Best Luxury Hotels in Bilbao

In an upscale neighbourhood in the centre of Bilbao, the Radisson Collection Hotel’s 137 contemporary and comfortable rooms and suites receive guests from all corners of the world. The hotel offers a premier, luxurious stay in its Presidential Suite, featuring a private terrace, hot tub and other exclusive amenities. Indulgent treatments are available at the hotel’s tranquil Jewels of Nature Spa as well as access to the hotel fitness centre. An ideal location for business events and conferences in the heart if the city’s main shopping area and financial district – fully-equipped meeting facilities are available to host up to 80 persons. Catering options are on offer for functions and the hotel boasts a gastronomic experience, expertly crafted by a Michelin-starred chef as well as a relaxing rooftop bar. Explore the gems of the Basque Country and visit famous attractions such as the Guggenheim Museum which is located a short walk from the hotel.

Located at the San Mamés end of Bilbao’s famous Gran Vía, the NH Collection Villa de Bilbao is a modern property offering spacious rooms, sleek contemporary design and on-point service. Inside enjoy a bountiful Basque breakfast at the Le Bol Blanc Restaurant, take a drink in the lobby corner bar, and head to the top-floor fitness room where you can work out to uninterrupted views over the city. Primarily catering to business travellers and conferences during the week, the hotel is a hidden gem for weekend getaways, appealing to tourists, families and groups visiting Bilbao.

The Ercilla de Bilbao Hotel, part of Marriott’s Autograph Collection, offers a distinctive blend of 1970s glamour and modern elegance. Located in central Bilbao, it features 325 stylish rooms and suites, designed with a mix of Basque and British influences. Guests can enjoy the sophisticated rooftop terrace, La Terraza, which provides panoramic views of the city. The hotel also houses a chic bar, restaurant, and fitness centre, making it ideal for both leisure and business travellers. Ercilla de Bilbao is known for its vibrant history and connection to Bilbao’s cultural scene.

Located opposite the Guggenheim Museum, The Artist enjoys a constant dialogue with it. Its impressive rooftop terrace, The Rooftop, its street-level bistro, The Gallery, and the secret and exclusive lobby bar, Sixty One 61, each converse in their own way with the museum and the city. Not to mention its gastronomic restaurant, Olio; the expression of local cuisine with a touch of “savoir faire” at the highest level. The 145 rooms here are both soundproofed and air-conditioned, spread across its seven floors. Plus there’s a sleek spa and health club, a luxurious and exclusive environment open to guests and clients seeking relaxation and well-being through exclusive health and beauty treatments, as well as its Turkish bath and sauna.