Top-Rated Hotels in Basque Country

Located on Plaza de Federico Moyúa square, this elegant hotel stands as an impressive landmark in Bilbao. It offers free access to its gym and spacious rooms with luxurious décor. The rooms at Hotel Carlton feature a classic or contemporary design and have a private bathroom. They also have air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Hotel Carlton offers a business center with a computer and free internet access. There is also a printer and complimentary minibar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. The grand restaurant serves Basque specialties and international classics. The menu changes daily, from Monday to Friday. Set next to Gran Vía, Carlton Hotel is less than a 10 minute walk from the Guggenheim Museum. Moyua Metro Station is next to the hotel, providing easy access to Bilbao and its surroundings. The airport bus stops nearby.

- "I would definitely stay here again." - "Loved the location" - "Cozy and comfy stay in the heart of Bilboa"

Luxury Bilbao hotel connected to the convention center, steps from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has a full-service spa and a health club. Additionally, a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a sauna are onsite.
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art offers 145 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Beds feature premium bedding. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and irons/ironing boards can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

- "Nice location for everything" - "Amazing experience! Great staff!" - "Excellent hotel with good staff." - "A lovely hotel right across the street from the Guggenheim museum - helpful staff, beautiful decor, nice breakfast buffet on a rooftop terrace and within walking distance of the old town and other local sights. I recommend it highly." - "Friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful room and the hotel is close to restaurants, shops and market. Highly recommend. We enjoyed our stay. "

This 5-star hotel is located opposite San Sebastian’s Victoria Eugenia Theater, with views over the Cantabrian Sea and Urumea River. Dating from 1912, María Cristina Hotel offers elegant rooms with free WiFi. The air-conditioned rooms include a flat-screen satellite TV. Their marble bathroom comes with a separate bath and rain-effect shower, bathrobe and slippers. Breakfast is served daily at the Breakfast Restaurant. The DRY Martini cocktail bar serves a range of drinks. Hotel Maria Cristina has hosted movie stars including Woody Allen and Elizabeth Taylor during the San Sebastián Film Festival, held every September. The Kursaal Convention Center is 1148 feet away. San Sebastián’s Old Town is 1476 feet from María Cristina Hotel.

- "Fantastisch" - "Great Hotel , definitely Recommend" - "Staying there makes you feel special" - "Luxury at its best!" - "Exceptional service and comfort" - "Grand Old Luxury hotel with modern amenities" - "Absolutely great service, food, and drinks." - "Hotel Maria Christina in San Sebastian is an unforgettable vacation memory!" - "The staff was terrific, I’d recommend this hotel" - "Great hotel near the bars"

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a sauna
2 restaurants, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a sauna, and self parking.
Hotel Melia Bilbao offers 210 accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. LCD televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This Bilbao hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers.

- "Some work going on in the HOTEL BUT VERY FRIENDLY HELPFUL STAFF AND NICE COMFORTABLE ROOMS. Hôtel is in a great position" - "Absolutely beautiful hotel in a fabulous location. The rooms had lovely crisp bedding and the bathroom was luxurious with huge fluffy towels. Bathrobes for the pool were appreciated! The pool is open to the air on one side and not huge but fine for laps or just having a cool down. The gym is small but well equipped. The staff throughout our stay were friendly and welcoming."

Located in Getxo, a 3-minute walk from Ereaga Beach, Palacio Arriluce Hotel - The Leading Hotels of the World has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a fitness center and a garden. Featuring a terrace, the 5-star hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. Guests can enjoy Mediterranean and Spanish dishes at the restaurant or have a drink at the bar. At the hotel, the rooms come with a desk. Rooms include a coffee machine, while certain rooms have a balcony and others also feature sea views. The rooms have a safety deposit box. Guests at Palacio Arriluce Hotel - The Leading Hotels of the World can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Bike rental and car rental are available at this hotel and the area is popular for hiking. Speaking English, Spanish, Basque and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help. Vizcaya Bridge is 1.4 miles from the accommodation, while Bilbao Exhibition Center is 5.9 miles away. Bilbao Airport is 5 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

- "Top Select Hotel in a great area of Bilbao" - "Wonderful experience! Staff was superb!" - "Excellence!" - "Exceeded expectations." - "Could not be better!!!" - "From the first communication with the Palacio via email a month before arrival, I had a strong feeling that this was a v" - "Simply wonderful." - "Ideal" - "Wonderful stay" - "Perfect" - "Luxurious surroundings. Beautiful renovation. Small improvements needed."

