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The 3 best hotels in Bilbao.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 9 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated October 8, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

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BudgetHotel Bilbao Plaza8.5/10 · €118 / nightBest ValueHotel Tayko Bilbao9.2/10 · €213 / nightLuxuryThe Artist Grand Hotel of Art9.3/10 · €297 / night
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Hotel Bilbao Plaza, Bilbao
Budget
8.5€118 / night

Hotel Bilbao Plaza

★★Bilbao City Centre

Best forSmart-budget trips · Sightseeing on foot

  • 8.5/10 from 5,779 guest reviews
  • ≈ 13 min walk to Bilbao Cathedral
  • Chosen from 9 hotels
5,779 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.7Price checked 26 days ago
  • Guests sayLocation: Central riverside setting within walking distance of the Old Town and Guggenheim Museum.
  • Breakfast: Some guests enjoy the buffet, but others report limited variety and no hot food.
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.5/10 from 5,779 guest reviews; joint review-score position 7 of 9 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €118.15 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €118.15/night versus a sample median of €212.59/night (44% below the median).
  • Location: Bilbao City Centre, Bilbao. Address: Paseo Campo Volantin 1. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.
Hotel Tayko Bilbao, Bilbao
Best Value★ Our pick
9.2€213 / night

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

★★★★Old Town

Best forMost travellers · Families · Travelling with a dog

  • 9.2/10 from 2,611 guest reviews
  • ≈ 4 min walk to Bilbao Cathedral
  • Chosen from 9 hotels
2,611 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.6Price checked 26 days ago
  • Guests sayLocation: Central spot in the Old Town near the river and walkable to museums.
  • Parking: Secure garage nearby, though spaces are tight and access requires a short walk.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.2/10 from 2,611 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 9 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €212.59/night versus a sample median of €212.59/night.
  • Location: Old Town, Bilbao. Address: Erribera Kalea, 13. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art, Bilbao
Luxury
9.3€297 / night

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

★★★★★Ensanche

Best forSpecial occasions · Families · Wellness breaks

  • 9.3/10 from 3,430 guest reviews
  • ≈ 2 min walk to Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
  • Chosen from 9 hotels
3,430 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.8Price checked 26 days ago
  • Guests sayLocation: Directly opposite the Guggenheim Museum and a short walk to the city centre.
  • Value: High quality facilities, though breakfast prices are considered expensive.
  • Family rooms
  • Spa
  • Great breakfast
Reference rate · 10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults
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Why this Luxury pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.3/10 from 3,430 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 9 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 5 stars (estimated by accommodation). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €297.00/night versus a sample median of €212.59/night.
  • Location: Ensanche, Bilbao. Address: Alameda de Mazarredo, 61. Walking times and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com · price checked 26 days ago.

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Where to stay in Bilbao

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Bilbao City Centre

Hotel Bilbao Plaza · ≈ 13 min walk to Bilbao Cathedral

Best for: Smart-budget trips, Sightseeing on foot

Best Value

Old Town

Hotel Tayko Bilbao · ≈ 4 min walk to Bilbao Cathedral

Best for: Most travellers, Families, Travelling with a dog

Luxury

Ensanche

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art · ≈ 2 min walk to Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Best for: Special occasions, Families, Wellness breaks

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BudgetBest ValueLuxuryGuggenheim Museum Bilbao · Vizcaya Bridge · Bilbao Cathedral

Bilbao hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetHotel Bilbao PlazaBilbao City Centre28.5 (5,779)€118
Best ValueHotel Tayko BilbaoOld Town49.2 (2,611)€213
LuxuryThe Artist Grand Hotel of ArtEnsanche59.3 (3,430)€297

Questions about hotels in Bilbao

What is the best budget hotel in Bilbao?
Hotel Bilbao Plaza (Bilbao City Centre): 8.5/10 · 5,779 reviews · €118 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central riverside setting within walking distance of the Old Town and Guggenheim Museum.”
What is the best value hotel in Bilbao?
Hotel Tayko Bilbao (Old Town): 9.2/10 · 2,611 reviews · €213 / night · Guests say: “Location: Central spot in the Old Town near the river and walkable to museums.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Bilbao?
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art (Ensanche): 9.3/10 · 3,430 reviews · €297 / night · Guests say: “Location: Directly opposite the Guggenheim Museum and a short walk to the city centre.”
Where should I stay in Bilbao?
Our three picks are in Bilbao City Centre, Old Town, Ensanche. Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 19, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked 26 days ago.

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