Occidental Bilbao Hotel

$$$$||View on mapBilbao, SpainAvenida Zumalacarregui 40, Bilbao, Spain, 48006|
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Occidental Bilbao Hotel
Avenida Zumalacarregui 40, Bilbao, Spain, 48006·View on map
$$$$
Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Cleanliness9.0
Comfort9.0
Staff9.0
Facilities8.7
Free WiFi8.2
Who stays here
Couples46%
Families24%
Solo14%
Groups13%

Overview

Overall Score
Great
8.5Great
Cleanliness9.0
Comfort9.0
Staff9.0
Facilities8.7
Free WiFi8.2
Who stays here
Couples46%
Families24%
Solo14%
Groups13%

4-star urban hotel in Bilbao with seasonal outdoor pool and roof terrace views

Amenities & Recreation

The Hotel Occidental Bilbao has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool in the gardens and a roof terrace with city views. The Club Metropolitan fitness center (extra fee) includes an indoor pool, sauna, and beauty services. Guests can also use the billiards table and shared lounge area.

Guest Rooms

The Occidental Bilbao offers 200 rooms with light-colored decor, flat-screen satellite TV, and tea and coffee makers. Each room includes a modern bathroom with toiletries and a hairdryer, plus air conditioning and a safe. Rooms on higher floors overlook the Basilica de Begoña or the city.

Dining Options

A varied breakfast buffet is served daily, featuring organic ingredients and local products. The on-site restaurant serves fresh local and Mediterranean cuisine for lunch and dinner. Guests can also use the café-bar with a fireplace or order room service.

Location

The Occidental hotel Bilbao sits next to the Basilica de Begoña, a 15-minute walk from Bilbao Old Town and Etxebarria Park. The Guggenheim Museum is a 5-minute drive away, and the closest metro station is a 4-minute walk. Bilbao Airport and Exhibition Centre are each within a 15-minute drive.

Business and Family Services

The hotel offers 8 versatile meeting rooms and a business center for corporate events. Families have access to family rooms, board games, and kids' meals at the restaurant. Guests also benefit from a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and express check-in/check-out.

  • Amenities: Seasonal outdoor pool, roof terrace, Club Metropolitan spa
  • Rooms: 200 rooms with tea/coffee makers
  • Dining: Breakfast buffet with organic ingredients
  • Location: Next to Basilica de Begoña, near Guggenheim
  • Business: 8 versatile meeting rooms
  • Family: Family rooms and board games
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 06:00-12:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 20.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
Spanish
Building
Year renovated:2015
Number of floors:8
Number of rooms:165
Former name
Barcelo Avenida/Holiday Inn Bilbao
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Rooms and availability

Connecting Room
  • Max:
    4 persons
  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds or 1 Queen Size Bed
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
Executive Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 Double bed2 Single beds
  • City view
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
Family King Room
  • Max:
    3 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 King Size Bed1 King Size Bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Private bathroom
  • Heating
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness center

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Massage

Beauty treatment

Solarium

Spa & wellness center

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness center
  • Pool tables

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Tours/Ticket assistance
  • Grocery shopping service
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Business center
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Board games
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Sun terrace
  • Leisure/ TV room
  • Spa & wellness center
  • Solarium
  • Sauna
  • Beauty treatment
  • Massage

Room view

  • City view

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Terrace
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Parquet floor
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Essential information about Occidental Bilbao Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 88 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 6.9 mi
🧳 Nearest airport Bilbao, BIO

Location

Avenida Zumalacarregui 40, Bilbao, Spain, 48006
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Avenida Zumalacarregui 40, Bilbao, Spain, 48006
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Avenida Zumalacarregui 40, Bilbao, Spain, 48006
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