Family-Friendly Hotels in Bilbao, Basque Country

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Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao
5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61, Bilbao, Vizcaya
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Rs9,143
per night
Jan 13 - Jan 14
4.8/5Exceptional! (737 reviews)

"Hotel was well located. Easy to reach not only Guggenheim but other city sites and restaurants. Breakfast included with view of museum."…"

Reviewed on 20 Dec 2019

Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao
Hotel Carlton
5 out of 5
Plaza Federico Moyua 2, Bilbao, Vizcaya
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Rs8,606
per night
Jan 13 - Jan 14
4.4/5Wonderful! (1,193 reviews)

"Centrally located near museums and shopping, this hotel was within easy walking distance of restaurants and the Musee Guggenheim."…"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2019

Hotel Carlton
Hotel Gran Bilbao
4 out of 5
Indalecio Prieto Hiribidea, 1, Bilbao, Vizcaya
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Rs4,590
per night
Jan 13 - Jan 14
4.5/5Wonderful! (619 reviews)

"Great location, good size room, very clean, great breakfast. In particular, the staff were fantastic; very efficient, helpful, and friendly. Thank you. As a VIP Expedia guest I had a free room up grade, 50% discount on parking, late checkout, and discount on meals. Very impressed."…"

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2020

Hotel Gran Bilbao
NH Collection Villa de Bilbao
4 out of 5
Gran Via, 87, Bilbao, Vizcaya
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Rs5,881
per night
Jan 26 - Jan 27
4.4/5Wonderful! (537 reviews)

"Really nice hotel, excellent large rooms and they really were supportive of our elderly parents. Good bar, good cava. Bit of a mess up on out last day where we booked the restaurant for lunch to make it all work with checking out, visiting the Guggenheim, booked lunch in the hotel (every bilbaoan ..."…"

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2020

NH Collection Villa de Bilbao
Apartamentos Turisticos Atxuri
2 out of 5
Av de Miraflores 17, Bilbao, Vizcaya
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Rs4,160
per night
Jan 13 - Jan 14
3.8/5Good! (213 reviews)

"Plenty of space for two and not far from centre of town. Parking available on site."…"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2019

Apartamentos Turisticos Atxuri
Residencia Blas De Otero (Centro Adscrito a la REAJ)
2 out of 5
C/ de las Cortes, 38, Bilbao, Vizcaya
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Rs3,944
per night
Jan 13 - Jan 14
3.6/5Good! (161 reviews)
Bilbao

"The room had a bad smell. It looked nothing like the photo of the room in the advertisement. The shower/tub were so small it were unsafe. The staff was friendly and helpful. For the price.. I guess it was ok."…"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2019

Residencia Blas De Otero (Centro Adscrito a la REAJ)
Hotel Melia Bilbao
5 out of 5
Lehendakari Leizaola, 29, Bilbao, Vizcaya
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Rs6,311
per night
Jan 19 - Jan 20
4.4/5Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)

"Convenient location for exploring the compact city."…"

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2020

Hotel Melia Bilbao
Hotel Puerta de Bilbao
4 out of 5
Rio Castanos 2, Barakaldo, Vizcaya
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Rs4,453
per night
Jan 14 - Jan 15
4.1/5Very Good! (742 reviews)

"Nice and modern room. Excellent AC, good Wifi. The food at the restaurant can be improved. Well located"…"

Reviewed on 20 Sep 2019

Hotel Puerta de Bilbao
Petit Palace Tamarises
3 out of 5
Muelle de Ereaga, 4, Neguri, Getxo, Vizcaya
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Rs4,647
per night
Jan 16 - Jan 17
4.1/5Very Good! (255 reviews)

"Fabulous oceanfront location. Metro 7 minutes away. $3.50 and 20 minute rail to heart of Bilbao."…"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2019

Petit Palace Tamarises
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao
3 out of 5
Zarandoa Kalea, 5, Derio, Vizcaya
Free cancellation
Rs4,141
per night
Jan 17 - Jan 18
4.1/5Very Good! (1,045 reviews)

"Great service by the staff. Perfect location for exploring Bilbao without the hassle of finding a place to park, just 5 minutes away form downtown and the Guggenheim museum. 5 minutes to the airport."…"

Reviewed on 10 Jan 2020

Holiday Inn Express Bilbao
Hotel Ercilla Lopez de Haro
5 out of 5
Obispo Orueta 2, Bilbao, Vizcaya
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Rs6,132
per night
Jan 20 - Jan 21
4.1/5Very Good! (504 reviews)

"Great location helpful staff. Nice room so just right!"…"

Reviewed on 22 Oct 2019

Hotel Ercilla Lopez de Haro
7 Kale Bed and Breakfast
2 out of 5
Andra Maria Kalea 13, 1, Bilbao, Bizkaia
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4.3/5Excellent! (39 reviews)
Easy to get to

"Very close to river and transport but in the heart of old city. Wonderful to be there so close to lots of cafes and restaurants as we only had one night."…"

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2018

7 Kale Bed and Breakfast
Abando
4 out of 5
Colon de Larreategui, 9, Bilbao, Vizcaya
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Rs5,020
per night
Feb 9 - Feb 10
4.2/5Very Good! (866 reviews)

