Guest house in Bilbao Old Town, with family rooms, free WiFi, a metro station 250 metres away, and historic sites and museums just minutes away.
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Casual Blue Bilbao is a 2-star guest house in Bilbao Old Town, with private rooms and Casco Viejo metro station 250 m away. The accommodation was renovated in 2023 and is practical for anyone who wants to explore the historic centre on foot and use public transport.
The rooms include heating, a flat-screen TV, parquet flooring, a safe, a kettle for making tea or coffee, and a hairdryer. Room categories range from 12 to 30 m²; family rooms sleep up to four people, and some have a balcony and city views. All rooms have a private bathroom, and WiFi is free throughout the property. The 28 cm memory foam mattress is another distinctive feature of the rooms.
There are bars and restaurants nearby. Reception is off-site, at Casual Gurea, C/Bidebarrieta, 14. As the guest house is in a historic area monitored by cameras, vehicles are not permitted to drive up to the door.
Casual Blue Bilbao offers five private room categories, from compact 12 and 14 m² double rooms to 30 m² options for groups of up to four people. The Family Room and Superior Family Room have a balcony and city views; the Superior also includes a microwave and toaster. The Premier Room has three beds and views of an interior courtyard, while the Basic Double Room and Twin Room also overlook the courtyard.
All the categories described have a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV; room features include parquet flooring, a safe, a hairdryer and toiletries. Bed arrangements vary by room type: there is a double bed, two single beds, or combinations for three and four guests. Room sizes range from 12 to 30 m², which is useful to bear in mind when choosing between a compact stay and a room with more space. Some categories also include a desk, and the Family Room has a seating area.
At 20 m² and sleeping up to three people, the Family Room combines a balcony and city views with a seating area, desk and wardrobe. The private bathroom includes a shower and hairdryer. It has one single bed and one large double bed, unlike the double room categories.
At 30 m², this is the largest category and sleeps up to four people. It shares a balcony and city views with the Family Room, but adds two single beds and one large double bed, as well as a microwave and toaster. It is the family option with the most space and capacity.
The Basic Double Room covers 14 m² and sleeps up to two people. It has a double bed and overlooks an interior courtyard rather than offering the city views of the family rooms. The room also has a desk, safe and private bathroom; it is the compact option for two travellers.
At 12 m², this is the most compact room and has two single beds for two people. It overlooks an interior courtyard; facilities include a desk, safe and private bathroom. Unlike the double room with a double bed, this room gives each guest their own bed.
The Premier offers 25 m² for up to four people, with two single beds and one double bed. Its interior courtyard views set it apart from the family rooms, which have a balcony and city views; it also has a desk and safe, as well as a private bathroom.
The accommodation offers facilities designed for a city stay. WiFi is free throughout the property, and rooms have a private bathroom, shower, flat-screen TV and heating. The lift makes it easier to move between floors; there are also family rooms, soundproofed rooms and non-smoking rooms. Accessible facilities include wheelchair access, a lower sink and a toilet with grab rails.
Housekeeping is provided daily, and lockers and luggage storage are available. To help you get around, the property offers a shuttle service, bicycle hire and car hire. You can make drinks in your room using the tea and coffee maker; a hairdryer, towels and toiletries are also provided. The accommodation has outdoor furniture, wooden or parquet flooring, a safe and a fan. A radio adds to the entertainment options.
Casual Blue Bilbao is at Banco de España nº 3, in the Old Town, among shopping streets and with bars and restaurants nearby. Puerta del Ángel and the Church of Santos Juanes are 70 m away; the Basque Museum and Santiago Cathedral are 80 m away, and Plaza Nueva is 100 m away. La Ribera Market, 280 m away, offers a glimpse of daily life alongside the estuary. Vehicles are not permitted to reach the accommodation because the historic area is monitored by cameras.
To get around without a car, Casco Viejo metro station is 250 m away and Zazpikaleak / Casco Viejo railway station is 280 m away. Bilbao-Concordia is 350 m away; Atxuri is 450 m away, and Abando metro station is 500 m away. Bilbao Airport is 4.5 km away and Vitoria Airport is 43 km away. If you have a vehicle, public parking is available nearby for €22.25 per day; no reservation is needed. Cars cannot reach the door in the historic area.
A walk through the Seven Streets can take in Santiago Cathedral, Plaza Nueva and the Basque Museum, with the Bizkaia Archaeological Museum 170 m away. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is 1.5 km away and takes about 25 minutes to reach on foot; the Fine Arts Museum is 1.5 km away and Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park is 1.8 km away. You can also visit San Mamés Stadium, 2.4 km away. In August, Aste Nagusia transforms Bilbao with concerts, activities and a festive atmosphere; at other times, the estuary, its bridges and routes through the old town offer walks and museums to explore.
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Guests particularly appreciate the proximity to the Old Town, as well as the cleanliness and comfort of the rooms. The facilities, WiFi connection and value for money also receive good ratings; the staff's service adds to an overall favourable impression.
Rates at Casual Blue Bilbao vary depending on the season, room and travel dates. To see the current price for your stay, check the available prices here.
Bilbao Airport is 4.5 km from Casual Blue Bilbao; the drive usually takes around 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic. The A3247 bus connects the airport with Bilbao, and you can continue by metro from the city centre. Casco Viejo station is 250 m away, Bilbao-Concordia is 350 m away and Atxuri is 450 m away. Vehicles are not permitted to reach the door; public parking is available nearby for €22.25 per day, with no reservation required.
Casual Blue Bilbao is in the Old Town, next to Puerta del Ángel (70 m), Santiago Cathedral (80 m) and the Basque Museum (80 m). Plaza Nueva is 100 m away and La Ribera Market is 280 m away. For a longer walk, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is 1.5 km away; the neighbourhood lets you explore historic streets, churches and museums in the city centre on foot.
Casual Blue Bilbao has a 20 m² Family Room for up to three people and a 30 m² Superior Family Room that sleeps up to four. Both have a balcony and city views; the Superior also includes a microwave and toaster. The bed arrangements include a large double bed and single beds.
Casual Blue Bilbao has facilities for guests with reduced mobility and wheelchair access. Facilities include a lower sink and a toilet with grab rails; the accommodation also has a lift connecting the floors.
Casual Blue Bilbao does not have reception on site. Nearby reception is at Casual Gurea, C/Bidebarrieta, 14; use that address to arrange your arrival.
Casual Blue Bilbao has quiet hours from 22:00 to 10:00 and does not allow bachelor or bachelorette parties or similar events. These rules apply throughout your stay at the accommodation.
The rooms at Casual Blue Bilbao have a flat-screen TV, heating, parquet flooring, a safe and a kettle for tea or coffee. They also include 28 cm memory foam mattresses and a hairdryer; some categories have a balcony or city views.