakfast and the bathroom is not private. If you need your own bathroom, look at other guesthouses in the centre.