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Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero

2.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop, near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

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Residencia Blas De Otero, in Ibaiondo's heart, is a perfect base to explore Spain's cultural treasures. Visit the nearby Guggenheim Museum, then work out in the 24-hour gym or relax at the coffee shop. Free WiFi and laundry facilities complete this practical urban retreat.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Studio | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Executive Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Digital channels
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Quadruple Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Quadruple Room

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Single Studio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Hair dryer
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Desk
Wardrobe or closet
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Classic Studio, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Classic Studio, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Digital channels
Desk
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Executive Studio (Single) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Executive Studio (Single)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Digital channels
Desk
  • 13 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Comfort Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, rollaway beds

Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

Highlights

Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
2 bedrooms
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Digital channels
  • 22 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
C/ de las Cortes, 38, Bilbao, Vizcaya, 48003

What's nearby

  • Ribera Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Plaza Nueva - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Plaza Moyua - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • San Mames Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bilbao Zabalburu Station - 3 min walk
  • Arriga Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Bilbao Airport (BIO) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bertiz - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪TXUKRUT Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casa Rufo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Viña de San Francisco - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Café Bar Nervión - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero

Hotel near San Mames Stadium
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is located near Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero, which provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and an arcade/game room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Smoke-free premises, multilingual staff, and a computer station
Room features
All 196 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Wardrobes/closets, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
This residence is open to the university community year round. Guests who are not members of the educational or university communities must present a membership card for any Hostel Association in the IYHF at check-in. The membership card can be issued and purchased directly at the hostel.
This residence is open to the university community year round. Guests who are not members of the educational or university communities must present a membership card for any Hostel Association in the IYHF at check-in. The membership card can be issued and purchased for EUR 4 directly at the hostel.

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 available for EUR 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 5 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
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

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
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Residencia Blas Otero
Residencia Blas Otero Aparthotel
Residencia Blas Otero Aparthotel Bilbao
Residencia Blas Otero Bilbao
Residencia Blas Otero Centro Adscrito REAJ Hostel Bilbao
Residencia Blas Otero Centro Adscrito REAJ Bilbao
Residencia Blas De Otero
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero Hotel
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero Bilbao
Residencia Blas De Otero (Centro Adscrito a la REAJ)
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero Hotel Bilbao

Frequently asked questions

Is Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero?

Self parking is available for EUR 20 per night. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

What time is check-out at Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero located?

Located in Ibaiondo, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ensanche, Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, and San Mames Stadium. Reproductions Museum Bilbao and Plaza Zabálburu are also within 5 minutes. Bilbao Zabalburu Station is only a 3-minute walk and Arriga Tram Stop is 8 minutes.

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Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 312 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 312 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 312 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 312 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 312 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location tasty breakfast helpful & freindly staff clean building
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Edd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and functional. Perfect for those on a budget that don't intend spending much time in the room or broader complex
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Agatha

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

Residencia Universitaria

Recidencia Universitaria offers essential amenities, maintains a clean and welcoming environment, and has friendly staff. Although it lacks air conditioning, its convenient location near the city center and train station makes it a practical choice for travelers.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The studio room was very usable and it was great to have a microwave/oven device to reheat food. The laundry facilities in the basement was convenient as well
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good sized property that was clean throughout. The area around the property is a little risky at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Anna Louise

Nothing special
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Faisal

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Every thing was nice as per the price
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

CHUI MEI

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
If you need aparthotel with kitchen, there is not much choice in Bilbao. So, this will be a choice. Room rate is reasonable. Location is close to Bilbao old town. Unfortunately, it is located in an unsafe area, lots of illegal immigrant liked people gather around. Not recommend to single female traveler. We also heard the negative comment from nearby restaurant boss. Front desk staff is helpful, can answer all your queries. However, when messaging the hotel prior to check-in in person, no prompt answer which frustrated us a bit. Room is old, bedding and facilities obviously for students dormitory standard. Shower head is broken, room with little unpleasant smell. Downstair is noisy. Not enjoying our stay very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Personal amable
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Hans

