Occidental Bilbao Hotel

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Occidental Bilbao Hotel
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Overview

Offering a prime location just 1.3 km from the arch San Anton Bridge, the smoke-free Occidental Bilbao Hotel includes a ballroom and event rooms for various purposes. This 4-star hotel just a few steps from the prominent church "Basilica of Begona" pampers its guests with a seasonal outdoor pool as well as a solarium, a hot tub, and a sauna.

Location

Located nearly a 25-minute walk from Guggenheim Modern Art Museum Bilbao, the hotel is also nearly a 25-minute walk from Bilbao railway station. Perfect for those who seek new knowledge, the Spanish private University of Deusto is 2.5 km from the Occidental. There is a wide range of bars, pubs, and restaurants near this accommodation. Enjoy the proximity to the White Bridge, which is about 20 minutes' walk away.

Occidental Bilbao Hotel is 250 metres from Zabalbide 61 bus stop and within reach of Santutxu tube station.

Rooms

This Bilbao hotel offers 200 rooms with central heating and ironing facilities, as well as self-catering options such as a minibar fridge and coffee/tea making facilities. Bathrooms include a lowered sink and a raised toilet, along with such comforts as a hair dryer and towels. Staying at the Occidental Bilbao, guests can enjoy views of the city.

Eat & Drink

Discover all the flavours of Bilbao in the à la carte restaurant, where you can taste European delicacies. A lounge bar is available on site. Serving both food and drinks, The Kitchen Holiday Inn Bilbao is situated just around the corner from the property.

Leisure & Business

Leisure options include a gym and spa therapy offered for a surcharge. The Occidental indulges guests with a full spa and a spa zone, as well as a gym area. You can also benefit from meeting rooms and a business centre featuring conference equipment and a photocopier.

Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 14:00-23:59
from 06:00-12:00
Amenities
Private parking is possible on site at EUR 22 per day.
Wireless internet is available in for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of EUR 18 per person per day. 
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:200
Former name
Barcelo Avenida/Holiday Inn Bilbao
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Rooms and availability

Family Room
  • Room size:

    25 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed and 1 Sofa bed
  • Heating
  • Bathtub
Superior King Room
  • Room size:

    25 m²

  • Bed options:
    1 King-size bed
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Superior Double Room
  • Room size:

    25 m²

  • Bed options:
    2 Single beds
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

EUR 22 per day

Luggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

Fitness/ Gym

Fitness centre

Swimming pool

Seasonal outdoor pool

Indoor swimming pool

Spa and relaxation

Massage

Beauty treatment

Solarium

Spa & wellness centre

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Billiard 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 centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • 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 centre
  • 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 52 £
📏 Distance to centre 900 m
🗺️ Location rating 8.0
✈️ Distance to airport 11.1 km
🧳 Nearest airport Bilbao, BIO

Location
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Address
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Avenida Zumalacarregui 40, Bilbao, Spain, 48006
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Avenida Zumalacarregui 40, Bilbao, Spain, 48006
  • City landmarks
  • Nearby
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels nearby
Church
Basilica of Begona
260 m
Restaurant
The Kitchen Holiday Inn Bilbao
10 m
Restaurant
El Refugio Gastrobar
270 m
Restaurant
Gozo Gozo
580 m
Restaurant
Restaurante Marisqueria Karlo's
760 m
Restaurant
Batzoki de Begona
520 m
Restaurant
Restaurante New Scala
790 m
Restaurant
Meson New Scala
790 m
Restaurant
Santutxu Bai Batzokia
1.1 km
Restaurant
Himalaya Curry & Tandoori Restaurant
960 m
Restaurant
Gure Toki
1.2 km

Reviews of Occidental Bilbao Hotel

8.5 /10
Great
3589 reviews
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Guests rate the Location 9/10

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Rooms and cleanliness8
Here's what guests said:
“Superior room features tv, minibar, air conditioning, and a large shower. Clean and well-maintained.”
Location9
Here's what guests said:
“Located 2-minute walk from Santutxu metro station, providing easy access to Old Town and local attractions.”
Dining7
Here's what guests said:
“Breakfast includes fresh pastries and made-to-order omelets. Excellent tapas available at the bar.”
Price and service6
Here's what guests said:
“Parking costs high; reception assists efficiently with amenities. Fees for pool and dining options noted.”
Our guests’ reviewsWrite a Review
  • M
    Marshall
    United States
    left 9 reviews
    Wrote a review on 15 Jan
    Needs improvement
    Doesn't recommend the hotel
    Location6.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service6.0
    Dining5.0
    5.0
    spacious room
    closed restaurant

    The superior room was spacious, but the restaurant was often closed .

    Superior Double Room
  • Wrote a review on 14 Jan
    Great
    8.6

    seeing the old town in Bilbao

  • J
    James
    United States
    Wrote a review on 13 Jan
    Very good
    7.0

    I would recomand it for those who want a comfy place. 15 minutes drive to the airport, it is located close to a metro stop...

  • A
    Alex
    United States
    Wrote a review on 04 Jan
    Very good
    7.4

    Overall modern and relaxing hotel, outstanding meals.

    very well appointed building and rooms with good view. amazing and stunning location a short way from bilbao exhibition center. excellent restaurant a 10-15 minute walk from the hotel.

  • AM
    ARINDAM MITRA
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 31 Dec
    Perfect
    Recommends the hotel
    Location8.0
    Rooms8.0
    Service10.0
    Value8.0
    Dining10.0
    General10.0
    9.4

    Breakfast, 2 rooms with inter-connection doors, restaurant (nice food with gluten free options)

    Parking charge was too high (20 Euro/day), at the end there was a courtesy waiver & henceI didn't matter on this case; but for future, a factor while booking again. Next, it was not made clear that one has to pay for each facilities like gym etc.

