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Sercotel Ayala Bilbao

4.0 star property
Adults-only hotel with a 24-hour front desk connected to a shopping center in Bilbao

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Superior Room | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
Junior Suite | 1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe
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Sercotel Ayala Bilbao is near the Guggenheim Museum and San Mames Stadium. Guests love the cozy fireplace, library, and coworking spaces. The central location and attentive staff consistently earn praise from visitors.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Basic Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, down comforters, minibar, in-room safe

Junior Suite

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Superior Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

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

Classic Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Down duvet
Separate bedroom
  • 21 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Canciller Ayala, Bilbao, 48008

What's nearby

  • Plaza Moyua - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Plaza Nueva - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ribera Market - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • San Mames Stadium - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bilbao-Abando Station - 3 min walk
  • Abando Station - 3 min walk
  • Bilbao Airport (BIO) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ledesma N°5 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Old Shangai - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bocadero - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Fratelli Pizza bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Sercotel Ayala Bilbao

Upscale hotel near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Located close to San Mames Stadium, Sercotel Ayala Bilbao provides a library, laundry facilities, and a fireplace in the lobby. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and 1 meeting room
  • A vending machine, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Smoke-free premises, an elevator, and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 61 individually furnished rooms boast perks such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bidets and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • 24-hour offsite parking (EUR 20 per day); discounts available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; EUR 15 per person

Things to do

  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Coworking space
  • Meeting room

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 (31 inch wide door)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (30 inches high)

More

  • Built in 2019
  • Communal living room
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Down comforter

Bathroom

  • Bidet
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of EUR 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 44 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children younger than 18 are not allowed at this adults-only property; all guests 18 and older 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 15 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: EUR 20 per day(492 ft away; open 24 hours)
  • Pet fee: EUR 20 per pet, per day
  • 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)
This property accepts credit cards and cash

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
Guests under 18 years old are not permitted at this adults-only property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

Sercotel Ayala Bilbao Hotel
Sercotel Ayala Bilbao Bilbao
Sercotel Ayala Bilbao Hotel Bilbao

Frequently asked questions

Is Sercotel Ayala Bilbao pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 44 lbs per pet. There's a fee of EUR 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Sercotel Ayala Bilbao?

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

What time is check-out at Sercotel Ayala Bilbao?

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

Where is Sercotel Ayala Bilbao located?

Located in Bilbao City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Ensanche and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. San Mames Stadium is 1 mi (1.6 km) away. Abando Station and Abando Tram Stop are within a 5-minute walk.

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Sercotel Ayala Bilbao Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 343 out of 513 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 134 out of 513 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 29 out of 513 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 513 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 513 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in an excellent location for exploring the city either by foot or public transportation. The room was comfortable and met our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very near rail station and old town. The breakfast was very good for 11 euro's
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A/C was fine as well the breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Niamh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was centrally located near the main shopping district and in walking distance of the main attractions of the city. Our room was modern and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

david

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location Great beds Clean hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice new hotel, city center. Close to shopping and restaurants. Clean, quiet room with nice bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great place to stay while in Bilboa. Close to all the main attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed staying at this hotel. Everything was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

SHOTA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a great hotel! Very clean and quiet and walking distance to many of the main sites.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a good business hotel. No real amenities, gym/bar etc but perfect location and really quiet and clean rooms. Would choose this hotel again if I travelled to Bilbao
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel .very clean and in a good central location. Only issue we had was the window wouldn't shut properly which meant you could hear the traffic at night .we reported the issue which was not fixed but the hotel did move us to another room.would recommended this hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ancizar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice property and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very centrally located hotel behind biggest department store and main high street. Hotel feels clean and new.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Location not ideal for me but other reviewers say location great. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This was a comfortable central hotel. Breakfast was okay. The tortilla was good but the pastries were a little watery.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shinobu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very comfortable and very convenient for public transportation. The breakfast was good. All in all, it was a good stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We appreciate the staff, very kind and helpful. Very clean hotel. Breakfast was very disappointing, so poor nothing freshly made, only from frozen and no variety - not worthy for a 4. star hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

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

Great location and excellent room

Excellent location - 2 minutes walk to the train station. Walking distance to old town and other great restaurants and cafes as well as lots of options for shopping including the supermarket. Room was excellent - spacious for our family of three. Bathroom even had a large bath tub! Staff were super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean-Pierre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impeccable
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Minorma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good and clean hotel in a quiet neighborhood, very central to everthing. The only thing that I was missing is option for omelet and there were not pancakes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

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

Comfortable stay

Great location in center of city within walking distance to Guggenheim and also Old Town. Not sure if i would rate it a 4star hotel. Room was small but clean and everything worked.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very pleasant --- not too large, but so well organized and furnished that it worked like a large room. Comfortable bed. Very friendly and helpful staff. Central location. Definitely plan to stay here again when we return to Bilbao. Only suggestion would be to provide a rubberized bath mat --- tub floor was a bit slippery, and tub walls were high.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location, friendly and modern

Nice, modern hotel in the city centre (but on a quiet street). Friendly staff and quick check in. Had a suite for three people with a central TV wall to offer a degree of privacy for the comfortable sofa bed. Quite minimalistic (all white) but this gave a clean fresh feel. Breakfast was reasonable - free coffee in reception throughout day. Easy walking to all main sights in Bilbao and in the heart of the shops.
Guggenheim 15 mins walk
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The good and the not-so-good

The good: very close to train station, comfortable rooms that are fairly spacious, comfortable bed. Staff at desk were very helpful and friendly. The not-so-good: construction noise in the middle of the night, breakfast had good variety, but quality of some of food (very wet scrambled eggs and undercooked hard boiled eggs) was poor. They ran low on some items at 8am and that were not refilled timely. The breakfast room gentleman was friendly and helpful, but the lady who worked there on our second morning was not.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

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