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Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with a seasonal outdoor pool connected to a shopping center in Bilbao

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Restaurant
Rooftop terrace
Lobby
Gym
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
AXEL HOTEL BILBAO ONLY ADULTS provides a relaxing escape in Ibaiondo. Travelers unwind in the Turkish bath/hammam before enjoying the breakfast buffet or stopping by the coffee shop/cafe. The property offers free high-speed WiFi and an outdoor pool for complete relaxation.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service

Room options

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Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, Views to the river | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Premium Room, Views to the river

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 King Bed

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Classic Suite, City View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Suite, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Separate bedroom
Down duvet
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Basic Room, City View | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Basic Room, City View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Smart TV
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Rainfall showerhead
Minibar
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Ibaiondo neighborhood, Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only is connected to a rail/subway station. Bay of Biscay and Parkea Mendikosolo reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Itsasmuseum Bilbao and Getxo Aquarium. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at San Mames Stadium or Bizkaia Frontoia.
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Mesedeetako Kaia 3, Bilbao, 48003

What's nearby

  • Ribera Market - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Plaza Nueva - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Plaza Moyua - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • San Mames Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Perro Chico Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bihotz Café - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Irrintzi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Peña Athletic Casco Viejo - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Bar Nervión - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

Upscale hotel near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Take advantage of a coffee shop/cafe, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a bar at Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only. For some rest and relaxation, visit the Turkish bath/hammam. In addition to a 24-hour gym, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices).
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
Room features
All 110 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Rainfall showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers
  • 43-inch Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, electric kettles, and daily housekeeping

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
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Spa

  • Spa services
  • Turkish bath

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

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch smart TV with cable channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not 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

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: EUR 150 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 per person

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from July to August
Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this adults-only property
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

Does Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool.

Is Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only?

This hotel doesn't offer parking.

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

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

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only located?

Located in Ibaiondo, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Bilborock and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. San Mames Stadium is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) away. Ribera Tram Stop and Arriga Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 39 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 6 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 165 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Donna Mary

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

10/10 Excellent

Salem

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

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Peter

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

Rüdiger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly Staff, perfect location to old town, absolutely to recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

10/10 Excellent

Amresh

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

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A nice hotel in a great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very stylish hotel with an incredible lovely service.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very good hotel in an excellent location close to the old town.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

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

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location. Comfortable and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rashmee

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing- beautiful, pristine, and a great neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

10/10 Excellent

vanessa

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

6/10 Okay

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was in a good location and very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

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

Tanleidys

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The turkish bath was amazing, the staff welcoming, the rooms were very clean the bed was comfortable and the hotel was quiet. The food was superb. Everything was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wonderful Stay

This was my first stay at an Axel hotel and it was wonderful. The staff are amazingly helpful and rhe property is immaculate. The location is easy to get to and makes a perfect base for exploring Bilbao.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m could not fault the hotel. Beautiful rooms, friendly and very helpful staff, perfect location for exploring Bilbao. Old Town just across the bridge and then only a 5-10 minute walk to the main shopping area. Couldn’t be more perfect. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Super hotel

Super hotel very close to the old town. Building is new and fresh. Fair price and an excellent breakfast. Staff were friendly. Will stay again if in Bilbao.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel. The thermostat did not function so it was a bit stuffy and the sheets were very scratchy , but the staff was friendly, helpful and kind and the location was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely place to stay and amazing staff. Poor soundproofing on rooms - we were able to hear an awful lot of the goings on of other guests.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

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