Local Attractions
Bilbao has the famous Guggenheim museum, which did put the city on the map. The
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a museum of modern and contemporary art designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry. The city is worth a visit: it has made a 180 turn in the last 20 years, going from an industrial city to a vibrant & clean one, including shopping, a fun night life with plenty of restaurants and high quality tapas bar. The Vizcaya area is known for it's Txuleton (T-bone steack) and wines (try the white Txacoli - local, and the next door region Rioja). See food is also a must, having the ocean near by. Also to be seen and close by is the Vizcaya Bridge (Puente Colgante), in Portugalete. It is the world's oldest transporter bridge and was built in 1893, designed by Alberto Palacio, one of Gustave Eiffel's disciples. It's not a suspension bridge, although close. It's was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. The Basque area has more than 200km coast line & is one of the European Mecca of surfing.
Property Description
Our hotel is a 3 stars Holiday Inn Express property located only 5 minutes drives to the Bilbao (BIO) airport. We follow IHG group strict international standards, including on health and safety. These rules have bee modified following the Covid-19 pandemic to protect our staff and guests.This property is a great location from a touristic point of view: you'll be able to rent a car on premises, and drive your way around the region to see all that not only Bilbao has to offer, but the region.
Green Sustainability
We know that sustainability is as important to you as it is to us – and that’s why we’ve made it easy for you to stay at a hotel that shares your values. All our hotels use the IHG Green Engage system, an innovative online environmental sustainability system that gives our hotels the means to measure and manage their impact on the environment. The hotels can choose from over 200 ‘Green Solutions’ that are designed to help them reduce their energy, water and waste, and improve their impact on the environment.The IHG Green Engage system has four levels of certification that our hotels can achieve and those achieving Level 3 certification or above can reduce energy use by up to 25%.
Details / Other Expenses
Check In: | 2:00pm |
Check Out: | 12:00pm |
Year of Last Renovation: | 2010 |
Floors: | 3 |
Rooms: | 114 |
Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
Non Smoking Rooms: | 114 |
Handicap Rooms: | 3 |
Suites: | 0 |
Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
Meeting Rooms: | 1 View Spaces |
Meeting Space: | 12917 sq. feet |
Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 5.0 Mi |
Lounge/Bar Hours: | 11am to 12pm |
Policies / Expenses Cancellation: TOTAL CANCELLATIONUp to 30 days before the event, the penalty fees shall be equal to the deposit amount paid or due to be paid at the cancellation date.Between 29 days and the event date, the penalty fees shall be equal to 100% of the global amount. |
Nightly Parking: | 0 |
Typical Group Deposit: | 10% |
Total Taxes: | 10.00% |
Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Country Tax: | 10.00 VAT % Inclusive (included in prices) |
Additional Person Fee: | 40.00 Per Person (upon availability) |
Amenities / Features
Airport & Shuttle Information
We have FREE transfer from the airport, every 15 minutes approximatly, runnning from 05:15am to 11:30pm. We are the closest hotel to the airport: only 5 minutes drive.
Local Shuttle Info: Free shuttle bus from the airport, every 10 minuts (06:00am to 00:00pm)we are only 3 minuts away from Bilbao airport
Breakfast Information
We propose a continental breakfast included in our rates.Opening hours: 06:30 to 10:00 Monday to Friday and 07.00 to 10.30 Saturday and Sunday.If you have an early flight, we can also prepare breakfast boxes.
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
Parking Info
Parking is free of charge of guest during their stay. It's on site. Our hotel has enough parking capacity to welcome and park buses.
Internet / WiFI
WIFI is available throughout the property, and is free of charge.
Cleaning Policies
In light of ongoing news regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), we wanted to share some information on how our property is responding. Our priority is the safety and wellbeing of our guests and employees. In order to limit the risk, we are exercising additional preventative measures, which include but are not limited to: -increased frequency of cleaning and disinfecting throughout the property,-reduced contact at check-in, touchless transactions, sanitized key-cards. Paperless check-out,-each room, after check-out and cleaning process, stays vacant a minimum of 24 hours, and up to 3 days,-disinfectant doormat at the hotel's entrance,-we won't enter your room during your stay unless you specifically request it with reception,-we provide hydroalcoholic gel at the reception desk, as well as key common areas as lifts and stair cases doors,-breakfast is to be booked upon check-in, and will be provided as individual trays to be picked-up at the breakfast area, but to be consumed in your bedroom. W
About Holiday Inn Express
- Free Express Start Breakfast
- Have their own 100% Arabica Smart Roast Coffee
- Free high-speed internet service in every room
- eHost Online Concierge Service where guests can learn about hotel amenities, major airlines nearby, up-to-date local weather and even car rental services
- Perfect for the business traveler on the go, Holiday Inn Express offers 24/7 hours & photocopy services
The Holiday Inn Express highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
Day 1
- Breakfast: Café de la Granja - Enjoy a traditional Spanish breakfast with freshly baked pastries and coffee, located just a 10-minute drive from the hotel.
- Lunch: Restaurante Mina Bilbao - Savor innovative Basque cuisine in a Michelin-starred setting, around a 15-minute drive from your stay.
- Dinner: Asador Guetaria - Indulge in traditional Basque grilled meats and fish, about a 12-minute drive from the Holiday Inn Express.
- Activity: Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - Explore this iconic museum of modern and contemporary art, approximately a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
Day 2
- Breakfast: Bar Charly - Start your day with a local-style breakfast including tortilla Española, just an 8-minute drive from the hotel.
- Lunch: La Viña del Ensanche - Enjoy a variety of pintxos and a selection of wines in this historic Bilbao establishment, a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
- Dinner: Casa Rufo - Taste the authentic Basque cuisine in a rustic and cozy atmosphere, approximately a 14-minute drive from your accommodation.
- Activity: Casco Viejo - Wander through the old town's charming streets, filled with shops and historic sites, located a 17-minute drive away.
Day 3
- Breakfast: Sua San - A modern café offering a fusion of Basque and international breakfast options, about a 9-minute drive from the hotel.
- Lunch: Café Iruña - Experience the charm of a café that has been serving customers since 1903, located a 15-minute drive away.
- Dinner: Bistró Guggenheim Bilbao - End your trip with a dinner at this elegant restaurant offering a creative take on Basque cuisine, a 15-minute drive from the hotel.
- Activity: Bilbao Fine Arts Museum - Discover a vast collection of Spanish and Basque art, just a 16-minute drive from the Holiday Inn Express.