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Occidental Bilbao

4.0 star property
4-star spa hotel near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

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A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern lobby with a black sofa, yellow and green cushions, a fireplace, and a wooden ceiling.
A modern hotel with a swimming pool, multiple floors, and a well-lit exterior.
A modern lobby with seating areas, a fireplace, and a large window offering a view of greenery.
A modern indoor swimming pool with multiple lanes, a seating area, and a 'Metropolitan' sign on the wall.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Av Zumalacarregui, 40, Bilbao, Vizcaya, 48006
  • Place, Ribera Market
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Nueva
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santiago Cathedral
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bilbao (BIO)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room With Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Family Room

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

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Family Room (2x2 Family Plan)

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

View all photos for Superior Room (with extra bed)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room (with extra bed)

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

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through the window.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(43 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
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Bilbao

Begoña stay.With a stay at this Begoña hotel, you'll be steps from Begoña BasIlica and Basilica of Begona. Etxebarria Park and Museum of Passages of Bilbao are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • 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
  • Santiago Cathedral - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Arriaga Theater - 14 min walk - 0.8 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
  • ‪Cafeteria Errondaberri - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Etxadi - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪El Refugio - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Occidental Bilbao

4-star spa hotel near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Occidental Bilbao offers its guests a full-service spa, a fitness center, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 11119 square feet (1033 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Occidental Bilbao. You'll have access to the indoor pool at a partner property. For a fee, parking is available.

This 4-star Bilbao hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 200 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 11119 sq ft of conference space
  • 1033 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1967
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
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.

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.

Similar properties

Reception
Spirit Hotel Gran Bilbao
Santutxu
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
4.5 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,001 reviews
$119 nightly
The price is $131
Sep 6 - Sep 7
Total with taxes and fees
Spirit Hotel Gran Bilbao

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Seasonal 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.
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

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
  • 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
The property will be renovating from August 24 2026 to August 30 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

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 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

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; 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
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Please note: Access to the spa and gym facilities is limited to once per day per person.
Property Registration Number B07548696

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.
  • The seasonal pool will open in June and close in September.
  • Pool access available from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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

How close is Occidental Bilbao to the airport?

Occidental Bilbao is 6.9 mi (15-min drive) away from the Bilbao Airport (BIO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Occidental Bilbao?

As of Aug 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Occidental Bilbao on Aug 30, 2026 start from $150, 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.

Does Occidental Bilbao have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Occidental Bilbao.

How close is Occidental Bilbao to the beach?

This hotel is 8.9 mi (22-min drive) from Solarium-Zona de Pesca Los Cargaderos and 12.4 mi (23-min drive) from Playa de la Bola. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Occidental Bilbao offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Occidental Bilbao, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of EUR 20 per person. It's available every day from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Occidental Bilbao?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gran Casino Bilbao (5-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Occidental Bilbao?

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

Is there free parking at Occidental Bilbao?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for EUR 22 per day.

Does Occidental Bilbao have a pool?

Occidental Bilbao features a seasonal outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM.The property will be renovating the pool from August 24 2026 to August 30 2026 (completion date subject to change).

Does Occidental Bilbao have a restaurant?

Occidental Bilbao is home to The Kitchen, which features Mediterranean cuisine.

Does Occidental Bilbao have a spa?

This hotel has a spa, which features facials, aromatherapy, and body scrubs.

How close is Occidental Bilbao to downtown Bilbao?

Occidental Bilbao is 1.2 mi away from Bilbao.

Occidental Bilbao Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 768 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 768 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 768 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 768 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 768 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with very friendly staff and great restaurant!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay. Friendly staff in reception,bar and restaurant. Food was delicious. Great location for metro
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for a weekend break. Close to the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nick

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

10/10 Excellent

Lenar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
If you go to Bilbao, this is the Hotel to stay. Is Not extremely expensive, but is spectacular in any other ways. Staff is super, everything is very clean all the time and the restaurant is top notch. We came in a group of 5 and had a great time here. Very close to the Old Town center (about 20 minutes walking) Overall, great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Keren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great breakfast. Location is not great androoms on lowe floors are a little depressing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The staff was wonderful… give them a good raise. The proximity of the cathedral, Nuestra Señora de Begoña, was an added attraction since it was originally named the Cathedral of Santiago (St. James) and the old “Camino” in the 1500’s.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Michel Ernesto

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

10/10 Excellent

Gilda

Liked: Cleanliness
Very good
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Check in was easy & very friendly staff, Bar staff we very friendly, rooms were clean but a little small & not enough hangers & no cupboard / draw space. Reception lounge area was fabulous & great 2 sit & relax & have a drink. Bit out of it but Metro just around the corner & only 1 stop to old town, get a metro card as it is so cheap & easy to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Room was perfect but would have liked the cups to be replaced when the beds were made.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Matteo

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pui Kwan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel close to metro (3 minutes walk) located in city center. Supermarkets just around the corner. 20 minutes walk to old town. Clean and spacious room, comfy bed. Nice friendly staff (housekeep, front desk and bar). Very helpful receptionists. Especially Arrate, try hard to help us to find a way to Santander. Two thumbs up!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Judith

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Kristian

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

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 review

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