Casual Blue Bilbao
Bilbao · Basque Country · 2 Stars

Casual Blue Bilbao

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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8.3 Score
1.387 Reviews
2★ Stars
14:00 Check-in
Area Bilbao
Nearby Puerta del Ángel · 70 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Casual Blue Bilbao

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
★ 8.3 · Very good · 1.387 reviews

Plan your stay at Casual Blue Bilbao

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.

Room types

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.

Family Room — Casual Blue Bilbao
Family Room
20 m²

  • 1 single bed and 1 large double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Balcony
  • City view

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.

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Superior Family Room — Casual Blue Bilbao
Superior Family Room
30 m²

  • 2 single beds and 1 large double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Balcony
  • City view

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.

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Basic Double Room — Casual Blue Bilbao
Basic Double Room
14 m²

  • 1 double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • Interior courtyard view
  • Desk

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.

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Twin Room — Casual Blue Bilbao
Twin Room
12 m²

  • 2 single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Interior courtyard view
  • Desk

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.

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Premier Room — Casual Blue Bilbao
Premier Room
25 m²

  • 2 single beds and 1 double bed
  • Max 4 guests
  • Interior courtyard view
  • Desk

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.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay in the Old Town and walk to Santiago Cathedral and Plaza Nueva.
  • you use public transport: Casco Viejo metro station is 250 m away and Zazpikaleak / Casco Viejo station is 280 m away.
  • you are travelling as a group: there are family rooms of up to 30 m² for a maximum of four people.
  • you need accessible facilities: the property has wheelchair access, a lower sink and a toilet with grab rails.
  • you value having internet included: WiFi is free throughout the property.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need to drive right up to the door, as vehicles are not permitted in the historic area.
  • you are looking for free parking or parking at the accommodation: nearby public parking costs €22.25 per day.
  • you prefer reception to be at the accommodation: reception is at Casual Gurea, C/Bidebarrieta, 14.
  • you need quiet throughout the night and morning: quiet hours are from 22:00 to 10:00, and parties are not allowed.

Hotel facilities & services

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.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
  • Shuttle service
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Tour desk
  • Shower

General facilities

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Bicycle hire
  • Shuttle service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Safe
  • Heating
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Lower sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Parking

  • Parking in a garage

Food & drink

  • Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Radio
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Shared kitchen
  • Electric kettle
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk

Location & what to see

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.

Puerta del Ángel — Historic entrance among the narrow streets of the Old Town and the surrounding monumental area. 70 m
Church of Santos Juanes — Baroque church beside the Basque Museum, in Bilbao's old town. 70 m
Basque Museum — Collections on the history, culture and traditions of the Basque Country. 80 m
Santiago Cathedral — Gothic church and a notable stop on the urban Camino de Santiago route. 80 m
La Ribera Market — Covered market beside the estuary, with stalls selling local produce. 280 m
Bizkaia Archaeological Museum — Archaeological exhibition on the historical development of the Bizkaia region. 170 m

What guests say about Casual Blue Bilbao

8.3
Very good · 1.387 reviews
Staff
8.3
Comfort
8.6
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
8.7
Facilities
8.2
Value for money
8.2
Free Wi-Fi
8.7

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.

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