Curated luxury hotels in Biscay

Well set in the Old Town district of Bilbao, Axel Hotel Bilbao - Adults Only is located 500 metres from Catedral de Santiago, 800 metres from Abando Train Station and 400 metres from Arriaga Theatre. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. A spa and wellness centre comprising a sauna, an outdoor swimming pool, a hot tub, as well as a terrace can be used by all guests.

At the hotel, all rooms come with a wardrobe. Every room is equipped with a safety deposit box and selected rooms include city views. All units in Axel Hotel Bilbao - Adults Only are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free toiletries.

Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast.

Speaking English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical guidance on the area.

Popular points of interest near Axel Hotel Bilbao - Adults Only include Calatrava Bridge, Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao Fine Arts Museum. Bilbao Airport is 10 km away.

Located in Barakaldo, Hotel Puerta de Bilbao is in a shopping district, within a 15-minute drive of Plaza Moyua and Vizcaya Bridge. This hotel is 5.5 mi (8.9 km) from Santiago Cathedral and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.

With a stay at URH Palacio de Oriol Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Santurtzi, within a 15-minute drive of Port of Bilbao and Estuary of Bilbao. This hotel is 9 mi (14.4 km) from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and 8 mi (12.9 km) from San Mames Stadium.

With a stay at Vincci Consulado De Bilbao in Bilbao (Bilbao City Centre), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and within a 5-minute drive of San Mames Stadium. This hotel is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ensanche.

With a stay at Palacio Urgoiti in Mungia (Berreaga-Mendi), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium. This hotel is 17.6 mi (28.3 km) from Port of Bilbao and 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from Monte Artxanda.

With a stay at Hesperia Bilbao in Bilbao (Uribarri), you'll be a 4-minute drive from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and 7 minutes from San Mames Stadium. This hotel is 12.9 mi (20.8 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bay of Biscay.

With a stay at Barceló Bilbao Nervión in Bilbao (Uribarri), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and 7 minutes from San Mames Stadium. This hotel is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Bay of Biscay.

A stay at NH Collection Villa de Bilbao places you in the heart of Bilbao, within a 15-minute walk of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium. This hotel is 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ensanche.

The Abando Hotel is located in central Bilbao, opposite Abando Metro Station and 150 metres from Abando Indalecio Prieto Railway Station. Its air-conditioned rooms all offer free Wi-Fi and satellite TV.

Abando is just 200 metres from Bilbao’s main shopping streets, and 500 metres from the Guggenheim Museum of contemporary art. The old town is just 300 metres away. There is a tram stop 150 metres away.

The hotel offers a varied breakfast, while the stylish Epaia Restaurant serves typical Basque cuisine. It specializes in fresh fish, and has an extensive wine list.

Abando has a free gym with sauna and Turkish bath. There is also a gift shop and internet terminals.

Occupying the 17th-century Santa Isabel Convent in the Basque village of Gordexola, Komentu Maitea is located a 15-minute drive from Bilbao. Each spacious room includes flat-screen TV, minibar and free Wi-Fi.

Rooms at Komentu Maitea feature wooden floors and original stone walls. All rooms are air-conditioned and heated, and offer a modern bathroom with a hairdryer and amenities.

Guests of the Komentu Maitea can enjoy traditional Basque cuisine in the elegant restaurant. The hotel also has snack bar, spacious lounge areas and gardens.

Surrounded by peaceful countryside, Komentu Maitea is just 15 km from the Medieval village of Balmaseda and 25 minutes' drive from Santurce Ferry Port.

Bilbao Airport is 30 minutes away by car, and transfers can be arranged by the hotel. Reception can also arrange car hire, and there is free parking on site.

Located in Bilbao (Bilbao City Centre), Abba Euskalduna Hotel is steps from San Mames Stadium and a 4-minute drive from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. This eco-friendly hotel is 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ensanche.

With a stay at NH La Avanzada, you'll be centrally located in Leioa, within a 15-minute drive of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium. This hotel is 12.7 mi (20.4 km) from Port of Bilbao and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Playa de la Bola.

With a stay at Sercotel Ayala Bilbao, you'll be centrally located in Bilbao – a 4-minute drive from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and 5 minutes from San Mames Stadium. This hotel is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ensanche.

With a stay at Silken Gran Hotel Durango in Durango, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Santa Maria de Uribarri Church and Monolito en memoria a las personas represaliadas por el franquismo por su opción sexual. This spa hotel is 9.6 mi (15.4 km) from Anboto and 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from Ipurua Municipal Stadium.

When you stay at Hotel Balneario Orduña Plaza in Orduna, you'll be 13 minutes by car from Cascada de Gujuli. This spa hotel is 25.8 mi (41.6 km) from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and 25.6 mi (41.2 km) from San Mames Stadium.

This impressive castle is located in Gautegiz Arteaga, in the Basque Country’s Urdaibai Nature Reserve. It offers a gourmet restaurant with a roof terrace boasting fantastic countryside views.

Originally built in the 13th century, Hotel Castillo de Arteaga was restored in the 19th century in the Neogothic style. The charming, air-conditioned rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers.

The hotel’s restaurant offers quality Basque cuisine. There is also an extensive wine cellar.

The countryside around the Hotel Castillo de Arteaga is great for hiking, and you can drive to the coast in around 10 minutes. Guernica, the inspiration for Picasso’s famous painting, is also 10 minutes away. You can drive to Bilbao in 35 minutes.

Las Rocas Playa Hotel has a garden, shared lounge, a terrace and restaurant in Castro-Urdiales. With a bar, the 4-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The property is non-smoking and is situated 100 metres from Playa Brazomar.

At the hotel, the rooms have a wardrobe. Rooms are equipped with a safety deposit box and some rooms include sea views. All rooms in Las Rocas Playa Hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV and a hairdryer.

A buffet breakfast is available at the accommodation.

Languages spoken at the 24-hour front desk include English, Spanish and French.

Playa Ostende/Urdiales is 1.6 km from Las Rocas Playa Hotel, while Playa de Mioño is 2.4 km from the property. Bilbao Airport is 32 km away.

With a stay at Hotel Luruna Palacio Larrinaga in Mundaka, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of Bay of Biscay and Mundaka Harbour. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Laidatxu Beach and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve.

When you stay at Hotel Nafarrola Gastronomy & Wine in Bermeo, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Taraska and Bay of Biscay. This hotel is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Bermeo Harbour and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Fisherman's Museum.

With a stay at Parador De Limpias in Limpias, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Yelso de Hayas and Bay of Biscay. This hotel is 5.3 mi (8.6 km) from Colina and 5.4 mi (8.7 km) from Laredo Beach.