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Occidental Bilbao

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You can look forward to a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden at Occidental Bilbao. Indulge in a facial, aromatherapy and a body scrub at the on-site spa. The on-site restaurant, The Kitchen, features Mediterranean cuisine. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a fireplace in reception.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AU$255
includes taxes & fees
27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior Room With Extra Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Family Room

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a chair.

Family Room (2x2 Family Plan)

  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

Superior Room (with extra bed)

7.6 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a view of the city through the window.

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a laptop, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Superior King Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Family Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Begoña, a neighbourhood in Bilbao, Occidental Bilbao is near a metro station. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Diocesan Museum of Sacred Art are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Port of Bilbao and Funicular de Artxanda. Azkuna Zentroa and Culture House Barrainkua are also worth visiting. Visit our Bilbao travel guide
Map
Av Zumalacarregui, 40, Bilbao, Vizcaya, 48006

What's nearby

  • A bustling street with colorful buildings, a green bus stop, and pedestrians.
    Plaza Miguel de Unamuno
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A bustling outdoor café with tables and chairs, surrounded by historic buildings with arches and balconies.
    Plaza Nueva
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • A river with a bridge, a historic building with a clock tower, and modern architecture along the riverbank.
    Ribera Market
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and rows of wooden pews.
    Santiago Cathedral
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Bilbao Miribilla Station
    5 min drive
  • Santutxu Station
    6 min walk
  • Bilbao (BIO)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Las Ruedas
    10 min walk
  • Asador Gozo Gozo
    7 min walk
  • New Hamilton
    8 min walk
  • La Jarrita Helá
    9 min walk
  • La Casa Del Yogur
    8 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 on-site 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 reception.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • A seasonal outdoor pool
    • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
    • Access to a nearby indoor pool, laundry services and luggage storage
    • A billiards/pool table, a ballroom and a banquet hall
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 200 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and safes.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and baths or showers
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site (EUR 22 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: EUR 20 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
  • Indoor pool (guest access)
  • Seasonal outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 8 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1967
  • Comprehensive food waste 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
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 15 August to 22 August:
  • Spa
The property will be renovating from 24 August 2026 to 30 August 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Sauna
  • Spa
  • Swimming pool
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.

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.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 20 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 fire extinguisher and 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 the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from June to September
Pool access available from 10:00 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Occidental Bilbao have a pool?

Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool. Pool access is from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. The property will be renovating the swimming pool from August 24 2026 until August 30 2026 (completion date subject to change).

How much does it cost to stay at Occidental Bilbao?

As of 1 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Occidental Bilbao on 27 Sept 2026 start from AU$255, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Occidental Bilbao located?

Located in Begoña, this spa hotel is steps away from Begoña BasIlica and Basilica of Begona. Etxebarria Park and Museum of Passages of Bilbao are also within 15 minutes. Santutxu Station is 6 minutes by foot and Basarrate Station is 12 minutes.

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

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected 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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