Compare and book 5 Star hotels in Bilbao, Basque Country

One of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cultural cities, Bilbao is in the heart of Spain’s Basque Country. It was once an industrial port city, but the arrival of the Guggenheim Museum in the city centre in 1997 changed everything – today Bilbao pulses with in-the-know cultural tourists and demanding business visitors, and it offers a range of five-star hotels to match.

Where to Find 5 Star Hotels in Bilbao

Bilbao’s five-star accommodation is mostly gathered on the left bank of the Nervion river, a stone’s throw from the Guggenheim and close to the pleasant boardwalks that line the riverbank. The nearby Moyua Metro station provides access to Bilbao’s excellent public transport system, which will whisk you to the beach resorts of Bilbao Bay in just half an hour.

Upmarket Hotels for Business and Leisure

If you’re heading to Bilbao on a business trip, Expedia can help you find the ideal accommodation. Most of Bilbao’s five-star hotels are business-friendly, offering fast WiFi, flexible conference and meeting spaces, and 24-hour concierge services. For leisure visitors, the choice is just as good – you can look forward to on-site bars and restaurants, fitness facilities, and design-conscious interiors that reflect Bilbao’s status as a major cultural hub.

Eating Out: From Fine Dining to Bar-Hopping

Bilbao has a number of world-class restaurants amongst its fun bar-hopping pintxo bar culture. Plan ahead and make a reservation to dine at chef Daniel Garciá’s Michelin-starred Zortziko restaurant—see if you can get a table in the wine cellar where you’ll eat surrounded by premium vintage wines.

Cutting-Edge Culture

Culture fans should head to the Indautxu neighbourhood to visit the Philippe Starck-designed Azkuna Zentroa. Formerly a wine warehouse, it now hosts some of the city’s coolest events, and home to a cinema and funky indoor swimming pool with a transparent bottom.

Whether you’re looking for superb business facilities or interior design worthy of the Guggenheim, you can search Expedia to find a five-star Bilbao hotel that’s exactly right for your trip.