Riverwalk hotel with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
A restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, valet parking, 24-hour room service, and conference space are onsite.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel offers 139 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 50-inch LED televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This San Sebastián hotel provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of towels can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Lovely stay at this Beautiful property " - "Incredible" - "As excellent as usual!!!" - "Absolutely loved vely" - "Everything was perfect " - "Best hotel in San Sebastián " - "We very much enjoyed staying at this elegant property and all the members of the staff were really helpful. " - "Fantastic staff" - "Room is service 3 times daily, hotel itself is ultra high end (it is a luxury collection property), staff are excellent and helpful, concierge was great. Could not recommend more"

Offering a terrace and spa center, Akelarre is located in San Sebastián, 3.1 mi from Calle Mayor. There are 2 restaurants on site and one of them is awarded with 3 Michelin stars. Free private parking is available on site. Each room at this hotel has sea view and is air conditioned and has a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a seating area where you can relax. All rooms come with a private bathroom fitted with a bath. Extras include bathrobes and slippers. Free WiFi is provided. The suites include a walk-in closet and a private pool. The Wellness & Spa center includes a pool with hydrotherapy circuit, Turkish bath, sauna and 3 cabins for treatments. Other facilities include a wine cellar offering wine tasting for a surcharge. The hotel also offers car hire. Victoria Eugenia Theater is 3.1 mi from Akelarre, while Kursaal is 3.1 mi from the property. San Sebastián Airport is 13 mi away.

- "Extravagant stay" - "Amazing" - "Supremely beautiful hotel and surroundings, wonderful food, great service - but expensive."

Luxury hotel with a fitness center and spa services
An indoor pool, a restaurant, and a fitness center are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, spa services, and a meeting room.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Radisson Collection Bilbao offers 137 accommodations with safes and complimentary newspapers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Excellent dining , very clean and comfortable. Staff very friendly and helpful . " - "The hotel is located right in the heart of Bilbao on a large crossroads, making easy access to attractions and the Guggenheim museum. We were lucky enough to be upgraded, the room was spacious, nice sized bathroom and sat over the entrance. This made it a little noisy at night with passer by shouting but only disturbed our sleep a little. The staff were super helpful and friendly. The museum is the main attraction in the city, we also took a boat ride and travelled on the Funicular for fantastic views over Bilbao. "

Attractively set in the center of Bilbao, Vincci Consulado de Bilbao has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, private parking and room service. This 4-star hotel offers a tour desk and luggage storage space. The hotel has a terrace and city views, and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant or a drink at the bar. The rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV with satellite channels and a safety deposit box. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. All guest rooms have a closet. Breakfast is available, and includes buffet, vegetarian and gluten-free options. Staff speak English and Spanish at the reception. Popular points of interest near Vincci Consulado de Bilbao include Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, Arriaga Theatre and Guggenheim Museumd, Bilbao. Bilbao Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.

- "Great staff and wonderful view" - "Great." - "great value hotel in prime location" - "Friendly staff.comfortablebedroom"

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a winery
This smoke-free hotel features 2 restaurants, an attached winery, and a full-service spa. Free WiFi in public areas and free valet parking are also provided. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Hotel Marqués de Riscal, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Elciego offers 61 accommodations with DVD players and minibars. Pillowtop beds feature Frette Italian sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. Plasma televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This Elciego hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include safes and complimentary bottled water. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of bedsheets can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility without adult supervision. Guests under 16 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or fitness facility.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

- "Amazing! " - "No doubt that this is the best option in Rioja whether you like Marques de Riscal wine and Frank Gehry, or not. " - "The best " - "Outstanding architecture!" - "Wonderful high end hotel with great service, beautiful rooms, delicious food and friendly staff." - "This hotel is just amazing from arrival to departure. Rooms are awesome. Staff very friendly and always want to help. big 10 for me " - "Overrated"

Located in San Sebastián, a 5-minute walk from La Concha Beach, Zenit Convento San Martin has accommodations with a seasonal outdoor swimming pool, private parking, a fitness center and a terrace. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, room service and a 24-hour front desk, along with free WiFi throughout the property. The property is a 7-minute walk from La Concha Promenade, and within 400 yards of the city center. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms with a desk, a coffee machine, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Zenit Convento San Martin provides certain accommodations that have a balcony, and rooms come with an electric tea pot. The rooms feature a closet. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy a buffet breakfast. Popular points of interest near Zenit Convento San Martin include Calle Mayor, Victoria Eugenia Theater and Peine del Viento Sculptures. San Sebastián Airport is 13 miles from the property.

