• City view
  • Swimming pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Bathtub
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Safe

Located next to the Basilica de Begoña, Occidental Bilbao offers a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and stylish air-conditioned rooms with free Wi-Fi. Bilbao Old Town and Etxebarria Park are a 15-minute walk away. Decorated in light colors, the spacious rooms include a flat-screen satellite TV, a desk and an electronic safe. They all have a tea and coffee maker; and the modern bathrooms also feature toiletries and a hairdryer. A varied breakfast buffet is served daily at the Occidental Bilbao. The hotel's restaurant, serves fresh local and Mediterranean cuisine. There is a café-bar and a lobby with a fireplace. The famous Guggenheim Museum is a 5-minute drive from the Occidental Bilbao. Bilbao Exhibition Center and Bilbao Airport are both within a 15-minute drive. Car hire can be arranged at reception. Club Metropolitan offers special rates for guests at their spa, indoor pool and fitness center.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.0 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Occidental Hotels and Resorts by Barcelo Hotel Group
Hotel chain/brand
Occidental Hotels and Resorts by Barcelo Hotel Group

Property highlights

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Private parking at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
2 twin beds
and
1 king bed
1 king bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.9
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.0
Location
7.9
Free WiFi
7.5
Low score for Bilbao
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Christine
    Canada Canada
    The staff was helpful in directing us to restaurants and bus stop! Seating area is nice for a glass of wine or sparkling water. Cozy!
  • Andyg360
    Portugal Portugal
    Great staff. Easy parking. Lovely lobby. Comfortable room.
  • Valeria
    United States of America United States of America
    Simple but very comfortable rooms. Nice restaurant and bar. Good breakfast!

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurante #1
    • Cuisine
      Mediterranean • European
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Gluten-free

Amenities of Occidental Bilbao
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular amenities
  • 2 swimming pools
  • Private Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Spa
  • Family rooms
  • Fitness center
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
View
  • City view
Outdoors
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Bar crawls
    Additional charge
  • Pool table
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
    Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed) and costs € 20 per day.
  • Parking garage
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Concierge
  • Baggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment & Family Services
  • Board games/Puzzles
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Safe
General
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wake-up service
  • Hardwood or parquet floors
  • Heating
  • Packed lunches
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
2 swimming pools
Pool 1 – indoorAdditional charge
  • Open all year
  • Adults only
Pool 2 – outdoorFree!
  • Seasonal
Spa
  • Fitness
  • Spa facilities
  • Beauty services
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa
    Additional charge
  • Solarium
  • Fitness center
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • French

House rules

Occidental Bilbao takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Check-out

From 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 3 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction

There's no age requirement for check-in

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash Occidental Bilbao accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note the hotel offers discounted rates for guests: EUR 8 for the fitness center and EUR 20 for fitness center, spa and indoor pool. Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in these facilities.

License number: HBI 00337

Please note that guests must present the credit card used to make the reservation on arrival. If you are not the owner of the credit card used to make the reservation, please contact the property in advance.

The outdoor pool of the hotel opens from June to September.

FAQs about Occidental Bilbao

  • The prices at Occidental Bilbao may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Room options at Occidental Bilbao include:

    • Double
    • Family
    • Triple

  • Occidental Bilbao is 1.2 miles from the center of Bilbao. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Occidental Bilbao offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Spa
    • Fitness center
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Pool table
    • Solarium
    • Bar crawls
    • Spa facilities
    • Bike tours
    • Beauty services
    • Walking tours
    • Fitness
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Swimming pool

  • Occidental Bilbao has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurante #1

  • Check-in at Occidental Bilbao is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.