Outside the historic core, 9.4 km from the Bilbao historic centre; reaching the central riverfront or old town requires transit or taxi
Choosing a room
| Room option | Confirmed setup |
|---|---|
| Room Double o Single | sleeps 2 |
| Room Double PREMIUM | sleeps 2 |
| triple Room | sleeps 3 |
Room position and sleep
Across the 74 rooms, group sizes dictate your choice: party limits peak with the triple room as the highest-capacity option sleeping up to 3.
Walking routes from the hotel
Positioned at Calle de Doña María Díaz de Haro, 2, in the medieval old town of Portugalete at the mouth of the Nervión River, the property trades Bilbao's 20 km city centre for immediate estuary access.
- Standing next to the Bizkaia Bridge, the monument is a 160-metre stroll from the doors.
- Reaching Portugalete (Puente Bizkaia) takes a 1-minute walk, while Las Arenas (Puente Bizkaia) is 3 minutes away across the river.
- Las Arenas beach is a 10-minute walk away.
Breakfast and food
Mornings feature a breakfast buffet service, followed later by two distinct dining concepts: El Paladar and the El Txakoli gastrobar.
- El Paladar is led by chef Zuriñe García.
- The El Paladar restaurant operates specific summer closure periods for certain services.
Key amenities & facilities
Bathrooms include eco-friendly Rituals amenities, alongside dedicated amenities for pilgrims walking the Camino de Santiago.
- Bilbao airport is approximately 20 minutes away by car, while the Guggenheim Bilbao is 21 minutes away by train or metro.
- Booking the El Paladar gastronomic experience requires a minimum of 6 guests.
Who should book it — and who should not
- Book for a riverside base outside the urban core, but skip if you are travelling in August expecting dinner at El Paladar restaurant, as it is closed then.
The practical details
- Air conditioning: Confirmed: Rooms are air-conditioned.
Confirm these before paying
The published information leaves these open, so ask before you pay.
- How is check-in handled? — The arrival method is not confirmed. Ask whether reception, key collection or self check-in applies, especially for a late arrival.
- Where do you park? — Ask for the exact car park, current price, reservation rules and any restricted-access-zone instructions.
- What happens if you arrive before check-in? — Confirm check-in hours, the late-arrival method and whether bags can be stored before check-in or after check-out.
- Is the hotel accessible — entrance, lift and rooms? — Confirm the complete street-to-room route, entrance steps, lift access, doorway widths and bathroom setup.
