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Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

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Immerse yourself in culture as you explore Guggenheim Museum Bilbao’s stunning exhibits. Then unwind at this stylish hotel where every need is met.

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In the heart of Bilbao City Centre, Sercotel Arenal Bilbao offers a warm welcome with its library, dry cleaning/laundry services, and car rentals. Discover the city's charm with bike rentals and an area shuttle at your fingertips while enjoying WiFi in public areas; guests praise the helpful staff and location.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Basic Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a door, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Basic Single Room

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A hotel room with a large flat-screen TV, a wooden bed with white linens, a bedside table with a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Classic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a door.

Superior Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

Classic Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, soundproofing

CLASSIC DOUBLE

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

DOUBLE CLASSIC

  • Sleeps 4

DOUBLE CLASSIC CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 4

About the neighborhood

Located in Bilbao City Centre, a neighborhood in Bilbao, Sercotel Arenal Bilbao is near a metro station and on the riverwalk. Port of Bilbao and Funicular de Artxanda are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Bay of Biscay and Etxebarria Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at San Mames Stadium or Bizkaia Frontoia. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as boat tours. Visit our Bilbao travel guide
Map
Calle Fueros, 2, Bilbao, Vizcaya, 48005

What's nearby

  • A historic building with ornate architecture, a bridge, and a river.
    Arriaga Theater
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A bustling outdoor café with tables and chairs, surrounded by historic buildings with arches and balconies.
    Plaza Nueva
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and rows of wooden pews.
    Santiago Cathedral
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A river with a bridge, a historic building with a clock tower, and modern architecture along the riverbank.
    Ribera Market
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A modern architectural building with a unique, curved design.
    Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Arriga Tram Stop
    3 min walk
  • Bilbao (YJI-Bilbao-Abando Train Station)
    5 min walk
  • Bilbao Airport (BIO)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Kapikna
    2 min walk
  • Café Bar Bilbao
    2 min walk
  • Zuga
    1 min walk
  • El Tilo
    1 min walk
  • El Globo
    1 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (EUR 19.50 per day); discounts available
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 11.50 for adults and EUR 11.50 for children

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

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

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk

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 accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 1-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 25 per pet, per night
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 11.50 for adults and EUR 11.50 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 19.50 per day (500 ft away)
  • Pet fee: EUR 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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)
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Frequently asked questions

Is Sercotel Arenal Bilbao pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of EUR 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at Sercotel Arenal Bilbao?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Sercotel Arenal Bilbao?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Sercotel Arenal Bilbao located?

Located in Bilbao City Centre, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of San Nicolas Church and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Etxebarria Park and Plaza Nueva are just steps away. Arriga Tram Stop and Casco Viejo Station are within a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 368 out of 613 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 183 out of 613 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 613 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 613 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 613 reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Pearl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious room and super convenient to all main sites. There is nightly entertainment just across the road. A great 5-night stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Edward

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The breakfasts were lovely. Room very quiet, especially given the location. Incredibly convenient to shops, transportation, bars and restaurants
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great locations and super clean hotel near the old town.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Una

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location and friendly staff
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Norma S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Centrally located to all major activities.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant hotel Great staff In a fantastic location in the old town Breakfast was more than adequate
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jo-Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location, great rooms and always stay when I’m in Bilbao
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, excellent staff nice clean room
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location next to the river walk and Plaza Nueva, which is a legit stop for pintxos frequented by locals. Breakfast was a great deal for the price and fueled us for two days of sightseeing. Rooms were clean and spacious for a city. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chia-Hui

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and the hotel is very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frieda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location next to the old part of town. Room was quite spacious and cleaned daily. Would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room, everything one needs for a few days stay. Breakfast was scheduled but I could see why… excellent quality of bed and quiet! The best part was the location - right on Of casco viejo and Abando. Would book this again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vaughn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Airy room, great view, and location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Disleidys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, I had a very good stay at this hotel for four nights. The location was excellent, the hotel was very clean, and the staff was friendly and welcoming throughout the stay. The only negative aspect was that the shower was extremely small and felt very cramped. Aside from that, everything else was great and I enjoyed my experience at the hotel.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yelitza Peraza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jannicke-Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Central location, clean and spacious rooms and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
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6/10 Okay

Min Jung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Good basic hotel at a great location with lots of dining options nearby. The rooms were good, but one of the rooms had a window with no blinds in the bathroom. The window looked straight into the shower booth and the toilet, so had to cover it with towels and clothes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean nice rooms good breakfast and polite and courteous staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent position and a very comfortable base for exploring Bilbao.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very clean. Will look to stay here again on my next visit to Bilbao.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean and freindly. The only problem was that at breakfast there was only one lady on duty which when it got busy, was not enough as things were running out
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, our room had a beautiful view, clean and very comfortable. The staff was amazing. They went over and beyond to help make our stay enjoyable. I highly recommend this hotel for anyone visiting Bilbao.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Juan

Great location, easy walk to main attractions
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, nice rooms, pleasant service from employees, nice breakfast, excellent location. No complaints!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A perfect location in old town, but right on the river so it is easy to jump over to old town, the room was nice as well
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025