Bilbao Homestays

Bilbao was my first stop on a 5 day holiday to Spain, and was probably the place I was looking forward to visiting the most. Kind of a odd city to negative, but after asking around to people who had visited before, decided to base myself in the old town, and found Casual Bilbao Gurea to my liking. My taxi dropped me off at the front of the theater, as I had to walk the last few minutes of my journey. Best to have Google maps out, as there is no big sign post of the hotel, and after walking around, I noticed out the corner of my eye a small sign on the side of a door. One through this door you have to walk right to the back behind the stairs and get the lift up to the floor where the hotel is. Nice enough place, and I was check in to my room in no time. Simple, but main thing is that it was clean. Staff are extremely helpful, and was most satisfied with my stay. If back in Bilbao again, I would most certainly consider staying here again.

The hotel is located in the pedestrian street of the ancient city of Bilbao. You can't get there by taxi. You have to walk in. The hotel lobby is shown in Figure 1 and the room is above the second floor; The old house is remodeled in a very good environment. The rooms are named after each name. Find your own room according to the email. There is a password on the email. Each room is entered by password. You can go to the ancient city at night, there are many shops and bars downstairs. Good value for money

Located in Bilbao (Uribarri), Pensión La Salve is within a 10-minute drive of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium. This pension is 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Bay of Biscay.Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and a vending machine.Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.Stay in one of 20 guestrooms featuring plasma televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Excellent location. Very comfortable room with a good bathroom. Considering the position, not particularly noisy. Lovely, helpful and professional staff. Breakfast would be a good addition, but stacks of places to eat very close by. The Athletic Bilbao bar across the street is worth a visit.

We arrived via the airport bus and found the accommodation easily thanks to reading the reviews beforehand. It is a doorway with a many signs including one for Bilbao city rooms. The rooms are on floors 4 and 5 with Reception on the 4th. Check in was fast and simple with a warm welcome from the lady at reception. The whole two floors have well lit clean corridors and the lift is great. The room was a very clean well presented modern double with a large shower room and plenty of storage. The window s can be opened and I like other reviews mentioning the heat and the ceiling fan... we can say it’s chilly at night but the heating does come on at ten! The location of these room is very central and excellent l. Great transport links if needed but we walked all around the old and new parts of the city with the Guggenheim, bars and restaurants all on our doorstep. Shopping in Bilbao is fantastic and dint be afraid to visit the 2nd hand stores .. some amazing finds!!!

Stayed one night only - unfortunately very poor value for money and would not recommend. Stayed in a 6 bedroom dorm, very limited space, I was in lower bunk 1F which I would not recommend as it is directly next to the bathroom door. Unable to use assigned locker as no space to open door without compromising personal space of other people. Worst hostel stay over past 10 days - checked out and found cheaper, better hostel elsewhere in Bilbao. Check in host allowed me to stay in common area in advance of formal check in which is only reason this rates a 2, not a 1. Also just one ensuite toilet / shower not adequate for 6 people in the morning, so otherwise have to go downstairs in common area if you need to use bathroom.

I needed my boyfriend to stay over while I was traveling and this was the perfect place. This isn't a 5-star hotel, but it did the trick and we were very comfortable - here is why. PROS - Coming from Bilbao Airplane or taking Bus?...: It is close to 2 blocks from Bilbao Intermodal and if you are coming from the airport, this hotel is an easy walk from where the bus drops you off in San Mamés. The location is also SUPER safe. - Transportation: If you look down the street and cross it, you will also see the tram station along with the metro station. - Food?: There is food everywhere. This is Bilbao. Spend 2 euros (or really please buy a Barik card) and go into the city, you won't be disappointed. The best part about the tram is that it goes theoretically left or right. I live close to NYC so I understand it can be complicated, but the system in Bilbao, chef's kiss. - Bed/Room: Pro? The bed/room you get in sleek, modern, and for a REALLY CHEAP PRICE! Please don't hassle your way into spending a lot of money on a hotel in Spain. It is not truly worth it. Just get this place, feel comfortable, and safe. - Staff? There are not many, but the ones that are there will help and accommodate you. You just need to be nice. I say this because I went in to check in and someone was being helped. They weren't that nice to staff, so please remember, we are all human. CONS - Cleaning: I will say, the bathrooms were clean, but the headboard for me was dusty. It might have been that the room wasn't used a lot. But please don't worry, it did not effect my stay considering the price was reasonably cheap. - THE ENTRANCE!: You need to understand, their rating is a 2/5 stars but it is NOT because they are bad, in Spain it is based on what the hotel/hostels have and DON'T have. So what they don't have is a front reception. Listen closely if you are going to go here. Once you get on the street, you will need to buzz into the door as if you are requesting to go to someone's apartment. OR they will give you a code before hand. Once you go in, you need to go straight till you can anymore. Make a left and find the elevator. There you will need to press the

Very good location. Airport bus stops 2 blocks away. Close to the Guggenheim and other museums and tourist sites. Great welcome and check in. Basic bed with bedding. Kitchen only has a microwave and fridge – no opportunity to cook. No towels, but lockers available so bring your own lock. It’s comfortable but certainly not premium as the name implies. Restaurant/Bar on premises not up to much – Separate review

With a stay at Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao La Vieja in Bilbao (Ibaiondo), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Bay of Biscay and within a 5-minute drive of San Mames Stadium. This apartment is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Port of Bilbao.Featured amenities include express check-in, multilingual staff, and an elevator. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).Make yourself at home in one of the 9 air-conditioned rooms featuring kitchens with refrigerators and stovetops. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and Smart televisions are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and microwaves.

I stayed in the hostel for one night in the four female club room. The staff was accomodating, the bed was comfortable and everything was clean. A great service is that there is a collaboration with free basque tours (tip based) to participate in a sightseeing tour of the old town. Why I did not give a full points review: It is not possible to use the kitchen or the co-working space due to the buffet. However, you can sit down in the lobby/bar to have your breakfast and work. The bathroom in the room is not soundproof and the sink is separate in the room. Noise sensitive people might not like it.