Top Boutique Hotels in Greater Bilbao (2026)

Located in Bilbao, 656 feet from Arriaga Theater, Hotel Tayko Bilbao was built in 1924. The property is within just 0.1 mi of Catedral de Santiago and 15 minutes' walk from Guggenheim Museum. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV, private bathroom with free toiletries. Michelin-star restaurant Ola and La bodega de Ola at Hotel Tayko Bilbao are both managed by the Michelin-starred chef Martin Berasategui. Speaking German, English, Spanish and Basque, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay. Euskalduna Conference Center and Concert Hall is 1.4 mi from Hotel Tayko Bilbao, while Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is 1.4 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 8.1 mi from the accommodations.

- "Amazing hotel, very stylish atmosphere, clean rooms and great staff." - "Clean, nice, welcoming, excellent" - "Staff were excellent and very helpful. Went out of their way to help. Always with a smile." - "Great staff, helped us with everything. We were really pleased with breakfast, which was very good." - "Nice location" - "Excellent location at the edge of the old town and along the river, easy walk to every point of interest. The hotel and the room are very nicely designed in a modern, minimalist style. Very comfortable."

Designed by Javier Mariscal, this stylish hotel is located opposite Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum. It features a roof terrace with spectacular views. The air-conditioned rooms at the The Artist Grand Hotel of Art feature carpeted floors and a private bathroom with bathtubs, bathrobe and slippers. Each room has free WiFi, USB connection and a 40" flat-screen TV with international satellite channels, HDMI. Breakfast is served on the roof terrace with panoramic views of the city. Guests can enjoy different dining options at either the Restaurante Olio, The Gallery or at the Sixty-One Lobby Bar. The hotel has a wellness center with fitness area, sauna and Turkish bath. Staff at the 24-hour reception can provide information about what to see and do in Bilbao. The Museum of Fine Arts and the Maritime Museum are both within 1640 feet of the hotel. The city’s shopping area, including the Zubiarte Shopping Center, are 5 minutes’ walk away.

- "Great design details and excellent complement to the Guggenheim museum" - "Modern clean hotel, large room, big bathroom, good sound isolation." - "Superbe location right in the center of the city, very convenient to get from the airport, excellent customer service and food selection for breakfast and dinner." - "Fantastic place, super friendly staff, very clean and large rooms, comfortable beds and great location" - "Wonderful property across from the Guggenheim Museum and within walking distance of anything else one would want. Airport bus is 100 meters away."

Located in Getxo, a 3-minute walk from Ereaga Beach, Palacio Arriluce Hotel has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. With a terrace, the property also has a restaurant, as well as a bar. The property provides a 24-hour front desk, airport transportation, room service and free WiFi throughout the property. Rooms include a safety deposit box, while certain rooms have a balcony and others also feature sea views. The rooms at the hotel have air conditioning and a desk. Guests at Palacio Arriluce Hotel can enjoy a buffet breakfast. The area is popular for hiking, and bike rental is available at this 5-star hotel. Las Arenas Beach is 1.2 miles from the accommodation, while Arrigunaga Beach is 1.2 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 5 miles from Palacio Arriluce Hotel.

- "The best hotel I have ever stayed in. The rooms, the exclusive loctaion, facilities, restaurant, breakfast, staff, amenities, etc." - "Property is fantastic! Very well maintained!" - "A unique experience in a dream location. From the staff to the environment, everything was perfect." - "Amazing." - "In one word … IMPECCABLE!!!" - "The staff of the Palacio were so good that I felt like family to them. This was the best travel experience of my life and it is largely due to the great customer experience that the team at the Palacio provided. I cannot wait to return!"

This glamorous hotel is located on Getxo’s elegant Paseo Zugazarte. Rooms have a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and décor inspired by the 1920s. All overlook the sea or hotel garden. Hotel Embarcadero is set in a former Basque mansion in Las Arenas, in the heart of the coastal town of Getxo. There is easy transport to central Bilbao via Gobela and Areeta Metro Stations. Traditional Basque cuisine is served at the Embarcadero’s café-restaurant. There is also a gift shop. Private parking is possible on site at the Embarcadero. Vizcaya Bridge is just 2625 feet away, while Bilbao Airport lies within 5.6 mi.