Liked: Staff & service
Is eigenlijk een studenten hotel Kleine kamer met 2 enkle bedden. Straat is erg onrustig met gebruikers en daklozen
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Theo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vrij eenvoudig hotel, met het extra bed wel wat krap, maar wel schoon en gunstig gelegen. Prima dus
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

José Manuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Muy buen sitio para alojarse, cerca de todo. He estado en un estudio y disponía de todas las comodidades. El personal está siempre disponible para ayudarte, las 24h, y son muy amables. El entorno no parece ser el mejor cuando llega la tarde-noche, pero yo no he tenido problema alguno. Sin duda lo recomiendo, y cuando vuelva a Bilbao repetiré.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria Bel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Las habitaciones muy pequeñas, nada que ver con las fotos, y el ambiente de fuera horrible.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Eva María

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Personal muy amable.Es una pena que la calle donde está ubicada,esté llena de gente trapicheando todas las tardes.Espero que cambie la situación.Por lo demás, hemos estado muy a gusto.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony area was poor. It was dirty and on the ground floor so no views besides the back of the surrounding buildings. The area around the property felt unsafe. The street was cordoned off by police one day due to unrest. The room did not feel particularly clean when we first arrived. Clearly had been cleaned in a hurry. Apart from that the property was walkable from all major attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mirian

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bien pero por fuera muy inseguro
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Miguel Mora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Habitacion muy pequeña con dos camas individuales pequeñitas normal ya que es una habitacio de estudiantes universitarios. No recomendable por lo que se ofrece y el precio que se paga ( muy caro para lo que se ofrece ). Zona fuera de la residencia muy sucia y la barriada muy decadente
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Adriana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Como en todo Bilbao, muy poco aparcamiento. La residencia estupenda, pero el precio de la opción de aparcamiento, cara.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Udemærket hotel - belastet nabolag

Vi havde på forhånd læst nogle anmeldelser hvor der stod at det var et belastet nabolag hotellet lå i. Og på vej derhen må vi også erkende at det var rigtigt. Men vores oplevelse med gadesælgerne og narkomanerne var egentlig at de bare passede sig selv. Kun en enkelt gang var der en der var lige lovligt påtrængende, men ellers var de egentligt fredelige nok. Politiet er meget til stede og har fokus på hotellets gade, så det var rart nok. I forhold til hotellet var der ikke noget at klage over! Pænt, rent og et yderst imødekommende og hjælpsomt personale og vagter om aftnen. Kan klart anbefales, hvis man bare skal på eventyr i hele Bilbao og man køre det hele lidt på budget.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room good and staff friendly and helpful. Well situated for all the main sights BUT the junkies, drug pushers and illegal street vendors on the street outside was quite unacceptable. I have travelled quite extensively in my long life and have stayed in fairly rough areas and have never felt nervous, but this time I was!!! Has anyone from Expedia actually checked out this place?
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff, but the location isn't great and the accommodation is quite basic for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
La amabilidad del personal, disponible 24 horas y la cómoda habitacion en sí.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

swee a

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is not suitable for any tourist. 1. Over 35C for the 3 nights we were there, we didn’t get any sleep. No A/Conditioning they did supply us a small fan. Our room was at 522, the higher floor and the room is very small with 2 windows. We did open both windows for ventilation but honestly was not enough. The noise coming from the traffic and the people around the neighbourhood was very noisy. 2. Our bed was not clean with some dirts and hairs on the bed sheets. Poor hygiene and cleaning. We did offer to change the bedsheets ourselves. 3. Location, the property is situated quite away from the city over 3 km away and not the best part of the neighbourhood. Every night we had to walk passed the square with lots of ethnic groups from Northern Africa looking at us. Numbers of police cars always around the area. The last night, we saw 2 police stopped in front of the square and 4 police officers rushed to arrest a person to the ground. Overall, this place is not safe for tourists nor for the students. 4. The breakfast is not in the same premises, about 1 km away at the local restaurant. orange juice, 1 cup of coffee and 1 piece whatever available on display on shelves. 5. Don’t be deceived by the pictures on the advertisement, the room is very small. Not much to offer even they advertise for a kitchen. No kettle. Only 1 small saucepan to boil water for hot drink. 6. Cleaners weren’t there to clear your rubbish ever and change your wet towels. I personally recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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