Arakaldo Vacations from $341

Hotel is in a great location. AC worked great and room was clean. That’s about the only positive thing. It’s a very old hotel that was semi remodeled. The bathroom were redone and look modern however the shower door didn’t close all the way and water was all over the floor. The bed was ‘newish’ and comfortable. The furniture in the room was old and all scuffed. The room had a weird smell. We had a huge beam in the middle of the room. They did have a safe and a small fridge and 2 bottles of complimentary water. The floors were squeaky so we could hear the people in the room above us walking back and forth along with the folks in the hallway. The baseboards looked like puzzle pieces just thrown together. Breakfast was available but €29 for 2 people so we opted out. I tried to go to the 6th floor to check out the restaurant and lounge but it was closed for construction - so not sure if I had paid for breakfast where I could have eaten. Parking is underground public parking garage 5 minute walk away for €20 a day and the hotel gave us a voucher for 10% off. The hotel staff was not very friendly. Bilbao was a nice city but I don’t plan to return, but if I did I def would not stay there again.

Beautiful architecture in a convenient location for the ferry. Bilbao not far in a car. Nothing though within walking distance or by use of public transport. Very good breakfast choices. Dinner very limited choices and service slow. Nothing in room fridge or hotel to purchase on a very hot evening other than restaurant. Seemed to prioritise golf club. Small indoor pool only. Always busy. Three outside loungers only for the entire hotel. Nice but a rather restrictive.

Perfect location for San Mamés stadium, parks, main shopping street, bars, cafes, bus station… just perfect !

there was banging at 8am which sounded like banging pipes

Great property in the best location in Bilbao! Staff were super helpful and the room was amazing. Bed was super comfortable!