- "Charming room, big enough, beautiful decor, lots of toilet products. Delicious breakfast, excellent restaurant. Everything LOVELY!" - "Restaurant was great. The staff was quite friendly and helpful. Room service was very good." - "Was given the best sea view room with a balcony - loved it! The staff was great & very nice restaurant/ bar there, too. Will be back!" - "Room excellent everything you need, view over harbour, interesting and everchanging, parking onsite, lift to all floors, Staff were incredible, great communication and responded well to any request"

Located opposite Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, this boutique hotel was created by fashion designer Antonio Miró. It offers free WiFi and a 24-hour honesty bar. The Hotel Miró's rooms are decorated in a minimalist style. All are equipped with a smart TV. The bathrooms have Molton Brown toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, and free mineral water is provided. A buffet breakfast with selected local products is offered. Hotel Miró has a well-equipped gym. Guests benefit from a personalized concierge service. Massage services are available on request for an extra charge. The area surrounding the Miró is rich in traditional Basque restaurants. The historic city center is 5 minutes’ walk away.

- "Amazing location and super helpful staff" - "The hotel is in very good location! Breakfast was also very good." - "Room size, interior design. View." - "Perfect location to visit Guggenheim museum. View from the window. Great rooms, optimal service, super breakfast. We enjoyed our stay of 4 nights enormously." - "Every thing was just perfect 😁" - "Location is fantastic - walking distance to all main attractions. Bilbao is a wonderful city. The staff were so helpful and attentive. Would highly recommend Miro Hotel"

Pensión Boutique Caravan Cinema is located in Bilbao. Free WiFi access is available. Each room here will provide you with a TV and air conditioning. Featuring a shower, private bathroom also comes with free toiletries. Other facilities offered at the property include a shared lounge, where guests can make use of the coffee machine and free mineral water. Pensión Boutique Caravan Cinema is in the Casco Viejo, 656 feet from Catedral de Santiago and 15-20 minutes walk to Museo Guggenheim. Bilbao Airport is 5 mi away. Caravan Cinema has several tourist apartments in the Old Town of Bilbao decorated with the same vintage air and with total privacy for its occupants. They have exclusive access upon time request by our staff.

- "Location; Right in the Centre of Plaza Nueve" - "Really laid back, friendly, quirky place to stay in a great part of town." - "Good location, great staff, the girl on reception was so helpful. I left a case in the airport and she used her own phone to contact and speak to airport staff to help retrieve my case. She was amazing . The accommodation was great and the bed was so comfortable. I would highly recommend this accomnidarion." - "Beautiful old historic builing with exposed old beamed joists and brickwork that has been decorated and furnished to a good spec. Really great location in a safe and pedestrianised area of the Old Town. Shops and bars right on your doorstep (but not noisy). Would definitely recommend."

Radisson Collection Bilbao has a fitness center, terrace, a restaurant and bar in Bilbao. This 5-star hotel offers room service, a 24-hour front desk and free WiFi. The property is 600 yards from the city center and a 13-minute walk from Bilbao Fine Arts Museum. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a shower. Radisson Collection Bilbao has some rooms with city views, and all rooms include an electric tea pot. At the accommodation the rooms come with bed linen and towels. Radisson Collection Bilbao offers a buffet or à la carte breakfast. Guests can make sightseeing and ticketing arrangements at the tour desk, or conduct business at the business center. Popular points of interest near the hotel include Arriaga Theatre, San Mamés Metro Station and San Mamés Stadium. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 5 miles from Radisson Collection Bilbao.

- "Location is excellent, breakfast too; room was specious enough" - "The rooms were clean and comfortable. The bathroom facilities were superb. The breakfast was great and really worth the price, the staff attending the restaurant were amazing. Shoutout to Maria, she was fantastic service and really personable!" - "The place, the location, the staff, the breakfast .. Everything was excellent." - "I think we must have received an upgrade on our room because it was gorgeous, very spacious with a large bathroom - right opposite the station which we needed early the next morning"

A refurbished 19th century historical building, located just below the Biscay's Bridge, considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel offers views of Bilbao's Estuary, the sea and Bilbao's Puente Colgante Bridge. The Hotel is well connected and located next to the residential area of Getxo. The train is a 4-minute walk from the hotel and the metro is just 10 minutes' walk away and takes you to Bilbao center in 15 minutes. The harbor is located 1.2 mi away, the Convention Center is 3.7 mi away and the airport is 7.5 mi away.

- "the staff were really helpful and friendly. it made it a real pleasure to be there.." - "Everything" - "Beautiful property, nice rooms, comfortable!!" - "Near to the port for the ferry" - "Great location, quiet, clean, loved the shower!!!" - "Great location, stunning views, highly attentive staff, good restaurant, underground parking, dogs welcome." - "Everything was very nice. Check in was easy and staff very helpful." - "A very comfortable hotel, close to the ferry port! Nice views of the river from the bedrooms. The underground car parking was great as our car was full of luggage, and we didn't want to risk parking on the street. The staff were so nice and very helpful. We would definitely stay here again!"