- "Great hotel in a great city, perfect!" - "A very nice experience!" - "Wonderful stay" - "We had the most amazing couple of days in San Sebastián. The whole experience was fabulous." - "Luxurious" - "I enjoyed the stay very much, it was close to the beach and centre of the city." - "Beautiful hotel in a great location, and one I would certainly visit again." - "Perfect, just avoid breakfast" - "Nice hotels, quiet pricey, friendly staff, food in the bar needs to be looked at"

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants and a winery
Along with 2 restaurants, this smoke-free hotel has an attached winery and a full-service spa. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include an indoor pool, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge.
Akelarre - Relais & Châteaux offers 22 air-conditioned accommodations with iPod docking stations and minibars. Rooms open to furnished balconies. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. A pillow menu is available. Plasma televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

This San Sebastián hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and safes. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

- "This place is amazing! Every room is designed so it is completely private, so you can have the curtains open on the entire glass wall in the bedroom and look out over the Bay of Biscay, and soak in the tub while inhaling the ocean air. You are practically outside. They really take care of you, here. They have a spa, and they are attached to the Akelarre Restaurant (3 Michelin stars) that started it all. " - "it is a very nice hotel with excellent service"

Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao has a fitness center, a garden and a sun terrace with swimming pool and buffet breakfast in Bilbao. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers a shared lounge and room service. Private parking is available on site. The hotel will provide guests with air-conditioned rooms offering a desk, a coffee machine, a minibar, a safety deposit box, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with a bidet. Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao has some rooms that feature a balcony, and the rooms come with an electric tea pot. Speaking English, Spanish and French at the 24-hour front desk, staff are always at hand to help. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include San Mamés Metro Station, San Mamés Stadium and Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall. Bilbao Airport is 4.3 miles from the property.

- "Very welcoming helpful staff, in a well located, comfortable hotel." - "Loved it" - "Great place to stay with lovely staff. Thoroughly recommend it." - "Beautiful, central location with friendly, helpful staff staff" - "Good hotel in a central location." - "A decent hotel and facilities for a 2 night stop over ." - "Good hotel and location. Highly recommended." - "Delightful stay with welcoming staff."

Luxury hotel with a rooftop terrace and a seasonal outdoor pool
A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and a rooftop terrace are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a coffee shop/cafe, valet parking, and 24-hour room service.
Nobu Hotel San Sebastián offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 65-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and designer toiletries.

This San Sebastián hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include espresso makers and complimentary bottled water. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

- "Great rooms with a view" - "Incredible stay at Nobu, the staff cannot do enough for you, making you feel welcome from the minute you walk through the door, to supporting with organising dinner reservations and recommendations of things to do and places to go" - "The view was absolutely spectacular. Nobu San Sebastián was exemplary in service, cleanliness and modernity. The bartender at Nobu was extremely accommodating. He gave us a mini sake’ sampling and was very friendly and warm. Our dinners at Nobu were outstanding! The only things to mention that could improve this experience would include an onsite hot tub, sauna, & steam to relax after traveling and the rooms need larger showers. You can hardly move in the shower. Overall I’d still rate Nobu hotel San Sebastián 4.9 out of 5. We loved our balcony area and view. "

Located in Bilbao, 656 feet from Arriaga Theater, Hotel Tayko Bilbao was built in 1924. The property is within just 0.1 mi of Catedral de Santiago and 15 minutes' walk from Guggenheim Museum. All rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV, private bathroom with free toiletries. Michelin-star restaurant Ola and La bodega de Ola at Hotel Tayko Bilbao are both managed by the Michelin-starred chef Martin Berasategui. Speaking German, English, Spanish and Basque, staff at the 24-hour front desk can help you plan your stay. Euskalduna Conference Center and Concert Hall is 1.4 mi from Hotel Tayko Bilbao, while Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is 1.4 mi from the property. The nearest airport is Bilbao Airport, 8.1 mi from the accommodations.

- "Amazing hotel, great location and staff" - "Amazing top service" - "Wonderful loved the place." - "Spurs won!!!! So good!!!!" - "Perfect place for a short stay in Bilbao" - "We love the building of the hotel, and it is clean and quiet. The employees are friendly and ready to help anytime. Th" - "Only stayed one, but very much recommend the hotel." - "The hotel was a welcome haven during the busy festival week ."

