Stylish riverside stay by the Guggenheim
Set on Bilbao’s picturesque riverside, Vincci Consulado de Bilbao enjoys a prime location beside the Guggenheim Museum. Overlooking the estuary on the elegant Paseo de Abandoibarra, this modern hotel places you within easy reach of the city’s cultural highlights and lively centre.
The hotel offers a refined yet welcoming atmosphere. Unwind on the panoramic terrace with stunning river views, relax in the stylish lobby bar, or enjoy attentive service throughout the property. It’s an ideal choice for couples, city explorers and business travellers seeking comfort and convenience.
Dining is a highlight here, with the Kondutxo Restaurant showcasing local Basque produce through a contemporary lens. Start your day with a generous buffet breakfast, then return in the evening for à la carte dishes inspired by regional flavours. The Mirador Terrace serves drinks and light bites, perfect for sunset moments overlooking the Guggenheim.
Facilities
Food & Drink
- Main restaurant (buffet breakfast & à la carte dinner)
- Lobby bar (drinks & tapas)
- Terrace bar (drinks & snacks)
Family facilities
- Cots available on request
- Highchairs in the restaurant
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.