Zenit Bilbao is in central Bilbao’s Indautxu district, 10 minutes from Atlétic Bilbao FC’s San Mamés Stadium. It offers stylish rooms with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV. The hotel’s Abando Restaurant has a private outdoor terrace, where guests can enjoy traditional Basque cuisine. There is also a lounge bar and terrace. Hotel Zenit Bilbao offers access to a fitness center located nearby. The Zenit’s 24-hour reception allows guests to come and go at any time. Staff at reception can provide information about what to see and do in Bilbao. Bilbao Cathedral and the city center is a 15-minute walk from Zenit Bilbao, and you can walk to The Guggenheim Museum in 20 minutes. It is also 5 minutes’ walk from Indautxu Metro Station.

Located on Plaza de Federico Moyúa square, this elegant hotel stands as an impressive landmark in Bilbao. It offers free access to its gym and spacious rooms with luxurious décor. The rooms at Hotel Carlton feature a classic or contemporary design and have a private bathroom. They also have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Hotel Carlton offers a business center with a computer and free internet access. There is also a printer and complimentary minibar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The grand restaurant serves Basque specialties and international classics. The menu changes daily, from Monday to Friday. Set next to Gran Vía, Carlton Hotel is less than a 10 minute walk from the Guggenheim Museum. Moyua Metro Station is next to the hotel, providing easy access to Bilbao and its surroundings. The airport bus stops nearby.

- "Central location, clean, beautiful. Plenty of helpful and friendly staff. Room was excellent. AC was quiet. Plenty of electrical outlets." - "Very helpful staff got us a great renovated room. Excellent breakfast!" - "Concierge on duty was very helpful and took time to assist us personally. Bar staff were very friendly. Room was very modern." - "The location is the best it can be in Bilbao. Near to everything. Breakfast was superb as it should be with the 5 star hotels."

Next to the Bilbao Estuary and just a few yards from the iconic Guggenheim Museum and the Euskalduna Palace, our 5-star hotel is the ideal place to relax and savor true Basque gastronomy. A modern hotel, designed by the prestigious architect Ricardo Legorreta and paying homage to the work of the Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida. Travel to Bilbao and live a comprehensive experience. Meliá Bilbao, with its elegant avant-garde architecture, provides comfortable rooms and suites with fantastic views. Enjoy the Aizian Restaurant serving the most delicious classics of Basque cuisine with local and organic produce, and end your day in our Wellness Center equipped with a gym, sauna and semi-covered swimming pool with heated water and mountain views. And if you are traveling for work, you can hold all kinds of meetings and events in our meeting rooms."

- "Everything ,good service , great staff beautiful hotel a very nice place to stay in Bilbao ." - "The best hotel In Bilbao." - "The best hotel near a beautiful park and Zubiarte Shopping Mall." - "Breakfast was exceptional ; there was a wide range on offer including fresh fruit and pastries. The breakfast room was apparently not the usual room as that was being refurbished ,- but it was a perfectly pleasant space. The bedroom was large and very comfortable with good views. Staff were exceptional. Helpful, friendly and clearly good at their jobs."

Located in the Bilbao City Center district in Bilbao, 984 feet from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, BYPILLOW Amari features air-conditioned rooms and private parking. All rooms are fitted with a flat-screen TV. Rooms are equipped with a private bathroom equipped with a shower. Extras include free toiletries and a hairdryer. BYPILLOW Amari features free WiFi throughout the property. There is a 24-hour reception at the property. Etxebarría Park is 0.7 mi from BYPILLOW Amari, while Alhondiga Bilbao is 2625 feet from the property. Bilbao Airport is 3.1 mi away. Please note that this property doesn not work with smart flex program.

- "Very comfortable, clean and well located hotel. The bus stop for the airport bus is almost directly opposite the hotel which makes it really easy with suitcases and the Guggenheim museum is also an easy walk. The staff are very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again." - "location" - "The staff was actually present and very helpful. They even kept our beers cold in their refrigerator! Beds were comfortable, simple entry, close to bars and sights."

Located in Bilbao’s main business district, this contemporary hotel and spa is a short walk from the Guggenheim Museum, Convention Center and the old town. It also has a permanent modern art exhibition. The hotel has a spa with a wide range of treatments available, for an extra charge. The elegant rooms at the Jardines de Albia feature modern décor with bright tones. Each one has a private bathroom.

- "Well situated, amazing breakfast, super helpful staff, comfortable rooms" - "Staff." - "Confortable room, good breakfast, Nice staff" - "Location is about a 15-min walk to the Guggenheim Museum. Parking is available in the building for additional 20 EUR per night. It's pricy but helpful to have this option." - "Friendly staff" - "Staff were lovely, the hotel was clean and great location. Close to everything, lots of local restaurants & cafes."