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Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

4.0 star property
4-star adults-only hotel near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, connected to a rail/subway station

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Restaurant
Junior Suite | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk
Lobby
Rooftop terrace
Gym

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Mesedeetako Kaia 3, Bilbao, 48003
  • Place, Arriaga Theater
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribera Market
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Nueva
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bilbao (BIO)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

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Basic Room, City View | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Basic Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Views to the river | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Premium Room, Views to the river

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Junior Suite | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Suite, City View | Down comforters, minibar, in-room safe, desk

Classic Suite, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 431 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bilbao

Ibaiondo stay.A stay at this Ibaiondo hotel places you steps from Bilborock and within a 5-minute walk of Ensanche. Bay of Biscay and Ribera Market are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Arriaga Theater - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ribera Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Plaza Nueva - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Gran Casino Bilbao - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Ribera Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Bilbao Zabalburu Station - 8 min walk
  • Bilbao Airport (BIO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • Bihotz Café
  • ‪Ola Martin Berasategui - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Café Bar Nervión - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Peña Athletic Casco Viejo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Perro Chico Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

4-star adults-only hotel near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, connected to a rail/subway station
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Spa services, multilingual staff, and dry cleaning/laundry services are also featured at Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only.

This 4-star Bilbao hotel is smoke free.

  • 110 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only offers 110 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature down comforters. 43-inch Smart televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Guests can indulge in a pampering treatment at the hotel's full-service spa, Ibiza Posidonia. Services include massages. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a steam room, and Turkish bath/hammam.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to noon on weekends; EUR 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Full-service spa
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property. All guests 18 and older are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: EUR 150 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This is an adults-only property and children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Axel Bilbao – Bilbao
AXEL HOTEL BILBAO ONLY ADULTS
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only Hotel
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only Bilbao
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only Hotel Bilbao

Frequently asked questions

How close is Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only to the airport?

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only is 9.6 mi (26-min drive) away from the Bilbao Airport (BIO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only?

As of Dec 6, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only on Dec 8, 2025 start from $66.9, excluding 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.

Does Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only.

How close is Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only to the beach?

This hotel is 6.9 mi (20-min drive) from Solarium-Zona de Pesca Los Cargaderos and 10.5 mi (22-min drive) from Playa de la Bola. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 18 per person. It's available on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to noon.

Is there a casino at Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gran Casino Bilbao (11-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only have a pool?

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only have a spa?

Pamper yourself with a day at Ibiza Posidonia, where you can enjoy massages.

How close is Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only to downtown Bilbao?

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only is 0.6 mi away from Bilbao.

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 171 out of 254 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 58 out of 254 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 254 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 7 out of 254 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 254 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I felt quite welcome by Sandra at check in and very safe during my stay. Breakfast buffet and coffee service was very good. Walkable to all of the sites but the tram from Ribera Market was a good alternative to the Guggenheim in the rain. The room with a view of the Nervion River was worth the rate. I will look for other Axel Hotels in cities I visit in the future. Highly recommended!
View of river from room on 4th floor.
Same view at night. Peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amresh

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely hotel. Very close to the old town. Great roof bar and a cute pool (unheated). No children in the hotel. Excellent breakfast. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Salem

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

New and clean but would not stay again

Room was new and clean However the room design is a bit odd. Bathroom has no door (a curtain), shower has a see through glass (no privacy), and shower area shape makes it too large, wasting space and making the rest of the room too small. Bed was quite uncomfortable - even if new - and so were the pillows (both me and my wife woke up sore) Location is central and easy to walk to the old town, but the neighbourhood and area where the hotel actually is (and behind the hotel) made us feel quite unsafe (to the point we took Ubers rather than walking a few times).
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the quiet location out of city center, yet still close to the more bohemian side of Bilbao. We thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna Mary

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 2 nights at Axel Bilbao. Room was nice and spacious, especially liked the large shower. Location was convenient just across the bridge from old town. However, the streets right behind the hotel up the hill was sketch and didn’t feel as safe to walk according to taxi driver and we saw some fights break out among locals.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

rob

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really lovely hotel on the edge of old town in Bilbao
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas, Saint Augustine

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lovely newly build hotel we had a wonderful 4 nights there
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vlastimil

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unpleasant smell in the room, bathroom not cleaned properly,
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Niall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Beatriz

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

amar

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service

Nothing to write home about

Unfriendly staff...they really dont want to be there
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Ann

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Lovely stay, great location!

The hotel staff were super nice, especially on reception, always happy to give directions or a recommendation. The room is nice, we had a lovely gesture on one of our birthdays, when chocolates and a free drinks token for the both of us at sky bar was left, what a lovely touch! Not many sun loungers by the pool but is only a roof terrace to be fair. Only other feedback is that the hanging situation is a smidge impractical if you are a lady and bring lots of dresses. You need to move the tea and coffee station for your clothes to actually hang. That feature is more aesthetic than practical. Otherwise the hotel is lovely, with good facilities and lush location next to the old town.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool place. Conveniently located. Spa benefits were nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for the old town. New and clean. Would stay again and look for this hotel group in other parts of Spain.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Rene

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Smelly room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025