The Artist Hotel - Grand Hotel of Art

Stay Guide

★★★★★classLuxury · €€€€updated Sept 2026Check rates →Opens the booking site · no Folio fee
Bilbao43.2674° N, 2.9338° W

Positioned within 500 metres of Bilbao's historic centre, the property offers layouts for up to three guests alongside optional paid station and airport.

Who should book it — and who should not

Best for

An address within 500 metres of the Bilbao historic centre, placing you within easy walking distance of core sights.

Think twice if

You rely on complimentary arrival transport, as airport and train station transfers require an additional fee.

Walking routes from the hotel

Set directly opposite the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, the hotel provides easy pedestrian access to key cultural anchors and transport links across the city.

  • San José Plaza on Elcano 5 is a quick 6-minute stroll away, while the Funicular can be reached on foot in 10 minutes.
  • For rail connections, Abando Train Station is accessible via a direct 15-minute walk.

What recent guests notice

Service in the bar and dining spaces can feel awkward, with guests experiencing staff inattention, a strict refusal to maintain open tabs, and unrequested bills presented repeatedly.

Choosing a room

3 options
Room optionSleeping arrangementView and outdoor spaceLayout and features
Junior Terrace RoomKing bed or twin beds or king bedTerraceSleeps 3; 38 m²; Air conditioning
With Terrace Room—TerraceSleeps 3; 43 m²; Air conditioning
Junior Suite with TerraceKing bed or twin bedsGuggenheim Museum view; TerraceSleeps 3; 25 m²

Availability and stay conditions vary by date.

The practical details

Pet policy: The property is pet-friendly and provides specific amenities for pets. Terrace or balcony: The hotel features a rooftop terrace called The Rooftop.

The practical side

Arrival and parking

Arriving by car is straightforward, with private parking provided off-site at Lersundi 18.

Room position and outdoor space

The choice of room directly determines your private open-air space and overall layout, with dimensions spanning from 25 m² in the Junior Suite with Terrace to 43 m² in the With Terrace Room. Private outdoor space is exclusive to select categories: only the Junior Terrace Room, With Terrace Room, and Junior Suite with Terrace feature their own terraces. The Premier Guggenheim View room provides 34 square metres of space and can accommodate up to three guests.

Compare the exact room, payment and cancellation terms before booking.

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