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Occidental Bilbao

4.0 star property

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Seasonal outdoor pool
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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $130
$118 nightly
$130 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 5 - Jul 6

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Av Zumalacarregui, 40, Bilbao, Vizcaya, 48006
  • Place, Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribera Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Nueva
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bilbao (BIO)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room With Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Family Room (2x2 Family Plan) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room (2x2 Family Plan)

  • 517 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room (with extra bed) | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room (with extra bed)

7.4 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 291 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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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)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Bilbao

Located in Bilbao (Begoña), Occidental Bilbao is within a 10-minute drive of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium. .This spa hotel is 14.8 mi (23.8 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Basilica of Begona.

What's nearby

  • Basilica of Begona - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Plaza Miguel de Unamuno - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ribera Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Plaza Nueva - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles

Getting around

  • Bilbao Miribilla Station - 5 min drive
  • Santutxu Station - 6 min walk
  • Bilbao Airport (BIO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Restaurante Karlos - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pub Imola - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Etxadi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪New Hamilton - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Asador Gozo Gozo - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Occidental Bilbao

Occidental Bilbao offers 200 accommodations with minibars and safes. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa. Services include facials, body scrubs, and body treatments. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna.

The spa is open daily. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa.

Make yourself at home in one of the 200 guestrooms featuring minibars and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, including a fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and wedding services.
Enjoy a meal at The Kitchen or snacks in the coffee shop/cafe. The hotel also offers room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Bilbao? This hotel has 11119 square feet (1033 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
The Kitchen - This restaurant specializes in Mediterranean cuisine.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Self 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 20 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1967
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Waste recycling policy

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 used
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from August 15 to August 22:
  • 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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 20 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

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 fire extinguisher and 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

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 10:00 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

Occidental Bilbao Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 355 out of 736 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 266 out of 736 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 78 out of 736 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 736 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 736 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Great breakfast, comfortable beds, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michel Ernesto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rukhsar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel with great proximity to the city centre
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stay in Bilbao

A lovely hotel and well located for the city. A very comfortable bed and an amazing breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel!

Great hotel - nice location, walking distance from Guggenheim (although it's uphill).
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, great pool
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely nice hotel. Would stay there again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Staff was very kind, and the restaurant had some really good food. Definitely recommended
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Weekend in Bilbao

The hotel is in a good location, with secure car park if you are arriving from the ferry. There is a metro station a few minutes walk from the hotel which brings you to the city centre just one stop away. The hotel has a swimming pool and outdoor area which is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at the Occidental earlier as well and really liked the service and room. Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francia Yumila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The beds are really confortable. The swimming pool is clean and beautiful. All staff were kind. My favourite staff were the housekeeping, always perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel

Only stayed one night but it looked like a nice hotel to stay for several days. Only slight drawback was the location which is a bit of a walk out of town up a steep hill. Room was clean and comfortable, nice shower. Breakfast excellent and reception staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super hotel
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Underground car park. We stayed while passing through on motorbikes. Hotel is a nice distance from city centre and is definitely motorbike friendly. But i recomend you enter the carpark from the rear entrance if on 2 wheels, the ramp on front of the hotel is very slippy when wet!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short break

Good location, nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Enza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Plenty of setvices offered by the hotel, supportive staff, well linked with the city center
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good option in Bilbao

Nice hotel in Bilbao , not too far from city sightseeing and close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very comfortable hotel. We.will be staying there again after we visit other stops in Spain, before we fly home from the airport in Bilbao.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Ubhayapriya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for using the Metro which is very close. Staff are pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

4 Night Stay

Excellent hotel, with very friendly staff - especially the lady who served me dinner my first night. I forget her name. The hotel was a bit hard to find at first, but once I got there I realised there's a metro stop just a 2 min walk away. It's only one stop from the old town then. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing helpful friendly staff. Hotel in good location - 15 min walk down into old town. Great facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked the location of the property it was in a nice area and close to public transportation. It was clean and the staff was amazing. My only complaint is that the doors to the rooms are heavy and impossible to close quietly.So every time someone enters or exits their room it is loud . The breakfast buffet was really good too.I would definitely stay there again even with the loud doors.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well placed near the old town and metro. Clean, efficient service, good breakfast. Good deal.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Hotel

Good hotel, good location, nice views of city. Unfortunately we chose to stay here because it had a pool but it was closed for our entire stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023