"Location is fantastic, rooms nice but starting to need some attention now, paintwork, peeling paper etc . Shower good but holder loose so had to hold . Screw needed tightening left hoping housekeeping would see but they just placed back in the holder facing down"…"

Reviewed on 9 Dec 2019

Abando
Alba Hotel Golf & Spa
3 out of 5
BARRIO LEGUINA,S/N, Larrabetzu, Basque Country
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3.7/5Good! (6 reviews)
SERVICIOS MINIMOS

"Al parecer este hotel se mantiene abierto en invierno para alojar a una docena de trabajadores de empresas extranjeras con sede en Bilbao. Mi consejo es que no admitan resrvas si no pueden dar el servicio que requiere un hotel de 4 estrellas, como por ejemplo la calefacción en plena navidad ( mi ..."…"

Reviewed on 4 Jan 2012

Alba Hotel Golf & Spa
Apartamento en Calle Cantabria
3.5 out of 5
Cantabria Kalea, 7, Bilbao, Bizkaia-Pais Basco
Rs11,589
per night
Jan 13 - Jan 14
3.8/5Good! (4 reviews)
Family trip

"Location was excellent. Mrs. Asuncion. Was very helpful and an excellent host. All in all a very pleasant stay. Furniture etc old but serviceable. Parking space in garage a huge plus! A good economic choice for a family. Also very close to metro. Clean."…"

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2019

Apartamento en Calle Cantabria
Bilbao Hostel
2 out of 5
Carretera Basurto Kastrejana, 70, Bilbao
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Rs3,162
per night
Jan 14 - Jan 15
3.9/5Good! (24 reviews)

"Close to ferry terminal for early morning departure, great price and family friendly. Quick easy no frills breakfast to start the day. Difficult to navigate on Bilbao's ring road and 1 way system."…"

Reviewed on 1 Sep 2019

Bilbao Hostel
Casa Rural Bekoabadene
3 out of 5
Mesterika Auzoa, 4, Menaka, Vizcaya
Rs4,303
per night
Jan 13 - Jan 14
4.2/5Very Good! (10 reviews)
Friendly guest house not far from Bilbao.

"Bekoabadene is in a tiny hamlet run by delightful hosts, Ana and Doniene. It is not far from the nearest autoroute and the Bilbao airport yet seemingly tucked away. Bilbao is accessible by bus every half hour, or as an easy drive. Our aim was to visit the Gehry-designed Guggenheim and whatever else ..."…"

Reviewed on 11 Jun 2016

Casa Rural Bekoabadene
Casa Rural Goiena
3 out of 5
Bakioko Bidea, 7 A, Emerando, Auzoa, Mungia, Vizcaya
Rs4,590
per night
Jan 13 - Jan 14
4.6/5Exceptional! (36 reviews)
Would stay again.

"The place was clean and comfortable. My only comment is that we got there at night and it was very difficult to find. (fI we hadn't run into someone we might not have.) There is a sign on the road but when you turn in, it was very dark and all you could see was a very steep and narrow road which ..."…"

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2019

Casa Rural Goiena
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Where Should We Stay in Bilbao?

If you've been thinking about a trip with your kids, the walkable destination of Bilbao is a good choice. The museums, art scene, and cafés are just a few things that make this an attractive family vacation destination. Fly into Bilbao (BIO), which is the closest airport, or Vitoria (VIT), which is located 27.9 mi (44.9 km) from the city center. Bilbao offers 61 child-friendly hotels and other accommodations so you'll have a variety of options when you're deciding where you want to stay.

Families on vacation have positive things to say about these accommodations:

Sercotel Hotel Gran Bilbao: Offers a restaurant, laundry facilities, and free WiFi. Guests like the overall comfort at this 4-star hotel.

Residencia Blas De Otero (Centro Adscrito a la REAJ) - Features laundry facilities, free WiFi, and an arcade. The overall comfort and clean rooms make this 2-star hostel popular with guests.

Petit Palace Tamarises - Offers laundry facilities, free WiFi, and free bicycle rentals. Guests like the central location and breakfast options at this 3-star hotel.

When Should We Visit Bilbao?

You're likely hoping for good weather for your family trip. You can use these tips to decide when to pack up the kids and head to Bilbao.

  • Hottest months: August, July, September, and June, with an average temperature of 71°F
  • Coldest months: February, January, December, and March, with an average temperature of 45°F
  • Driest months: July, May, April, and August, with an average rainfall of 0.11 inches
  • Rainiest months: November, January, December, and October, with an average rainfall of 0.19 inches

What Should We See and Do in Bilbao?

While you and your family are visiting Bilbao, you might want to check out some kid-friendly attractions such as Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, and Arriaga Theater. Make sure you have plenty of time to take in the area's activities like Santiago Cathedral, Zubizuri Bridge, and Plaza Moyua.

Bilbao is also well-known for the:
  • Museums
  • Art
  • Shopping
  • Cafés
  • Restaurants
  • Historical sites
  • Theater

Getting Around Bilbao

Bilbao has transportation options that will make it easy for your family to get around. Walk to nearby metro stations like Abando Tram Stop, Abando Station, and Arriga Tram Stop. If you want to see more of the area, ride aboard a train from Bilbao-Abando Station, Bilbao Zabalburu Station, or Bilbao Miribilla Station.

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