Occidental Bilbao Hotel  

Perched next to the Basilica of Begoña and a short hop from Bilbao’s historic center, this urban four-star hotel puts you close to the city’s best. It’s about 1.5 km to the Cathedral of Santiago and the Arriaga Theater, roughly 3 km to the Guggenheim Museum and around 11 km to Bilbao Airport. Good transport links and a walkable neighbourhood make it a smart base for Mercado de la Ribera and Basque food trails.

Occidental Bilbao has 200 modern rooms designed for comfort and calm. Décor is contemporary and functional with city views from many rooms. The hotel has reinforced hygiene and safety procedures overseen by a technical commission. For downtime there’s an exclusive spa area and a heated indoor pool (extra charge).

Spa centre with massage rooms, sauna and solarium. Fitness centre plus indoor and outdoor pools. Playroom for kids and a tour desk for local excursions. Paid parking and lift access. Free Wi-Fi throughout so you can stay connected.

Meeting rooms and a conference hall for events and conferences. Easy access to Euskalduna Congress Center and the Bilbao Exhibition Center. Free Wi-Fi available for guests.

On-site restaurant, bar and café cover coffee runs and full meals. The hotel is an excellent launch point for sampling authentic Basque cuisine across the city.