Botxo Gallery - Youth Hostel Bilbao
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Botxo Gallery - Youth Hostel Bilbao

Hostel in Bilbao next to the Guggenheim, with shared dormitories, views of the Nervión River, a communal kitchen and a tram stop just minutes away.

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5.1 Score
607 Reviews
16:00 Check-in
Area Bilbao
Nearby Guggenheim Museum Bilbao · 180 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 16:00

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Botxo Gallery - Youth Hostel Bilbao

Botxo Gallery - Youth Hostel Bilbao is a hostel in Bilbao, 180 m from the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, with views of the Nervión River.

Its offering centres on shared dormitories, including a mixed dormitory with bunk beds, individual lockers and air conditioning. Towels and bed linen can be rented at reception. You can prepare meals in the communal kitchen, which has a microwave, dishwasher and fridge; the shared lounge offers free WiFi, a TV and views of the museum and the estuary. The atmosphere and facilities are also designed for groups of young people and families with children. The building has no lift.

Guggenheim tram stop is 250 m away and the University of Deusto is 150 m away. From here, you can walk to the Museum of Fine Arts, Doña Casilda Iturrízar Park and other places in Abandoibarra. The nearby tram provides connections to the old town.

Botxo Gallery - Youth Hostel Bilbao
★ 5.1 · · 607 reviews

Plan your stay at Botxo Gallery - Youth Hostel Bilbao

Hostel in Bilbao next to the Guggenheim, with shared dormitories, views of the Nervión River, a communal kitchen and a tram stop just minutes away.

Room types

The accommodation consists of an individual bed in a mixed shared dormitory. The 40 m² dormitory has 21 beds and individual lockers for storing your belongings. Your assigned bed is a bunk, and each bed is for one person. This is not a private room: the bathroom is shared.

The space stands out for its views of the Nervión River, the city and places of interest. It has air conditioning, a sofa and a seating area; it also includes a kitchen and appliances such as a coffee machine, kettle, toaster, fridge, microwave and dishwasher. Bed linen and towels can be rented at reception. This set-up offers a simple option if you prefer to share a dormitory and have access to shared spaces and facilities.

Single bed in mixed shared dormitory — Botxo Gallery - Youth Hostel Bilbao
Single bed in mixed shared dormitory
40 m²

  • 1 bunk bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • River view
  • City view

This 40 m² mixed shared dormitory has 21 beds and individual lockers. The single bed is a bunk; the room offers views of the river, the city and places of interest. It also has air conditioning, a sofa and access to a kitchen with a coffee machine and dishwasher. This is the hostel’s option if you’re looking for a shared bed, not a private room.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to visit the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, 180 m from the hostel.
  • you’re looking for a bed in a mixed shared dormitory with individual lockers.
  • you find it useful to cook in a communal kitchen with a microwave, fridge and dishwasher.
  • you prefer to have free WiFi throughout the property.
  • you’re travelling with a young group or with children: the hostel caters for both.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: there is no parking.
  • you prefer a private room or an exclusive-use bathroom: both the dormitory and the bathroom are shared.
  • you need to use a lift: the building has none, although the unit is on the ground floor.
  • you want towels and bed linen to be included: they can be rented at reception.

Hotel facilities & services

The communal areas include a shared lounge with a TV and free WiFi, as well as lockers and luggage storage. For a quick snack, there are vending machines for snacks and drinks, and the hostel also has tourist information, board games and puzzles. Air conditioning and heating complement the indoor areas; there is also a fan and tiled or marble flooring.

The kitchen is equipped for preparing and serving meals, with a coffee machine, tea-making facilities, kitchenware, a toaster, electric kettle, microwave, fridge and dishwasher. Audiovisual facilities include a TV, flat-screen TV, radio, CD player and telephone. Fax and photocopying facilities are also available, and the facilities are adapted for guests with reduced mobility; the unit is on the ground floor and wheelchair accessible. The property is non-smoking.

Great for your stay

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Luggage storage
  • Lockers
  • Coffee machine
  • Facilities for disabled guests

General facilities

  • Shared TV/lounge area
  • Lockers
  • Snack vending machine
  • Drinks vending machine
  • Luggage storage
  • Fax / photocopying
  • Tourist information
  • Board games / puzzles
  • CCTV outside the property
  • CCTV in communal areas
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble flooring
  • Heating
  • Fan

Food & drink

  • Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • CD player
  • Radio
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/bed linen (extra charge)
  • Toilet
  • Shared bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • River view
  • City view
  • Landmark view
  • Shared kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Toaster
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle

Location & what to see

Botxo Gallery - Youth Hostel Bilbao is at Avenida De Las Universidades, 5, next to the Nervión estuary, between Abandoibarra and Deusto. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is 180 m away and Guggenheim parkea is 250 m away; Olabarri Palace is 300 m away. The University of Deusto is 150 m away, while La Salve Bridge is 100 m away. A walk through this part of the city takes in architecture, waterside spaces and university buildings.

Guggenheim tram stop is 250 m away. Matiko and Moyua metro stations are 600 m and 800 m away, respectively. Bilbao-Abando is 1.2 km away and Bilbao-Concordia is 1.3 km away. Bilbao Airport is 3.2 km away. These connections make it easy to get around the city without a car; the hostel has no parking.

You can spend a day at the Guggenheim and continue to the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, 600 m away, or the Bilbao Maritime Museum, 1.1 km away. Doña Casilda Iturrízar Park is 850 m away and Plaza Nueva, in the old town, is 1.5 km away. Artxanda Funicular is 600 m away and offers a different way to take in views of Bilbao from above. In August, Aste Nagusia fills the city with activities and a festive atmosphere; the rest of the year, museums, bridges and walks along the estuary let you spread your visits out according to the weather.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao — Contemporary collection and titanium architecture beside the estuary. 180 m
Gate of the Worthy — Monumental feature near the Abandoibarra pedestrian route. 230 m
Guggenheim parkea — Green space for a stroll between the museum and the riverbank. 250 m
Olabarri Palace — Historic building that adds an architectural stop to the walk. 300 m
Zubizuri — White footbridge by Santiago Calatrava over the Bilbao estuary. 590 m
Artxanda Funicular — Access to Mount Artxanda and its panoramic views over Bilbao. 600 m

What guests say about Botxo Gallery - Youth Hostel Bilbao

5.1
· 607 reviews
Staff
7.3
Comfort
5.3
Location
8.2
Cleanliness
5.5
Facilities
5.3
Value for money
6.2
Free Wi-Fi
7.5

Reviews are mixed: the staff receive the most favourable comments, and the proximity to cultural attractions is also a highlight. Ratings for the facilities, cleanliness and comfort are more moderate, so the experience seems to depend on your expectations of a hostel with shared dormitories.

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