  • Wrote a review on 26 Dec
    Perfect
    9.8

    I liked the hotel very much, the prblem is that i wanted to get one of the glass walled bathrooms but i didn't. The hotel is nice, and the staff is very friednly and helpful. The metro station is only 5 min walk from the hotel.

    we could not open the window! internet very expensive. spa as well very expensive!

  • Wrote a review on 17 Dec
    Perfect
    9.8

    We stayed only one night there so it's diffucult to give clear opinion about the hotel. Generally we had really good time. The room was nice and clean with comfortable bed and room bar/fridge. There was pretty big bath in the bathroom.

    From our experience the hotel is not really ecological conscious. We bought bottle of water from room's bar ( the water in the tap was too chlorined to drink it) and for that we received A4 size, fancy, the best quality of paper receipt. Probably this paper had higher value than this small bottle of water.

  • Wrote a review on 04 Dec
    Great
    8.2

    An absolutely wonderful quality to price rate. A little more, and I would tag it as a design hotel. The price was in between several 2* hotels and the level of service was a full 4*.

    Pool and fitness center were not included, but for this price it was almost obvious.

  • Wrote a review on 11 Nov
    Perfect
    9.0

    Great price for a 4-star hotel near the city center. The room design is also very nice. Besides, there is the possibility of using other facilities such as the spa and the gym for a very affordable price.

  • Wrote a review on 09 Nov
    Perfect
    9.8

    new,clean,far from the centre of city

  • Wrote a review on 30 Oct
    Needs improvement
    5.0

    the fact it was a base to take metro to guggenheim museum

    staff unfriendly & unhelpful. also assumed parking free, but paid 14 euros

  • B
    Billy
    United States
    left 3 reviews
    Wrote a review on 17 Oct
    Very good
    Recommends the hotel
    Location6.0
    Rooms7.0
    Service8.0
    Dining8.0
    7.0
    comfortable room
    super clean cleanliness
    convenient access

    Can just recommend for a momentary visit

    Comfortable room, spacious bathroom, and convenient access to the metro allowed us to explore with ease, while the super clean cleanliness and excellent dining options made for a good stay.

    Absolutely satisfied.

    Superior Double Room
  • J
    Jane
    United Kingdom
    Wrote a review on 10 Oct
    Perfect
    9.0

    The hotel was pleasant, the staff were terrific, FAB experience overall. Tidy rooms with very comfortable beds, polite services. Fast check-in, convenient check-out. A gym available for guests too. A lovely area, stunning location so close to Bilbao, and the Old Town.

  • Wrote a review on 03 Oct
    Great
    8.0

    Close to the metro to get to the bullfight on time but not in the expensive centre of Billbao

  • Wrote a review on 27 Sept
    Perfect
    9.2

    The staff speaks English, the location is good if you drive (although it's not exactly in the center) and it's cheap.

    The shower was just ridiculous. It's a glass cabin right at the entrance with no door or curtain, so no privacy at all; plus it was not operating well. The hotel is not the most renovated, and generally 4* is too generous.

FAQ about Occidental Bilbao

How far is the Occidental Bilbao Hotel hotel from the city centre?
The Occidental Bilbao Hotel hotel is located in the Begona district.
Which landmarks should we visit during our stay at the 4-star Occidental Bilbao Hotel?
You can visit Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, placed approximately 25 minutes' walk from the 4-star Occidental Bilbao Hotel or Bilbaout Amusement Center, which is 1 km away.
Does the hotel have a car parking on site?
Yes, guests of the hotel can take advantage of private parking on site.
Can I have lunch or dinner next to the Occidental Bilbao Hotel?
Guests can enjoy their meal in the restaurant Asia Restaurante, serving Chinese cuisine nearly 5 minutes' walk from the Occidental Bilbao Hotel.
Does the 4-star Occidental Bilbao Hotel hotel serve breakfast?
Yes, guests can enjoy breakfast, served daily in the restaurant of the 4-star Occidental Bilbao Hotel hotel.
What is the timeframe for check-in and check-out in Occidental Bilbao Hotel hotel?
Guests of Occidental Bilbao Hotel hotel can check in from 14:00 to 23:59 and check out from 06:00.
What payment methods are available in the Occidental Bilbao Hotel hotel?
At the Occidental Bilbao Hotel hotel, you can pay using Mastercard, Visa, and American Express.
What are the room types offered by the Occidental Bilbao Hotel?
The Occidental Bilbao Hotel provides such room types as Double Room, Junior Suite, and Superior Room.
Which facilities are included in the rooms at the Occidental Bilbao Hotel hotel?
All rooms of the Occidental Bilbao Hotel hotel feature a minibar fridge and coffee/tea making machines as well as a private safe, some of them boast private bathrooms along with a hairdryer and slippers.
Does the Occidental Bilbao Hotel hotel offer special amenities for people with disabilities?
Yes, at the Occidental Bilbao Hotel hotel there are wheelchair access, rooms with accessible facilities, and accessible bathrooms available for guests with special needs.
Does the Occidental Bilbao Hotel hotel provide business facilities?
Yes, the Occidental Bilbao Hotel hotel comprises meeting rooms and a business centre as well as a photocopy machine and a work desk.
What are the spa options at the Occidental Bilbao Hotel?
At a wellness centre featured at the Occidental Bilbao Hotel guests can receive such spa procedures as aromatherapy, body scrub, and body treatments. Additionally, a hot tub, sauna facilities, and an indoor pool are offered on-site.
Is swimming pool available at the Occidental Bilbao Hotel hotel?
Yes, the Occidental Bilbao Hotel hotel features a seasonal outdoor swimming pool.

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