Sun-drenched luxury just steps from Concha Beach
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient onsite amenities such as limo/town car service and complimentary wireless internet access.
Hotel de Londres y de Inglaterra offers 167 accommodations with minibars and safes. Select Comfort beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, slippers, bidets, and complimentary toiletries.

This San Sebastián hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Historic elegance... perfectly located with view of the sea and easy walk to old town." - "Excellent " - "Top service, great standard, fantastic location" - "Beautiful Hotel 😍" - "The area" - "All good" - "Excellent hotel, infraestructure and people in charge of the check in, check out and in the restaurant were really friendly and with a great service level. We felt like in home!!!" - "Lovely hotel in a perfect location for exploring the City. We will return soon "

Located opposite Bilbao’s Guggenheim Museum, this boutique hotel was created by fashion designer Antonio Miró. It offers free WiFi and a 24-hour honesty bar. The Hotel Miró's rooms are decorated in a minimalist style. All are equipped with a smart TV. The bathrooms have Molton Brown toiletries, bathrobes and slippers, and free mineral water is provided. A buffet breakfast with selected local products is offered. Hotel Miró has a well-equipped gym. Guests benefit from a personalized concierge service. Massage services are available on request for an extra charge. The area surrounding the Miró is rich in traditional Basque restaurants. The historic city center is 5 minutes’ walk away.

- "Great pleasant experience. Will recommend to all my friends" - "It was just great!" - "Fantastic get away!" - "Overall Excellence" - "Great central location, walkable to many attractions" - "Lovely stay close to Guggenheim" - "Excellent all around." - "Perfect location and comfort to discover Bilbao" - "Exceeded expectations" - "Everything was wonderful" - "Well situated for avisit to the Guggenheim and to good restaurants."

Hotel with a restaurant, near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
A restaurant, a 24-hour fitness center, and a bar/lounge are available at this hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking.
Change of towels is available on request.
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia offers 138 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. 40-inch LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads, bidets, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Clean rooms. Friendly service. Good location." - "I am always pleased with the service from the time I walk in the door until the time I check out" - "Large, comfortable bedroom, very quiet. Hotel is tucked away in a quiet location but everything is a short walk away. Excellent breakfast. Very helpful, friendly staff. It would be helpful if the hotel posted precise instructions for getting from the airport to the hotel on its website. It's either taxi or bus but clearer instructions about catching the bus would have been welcome ie the number of the bus, where to get on, where to get off (the first stop after crossing the river with the Guggenheim), the price, how to pay. GPS is very helpful but knowing how to get close to the hotel in advance is very reassuring. "

Hotel Villa Soro occupies 2 classical buildings, one of which was built in 1898 and is a Historical Heritage Building of San Sebastian. Free WiFi is available. All rooms include free water from the mini-bar. They each have a separate shower and bath. Rooms have luxury individual design, some including artwork from Jorge Oteiza. Room service is available, offering local dishes. There is a private parking with extra charge on site. Hotel Villa Soro is surrounded by trees and stately homes. The hotel has a gym and offers free bicycles and beach towels. There are spacious lounges and a fireplace. Zurriola Beach, the Kursaal Concert and Convention Center and the old town are within a short walk.

- "CURATED SPACE WITH GREAT ATMOSPHERE" - "A great location. Well appointed. Excellent staff. Special thanks to Anna Marie, Virginia and Gorka." - "Would 100% recommend, it’s in brilliant location - not in old town just slightly outside. Staff were very friendly, hote" - "As far as small luxury hotels go, we found that Villa Soro did not suit active travellers."

Hotel with a bar, near Concha Beach
A fitness center, a bar/lounge, and a snack bar/deli are available at this smoke-free hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a coffee shop/cafe, and self parking.
Housekeeping is available on request.
Zinema7 offers 107 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars (stocked with some free items) and safes. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bidets, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

- "Excellent room condition, good public transportation spot." - "Very comfortable hotel with a decent gym to burn off the pintxos" - "The hotel is beautiful and the hotel staff was kind and helpful! The hotel restaurant/bar was also amazing as well as the staff there. " - "The hotel is perfect and service also. We took this to get a parking place which is underground. Everything just great. I do not understand why the gym opens at 9 am as it should open at 7 am or earlier. Breakfast is good and reception as well. "