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Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

330 reviews
  • Centrally-located hotel in Bilbao
  • Just two minutes from Plaza Nueva

EXPLORE THE LARGEST CITY OF BASQUE COUNTRY

Located in one of the most vibrant cities in northern Spain is the Sercotel Arenal Bilbao Hotel. Situated right in the city centre, the hotel offers both a convenient and comfortable stay.

Begin your morning with a delicious buffet breakfast before heading out to explore the surrounding area. Just a 25-minute walk away is the iconic Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, a contemporary art gallery designed by American architect, Frank Gehry. 

For those who would like to kick back and relax, Plaza Nueva is just around the corner from the hotel and is the perfect place to enjoy a coffee while watching the world go by. When you’re finished, take a two-minute stroll to Casco Viejo and explore the open-air food markets and independent shops. 

What Sercotel Arenal Bilbao has to offer

    Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

    Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is under a 25-minute walk from the hotel and is the second largest and most visited museum in the Basque Country. The museum houses a valuable collection of Basque, Spanish and European pieces dating back to the Middle Ages. 

    Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

    A visit to the notable Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a must, and don’t forget to check out the ‘Puppy’ installation by contemporary artist Jeff Koons. Featuring an oversized terrier adorned with plants, the imposing sculpture is an amalgamation of modern innovation and cultural heritage.

    Mercado de La Ribera

    For all you foodies out there, take a short seven-minute stroll to Mercado de La Ribera. Here you’ll find an eclectic mix of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes made with the highest quality produce.

    Find out more about Bilbao City

    Geographically speaking, Bilbao lies in the far north of Spain, on an estuary that flows out into the Bay of Biscay – but as the largest city in the Basque Country, it very much has a flavour of its own, reflecting the region’s proud and distinct identity. Formerly an industrial powerhouse whose economic growth was fuelled by the iron, steel and shipbuilding industries in the 19th and 20th centuries, it has morphed into one of Europe’s most culturally rich cities today, packed with eye catching sculptures, fascinating museums and an eclectic blend of ultra-modern and traditional architecture.

    The Guggenheim Museum, designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, is an unmissable masterpiece, renowned for its futuristic titanium facade and contemporary art exhibitions inside. Right next to it, you’ll find a 12.4m-tall sculpture of a West Highland Terrier covered entirely in flowers – one of many weird and wonderful permanent art installations dotted throughout the city. When exploring the trendy La Vieja district, and when wandering the colourful streets of Casco Viejo (the old town), home to the 14th-century Gothic-style Santiago Cathedral, you’ll feel a totally different vibe. That’s the thing about Bilbao; each neighbourhood reveals a new and intriguing layer of the city’s unique character. 

    Fueros 2, Bilbao City, 48005, Spain

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