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Occidental Bilbao

4.0 star property
Hotel with a full-service spa, near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

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Seasonal outdoor pool
Reception
Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Mediterranean cuisine
Meeting facility
Located in the heart of Bilbao, Occidental Bilbao offers an upscale retreat with a Mediterranean vibe. Enjoy meals at The Kitchen, relax on the terrace or in the garden, and rejuvenate with spa treatments. Free in-room WiFi and attentive staff enhance the experience.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Room service
Spa

Spa

The on-site spa has a variety of ways to relax and unwind. The hotel's spa offers massages as well as treatments such as aromatherapy, body scrubs, and facials. Other on-site facilities include a sauna.

Fitness facility

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room (2x2 Family Plan)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room (with extra bed)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(36 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room With Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 3

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room (2x2 Family Plan)

  • Sleeps 4

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

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Av Zumalacarregui, 40, Bilbao, Vizcaya, 48006

What's nearby

  • Plaza Nueva - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ribera Market - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - 3 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Plaza Moyua - 4 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • San Mames Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Santutxu Station - 7 min walk
  • Bidebieta-Basauri Station - 9 min drive
  • Bilbao Airport (BIO) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jai Park - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Las Ruedas - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cafetería El Sauce - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Casa Del Yogur - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Occidental Bilbao

Upscale hotel near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
At Occidental Bilbao, you can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Treat yourself to a facial, aromatherapy, or a body scrub at the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant, The Kitchen, features Mediterranean cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in the lobby.
You'll also find perks like:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Laundry services, luggage storage, and a billiards/pool table
  • A ballroom, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 200 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Property amenities

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 18 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Kitchen

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11,119 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Vegetable garden

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Facials
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1967
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

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
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • 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

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from August 15 to August 22:
  • Spa

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately EUR 18 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

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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include 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
Please note: Access to the spa and gym facilities is limited to once per day per person.
Property Registration Number B07548696

We should mention

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 June to September
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa

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

Does Occidental Bilbao have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 9:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Occidental Bilbao pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Occidental Bilbao?

Self parking is available for EUR 22 per day.

What time is check-in at Occidental Bilbao?

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

What time is check-out at Occidental Bilbao?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Occidental Bilbao located?

Located in Begoña, this spa hotel is steps from Basilica of Begona, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium. Etxebarria Park and Museum of Passages of Bilbao are also within 15 minutes. Santutxu Station is 7 minutes by foot and Basarrate Station is 12 minutes.

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Occidental Bilbao Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 301 out of 656 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 656 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 656 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 656 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 656 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Parking is underground and the ramps are very tight. There is no wheelchair parking space outside the hotel and you have to go down many floors to find an accessible space. Bar staff were lovely and the bar stayed open late to offer coffee etc.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location not suitable for main attractions too far away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Short break

Good location, nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excelente hotel, moderno confortable para ir en familia, desayunos opcionales, hotel lujoso
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my 4 th stay at this hotel. It is convenient and easily located. Parking is good and the metro is nearby. The staff are terrific and helpful. The lobby area and restaurant are very modern and nice looking. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
It may have happened only to me though the air condition on the ceiling flooded during the night and all my belongings soaked. The staffs were not as serious as I was. Disappointed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin

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

Good option in Bilbao

Nice hotel in Bilbao , not too far from city sightseeing and close to the airport
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Adam

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

Would recommend

Great stay, staff very friendly, room a decent size and good location. Use of the gym and pool is an extra charge which I hadn’t realised when booking
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Convenient place to stay near the old town and metro. Quiet rooms with good curtains. Free coffee and tea in romm with fridge. Helpful and friendly personnel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a very comfortable hotel. We.will be staying there again after we visit other stops in Spain, before we fly home from the airport in Bilbao.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Robert

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

Nice Hotel

Good hotel, good location, nice views of city. Unfortunately we chose to stay here because it had a pool but it was closed for our entire stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Ubhayapriya

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location for using the Metro which is very close. Staff are pleasant and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Secure undergroung parking eas excellent. This has 2 entrances - avoid the one that is accessed from small back streets as it was an unnearving drive to get to.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Marian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We came saturday instead of wednesday. Check-inn went fast, frontdesk employee was very kind and helped with getting a taxi.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Business Trip

Hotel was good, clean, nice bar and restaurant, the only down side to the hotel was very poor Wifi connection, this kept tripping out which was very annoying
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

M

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

Excellent service

We arrived after a 19 hour drive in the middle of the night and the check in staff were amazing. So friendly and efficient. The hotel is very nice, well located and the rooms are very pleasant. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

Excellent

Excellent hotel with great service. We arrived in the middle of the night after 19 hours on the road and the staff on the front desk couldn't have been more friendly or welcoming. And super efficient. Lovely hotel in a great location. Comfortable rooms. Recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed our stay. Very clean and modern everywhere in the hotel and rooms. Breakfast was great quality and value for money. Staff extremely friendly. Location is a little further out of the old town that we would have liked but there is a metro station very near and the walk is only 30 mins. To use the spa is extra, but all the info was very clear when we booked. I would recommend and stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Louis

The pictures of this hotel are extremely misleading, make sure you read the details. You have to pay 20euros per person for the gym and indoor pool. U17s are not permitted to use the indoor pool. The restaurant has bad reviews so we didn’t risk wasting more money around this hotel. The first room we entered was extremely noisy, they have hard laminated flooring so you can hear the rooms above. There is also no sound proofing throughout the hotel, you can clearly hear the toilet flush from next door and above if on the lower floors.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Jody

Liked: Cleanliness

Occidental Bilbao

The hotel is clean and functional, within a 15 minute walk of the old town. The area around the hotel is quite run down, there’s a metro stop about mins walk away. Rooms are small but the en suites are good. Gym and spa are not part of the hotel but in a separate part of the basement, hotel guests must pay extra to use them each time they visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

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