Before or After Your Bicycle Tour Visit Bilbao
Bilbao is a fine city to spend a night or two, either at the beginning or the end of your trip.
The capital of the Basque province of Biscay has recently gained a new lease of life thanks to the opening of the Guggenheim Museum in 1997, designed by the architect
Frank Gehry. The banks of the River Nervión have now been turned into a fine promenade, which stretches downstream from the Old Quarter and beyond the Guggenheim itself.
Gehry's creation is internationally renowned; however, Bilbao's attractions do not stop there. The Old Quarter has been pedestrianised, and now houses an attractive mixture of shop and tapas bars. Indeed, Basque gastronomy is famous the world over and is yet another reason for visiting this city.
Bilbao Information
Guggenheim Museum (Please note that the museum closes every Monday, except during July and August)Transporter Bridge of Biscay
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum (Museo de Bellas Artes)
Bilbao Weekending - Daily Telegraph City Guide to Bilbao
Bilbao Airport
5-Day Weather Forecast
Average Weather Statistics
Recommended Hotels
Bilbao has many hotels. We recommend the following. We will be only too glad to book your hotels for you, or you may prefer to do this directly with the hotel itself. The prices given below include breakfast and taxes.
Hotel Spa Husa Jardines de Albia****
This pleasant hotel is well-situated for easy access to both the Old Quarter of Bilbao and the Guggenheim Museum. Services include bar, restaurant, spa facilities, wi-fi and bike rental.
Double - 98 Euros / Single - 86 Euros Hotel Website.
Barceló Hotel Nervión***
A stylish modern 3-star hotel situated on the River Nervión by the Town Hall. Both the Guggenheim Museum and the Old Quarter of Bilbao are within easy walking distance along the river. Services include bar, restaurant, cyber-corner and bike rental.
Double 110 Euros / Single 81 Euros / Single at weekend 91 Euros per night Hotel website.
Hotel Petit Palace Arana***Plus
The Petit Palace Arana is a boutique hotel in the old historic sector, in front of the Teatro Arriaga. It occupies a landmark nineteenth-century building. It is situated just a few minutes from the estuary, the Guggenheim Museum and the other Bilbao tourist attractions.
Double 115 Euros / Single 100 Euros Hotel website.
Miró Hotel Bilbao****
A stylish designer boutique hotel. The hotel takes its name from the fashion designer Antonio Miró who was responsible for the design project. The hotel is situated by the Guggenheim Musuem. Services include bar, restaurant, CD/DVD player, free internet, and gym.
Double 120 Euros / Single 94 Euros Hotel website.
Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao*****
A unique designer hotel, symptomatic of the creative surge prompted by the so-called "Guggenheim Effect". The hotel is situated by the Guggenheim Musuem. Services include bar, restaurant, CD/DVD player, free internet, and gym. This hotel must be booked directly online. Hotel website.
Please note that those who wish to take advantage of the Bilbao extension are responsible for airport - hotel or hotel airport transportation. The airport is situated approximately 12 km from Bilbao centre. A taxi from the centre to the airport would cost around 18 Euros and items of baggage may be charged at 1.80 Euros. The journey takes approximately 15 minutes (airport website). There is a bus service from Bilbao Bus Terminal with stops in Gran Vía 79, Plaza Moyúa, Alameda Recalde, 11 and then on to the airport. The bus leaves Bilbao every half hour from 5.25 a.m. - 9.55 p.m. It leaves the airport every half hour from 6.15 a.m. until 12 p.m. Please note that there is no left luggage service at Bilbao Airport.