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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Bilbao

9 stays · 5 aparthotels and 4 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments in Bilbao suit city breaks of several days and business trips, because a kitchen and a separate living area help when you want to mix pintxos evenings with home-cooked breakfasts. Bilbao is in northern Spain, about 16 kilometres from the Bay of Biscay according to Wikipedia, and the Guggenheim Museum is its best-known modern landmark. If you are weighing up the format, see aparthotel versus hotel.

9 stays

Where to stay in Bilbao

Casco Viejo

  • first-time visitors
  • pintxos
  • walking

Wikipedia describes Casco Viejo as the historic medieval quarter, and Wikivoyage says it consists of seven historic streets. Wikivoyage also says Plaza Nueva has pintxo bars, with Friday and Saturday nights the most popular time to eat them. It suits visitors who want food and old streets on the doorstep.

Stays in or near Casco Viejo

Abandoibarra (Guggenheim area)

  • museums
  • riverside walks
  • business travel

Abandoibarra is the riverside area of the city's urban renewal, and Wikipedia names the Guggenheim Museum, the Euskalduna Conference Centre and the Zubizuri bridge among the projects that transformed Bilbao. Wikivoyage says the tram runs to the Guggenheim area. It suits visitors who want modern Bilbao and museum visits close to their apartment. The museum says the building was designed by Frank Gehry.

Stays in or near Abandoibarra (Guggenheim area)

Abando and Gran Vía

  • shopping
  • central stays
  • transport links

Wikipedia describes Abando as a major 19th-century expansion area, and Wikivoyage calls the Gran Vía stretch between Plaza Abando and Plaza Elíptica the main shopping and fashion district. It is a central base, and the metro, tram and buses can take you to the old town and the Guggenheim.

Stays in or near Abando and Gran Vía

Indautxu

  • residential feel
  • longer stays
  • restaurants

Wikipedia lists Indautxu as a neighbourhood within the Abando district. It suits longer stays where everyday shopping matters. Check each listing for the nearest metro station.

Stays in or near Indautxu

Deusto

  • quieter stays
  • river views

Wikipedia places Deusto on the left bank of the estuary, and Wikivoyage mentions a Deusto metro station. It suits visitors who prefer a quieter base and are happy to use the metro, tram or buses into the centre.

Stays in or near Deusto

Getting around Bilbao

Wikipedia says Bilbao Airport is 9 km north of the city and that the Bizkaibus line A3247 connects Plaza Elíptica and the city bus station with the airport, with buses every 12 minutes in July and August and every 15 minutes the rest of the year. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes, according to the same article. Wikivoyage says three main stations serve the city and that Euskotren runs regional services to San Sebastián.

Wikivoyage describes a Norman Foster-designed metro with lines L1, L2 and L3, a single tram line, Bilbobus city buses and Bizkaibus buses for services beyond the city limits, with the Barik card valid on metro, bus, tram, Euskotren and local Renfe trains in Bizkaia. The official Bizkaia visitor site describes the Bilbao Bizkaia Card as giving unlimited use of the underground, tram, Euskotren trains within the region, Bilbobus, Bizkaibus and the funiculars, for 24, 48 or 72 hours.

Living in Bilbao for longer

Wikivoyage describes Mercado de la Ribera as one of the biggest covered markets in Europe, built in 1929, which makes it a useful place for fresh food if you are cooking in your apartment. The Azkuna Zentroa complex combines a library, bars, restaurants, a cinema and a rooftop swimming pool, according to the same source.

Wikivoyage recommends the Barik card for frequent travellers, which helps if you are staying for several weeks. The serviced apartments for relocation guide covers practical points for longer moves.

When to visit Bilbao

Wikipedia describes an oceanic climate with rainfall throughout the year, summer highs of 25 to 26 °C and winter lows averaging 6 to 7 °C. Wikivoyage calls Bilbao milder and rainier than most of Spain, so pack for rain in any season.

The main local festival is Aste Nagusia, or Big Week, held in August with fireworks and cultural activities, according to Wikipedia. Wikivoyage describes it as a nine-day festival starting on the first Saturday after 15 August, so book early if you plan to visit then.

The city has a metro, a tram and buses, so most visitors manage without a car. For other Spanish bases, see Vitoria-Gasteiz or the Spain hub.

Long-stay tips for Bilbao

Of the 9 properties here, 6 offer an in-apartment washing machine, 2 list a laptop-friendly workspace, 2 include some form of housekeeping and 1 have a 24-hour front desk. Each property page has a facts box, so you can compare apartments before you book.

9 properties list a full kitchen and 0 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 35 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Aparthotel brands in Bilbao

You will find these brands here: Limehome (2).

Other cities in Spain

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Majorca, Madrid, Tenerife, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Málaga and San Antonio.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Bilbao?

Casco Viejo suits first-time visitors and pintxos, Abandoibarra suits the Guggenheim, and Abando and Gran Vía suit shopping and transport links. Indautxu is more residential.

How do I get from Bilbao Airport to the city?

Wikipedia says Bizkaibus line A3247 links the airport with Plaza Elíptica and the city bus station, taking approximately 15 minutes.

Is Bilbao easy to visit without a car?

Yes. Wikivoyage describes a metro with three lines, a tram, city and regional buses and a Barik card valid across them.

Is there a tourist card for Bilbao?

The official Bizkaia visitor site describes the Bilbao Bizkaia Card, available for 24, 48 or 72 hours, with unlimited transport and museum queue-skipping at the Guggenheim and Fine Arts Museum.

How many aparthotels are there in Bilbao?

We currently list 9 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Bilbao.

Do aparthotels in Bilbao have kitchens?

9 of the 9 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Bilbao have a washing machine?

6 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

Which aparthotel brands operate in Bilbao?

Limehome.

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