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Occidental Bilbao

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Meeting facility
Reception
Mediterranean cuisine
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Located in the heart of Bilbao, Occidental Bilbao offers an upscale retreat with a Mediterranean vibe. Enjoy meals at The Kitchen, relax on the terrace or in the garden, and rejuvenate with spa treatments. Free in-room WiFi and attentive staff enhance the experience.
VIP Access

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
The current price is ā‚¬128
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Sauna, body treatments, aromatherapy, body scrubs, facials, massages

Spa

The on-site spa has a variety of ways to relax and unwind. The hotel's spa offers massages and wellness treatments such as aromatherapy. Other on-site facilities include a sauna.

Fitness facility

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Family Room (2x2 Family Plan)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room (with extra bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room With Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room (2x2 Family Plan)

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the area

Map
Av Zumalacarregui, 40, Bilbao, Vizcaya, 48006

What's nearby

  • Plaza Nueva - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ribera Market - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Plaza Moyua - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • San Mames Stadium - 5 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Santutxu Station - 7 min walk
  • Bidebieta-Basauri Station - 9 min drive
  • Bilbao (BIO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖSorginak - ā€¬8 min walk
  • ā€ŖEl Rancho - ā€¬4 min walk
  • ā€ŖCafeterĆ­a El Sauce - ā€¬5 min walk
  • ā€ŖLa Casa Del Yogur - ā€¬8 min walk
  • ā€ŖDomino's Pizza - ā€¬5 min walk

About this property

Occidental Bilbao

Upscale hotel near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
At Occidental Bilbao, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Treat yourself to a facial, aromatherapy or a body scrub at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, The Kitchen, features Mediterranean cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
  • Laundry services, luggage storage and a billiards/pool table
  • A ballroom, a banquet hall and smoke-free property
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 200 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (EUR 22 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Kitchen

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11,119 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1967
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 15 August to 22 August:
  • Spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 18 per person
  • Self-parking fee: EUR 22 per day
  • Spa fee: EUR 20 per day
  • Facilities fee: EUR 20 per person, per day and includes use of: fitness facilities

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Please note: Access to the spa and gym facilities is limited to once per day per person.
Property Registration Number B07548696
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

Property is also known as

Bilbao Holiday Inn
Occidental Bilbao Hotel
Holiday Inn Hotel Bilbao
Holiday Inn Bilbao Hotel
Occidental Bilbao Hotel
Occidental Bilbao Bilbao
Occidental Bilbao Hotel Bilbao

Frequently asked questions

Does Occidental Bilbao have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Occidental Bilbao?

As of 16 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Occidental Bilbao on 28 Sept 2025 start from ā‚¬128.00, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Occidental Bilbao pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Occidental Bilbao?

Self-parking is available for EUR 22 per day.

What time is check-in at Occidental Bilbao?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Occidental Bilbao?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Occidental Bilbao located?

Located in BegoƱa, this spa hotel is steps from Basilica of Begona and within 3 mi (5 km) of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium. Etxebarria Park and Museum of Passages of Bilbao are also within 15 minutes. Santutxu Station is 7 minutes by foot and Basarrate Station is 12 minutes.

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