Four of the Best Places to Stay in Bilbao
04 July, 2019
- Words by
- Annabel Nugent
In
In
1997 Frank Gehry’s groundbreaking Guggenheim Museum
Bilbao put this
Basque Country city on the map. Fast forward 20 years and this
Spanish port offers much more to see, do and eat. Whether your
style is more golden brocade or exposed brick, the city has a hotel
perfect for you.
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Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao
Bilbao, Spain
Pro tip: Of the 145 rooms, only 54 have the enviable vista of the Guggenheim next door. While these will cost you extra, the views are worth it.
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Caravan Cinema Hotel
Bilbao, Spain
Pro tip: Caravan Cinema Hotel doesn’t have any dining facilities but it does have a great deal with a nearby bakery so that you can pick up a coffee and croissant, or toast and orange juice for €3.50.
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Basque Boutique
Bilbao, Spain
Pro tip: Resist the allure of the pintxos bars and head for dinner at Mina, one of Bilbao’s Michelin-starred restaurants. Book in advance to spare any disappointment.
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Hotel Miró
Bilbao, Spain
Pro tip: Health bloggers flock to Hotel Miró for its emphasis on wellness. Book in at the spa to enjoy the hammam, hydro-massage shower, whirlpool tub and the on-call masseuse.