Bilbao hotels and places to stay

For budget-conscious travelers, Bilbao offers 8 affordable hotels, such as Zabalburu, which is about 0.6 miles from the center. For those who would like to see Opila, choose a hotel such as the affordable Sercotel Arenal Bilbao that is a 5-minute walk away from the city center. A cheap alternative is Bbk Bilbao Good Hostel, which is a 20-minute walk from San Nikolas eliza and a great option for budget-conscious travelers to Bilbao. Pension Roquefer is a budget-friendly apartment that is a 10-minute walk from Zurbaranbarri subway station.

To stay near Santander airport, think of booking a room at City Express Santander Parayas or Hotel Sercotel Los Angeles. For a stay near one of the Bilbao's train stations, consider booking accommodation at Casual Bilbao Gurea, which is set 1450 feet away from Abando train station.

If you're planning your first trip to Bilbao, consider staying in the city center in the hotels like Bilbi and Barcelo Bilbao Nervion. In the heart of Bilbao there is Bilbao Apartamentos Atxuri, where you'll find a health club, a rooftop terrace and a solarium. Hesperia Zubialde is a 4-star hotel situated in Bilbao City Centre district, featuring an indoor swimming pool, a rooftop terrace and lawn tennis.

If you're looking for luxury hotels in Bilbao, Ibis Bilbao Centro or Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao are among 15 options which this city has to offer. Posh boutique Melia Bilbao is 5-star accommodation in Bilbao City Centre district.

Pension Manoli apartment is settled within walking distance of Fanal. Garden of light posts and a 5-minute walk away from the very center of Bilbao. If you're looking for a homey place to stay, consider Pension San Mames B&B apartment, situated beside Lamiak. Zenit Bilbao is a family hotel that is just a 20-minute walk from Casco Viejo. If you are specifically interested in mountain biking and golf, book a resort such as Abando near Maia, which is only a 15-minute walk away.

     Bilbao is one of the largest cities in Spain, located just a five-minute drive from the Bay of Biscay. The city lies in close proximity to two small mountain ranges which are around 400m in height. Bilbao’s oceanic climate makes the city an ideal tourist destination irrespective of the season. Once you walk around the city, you will be impressed by the mixture of architectural styles: gothic cathedrals stand next to contemporary buildings. The city is ideal for those who fancy promenades, since 18 gorgeous parks lie within the city limits.

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     Bilbao’s cultural and entertainment places are definitely worth seeing. Major sights include:

- St. James' Cathedral built in the XIV century in Gothic style

- Basilica of Begoca constructed in the XVI century. Basilica has a grand clock tower with 24 bells which can ring seven melodies

- Guggenheim Bilbao, a completely modern building which houses a museum of contemporary art. The building was named ‘one of the most significant works completed since the 1980s

- Alhondiga, originally a wine warehouse further rebuilt into a leisure centre with grand number of shops and bars, cinema, library, etc

- Bilbao Fine Arts Museum famous for its collection of Spanish art

     In Bilbao you have every chance to enjoy the beautiful sunlit beaches of the Cantabrian Sea, as well as diving, sightseeing and partying in the Spanish style. If you happen to be in Bilbao in late August, make sure you stay for the Semana Grande – an annual festival running since 1978. You will have a chance to see a strongman competition, dances, fireworks and other entertainment. Meanwhile, numerous theaters, cinemas, pubs and clubs are there for you in Bilbao.

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