Guest house in Bilbao with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi and coffee in the shared lounge, a few metres from Santiago Cathedral and La Ribera Market.
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Casual Serantes Bilbao is a guest house in the Old Town, 120 m from Santiago Cathedral, with renovated rooms and city views. The accommodation was completely renovated in January 2018 and offers single, double, triple and family options, with a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Some rooms have a balcony or views of an interior courtyard; the family room can accommodate up to four people.
WiFi is free throughout the property. The shared lounge has free coffee, cutlery, a fridge and a microwave, and the rooms have a kettle. The building does not have a lift, and the accommodation has no reception of its own: reception is nearby at Casual Mardones, at calle Jardines, 4. It is in a historic area with restricted vehicle access, which is worth bearing in mind if you arrive by car. The Old Town is easy to explore on foot, with La Ribera Market 170 m away and Plaza Nueva 250 m away; Casco Viejo and Abando metro stations connect you to other parts of Bilbao.
Casual Serantes Bilbao offers five room types, from a single option to a family room that can accommodate four people. All have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and city views; some also overlook an interior courtyard. The Single Room has a balcony and an external private bathroom, while the double options let you choose between one large bed or two singles.
For groups, there is a triple room with three single beds and a family room with two single beds and one double bed. Room sizes range from 11 to 19.8 m², so your choice depends both on the number of travellers and how much space you prefer. Soundproofing is listed among the room features, along with a safe and toiletries. The rooms also have a shower, towels and a hairdryer; some include an electric kettle and a socket by the bed.
At 19.8 m² and with capacity for four people, this is the largest option at the accommodation. It combines two single beds and one double bed, as well as a private bathroom with a shower. City views, air conditioning and soundproof walls complete a room designed for families or groups who want to stay together.
This 12 m² room has one large double bed and a private bathroom with a shower. It stands out for offering views of both the city and an interior courtyard, an alternative for those who prefer a more secluded outlook. It also has air conditioning and wooden or parquet flooring.
At 11 m², this room has one single bed and is intended for one person. Its distinctive feature is a balcony with city views; the private bathroom is outside the room. It includes air conditioning, a safe and wooden or parquet flooring.
This 16.6 m² room can accommodate up to three guests and has three single beds, a different arrangement from the Family Room, which combines single and double beds. It has city views, a private bathroom with a shower and air conditioning. The safe and soundproof walls add comfort during your stay.
At 12 m², this room has two single beds and is the double option for guests who prefer separate beds. It offers city views and a private bathroom with a shower. Air conditioning, a safe and soundproofing are also included, in a different layout from the room with a large double bed.
The non-smoking rooms have air conditioning, a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. Free WiFi is available throughout the accommodation. Soundproofing, heating and wooden or parquet flooring add to the comfort of the rooms; some also offer views and a safe. General facilities include daily housekeeping, luggage storage, lockers and express check-in and check-out.
The shared lounge has a TV, and the accommodation provides pushchairs and baby safety gates. It also offers bicycle and car hire, ironing services and security cameras in the shared areas. There is a charging station for guests arriving in electric vehicles. Rooms include towels, bed linen, a hairdryer and toiletries; there is also a kettle and coffee maker. The services also include a shuttle and tourist information.
Casual Serantes Bilbao is at calle Somera, 14, in the Old Town, 120 m from Santiago Cathedral and 170 m from La Ribera Market. The neighbourhood has historic streets, shops and bars; Tirauki and K2 restaurants are 5 and 6 m away, respectively, and Plaza Nueva is 250 m away. It is an area to explore on foot, although vehicle access is restricted and the building has no lift.
Casco Viejo metro station is 400 m away and Abando station is 650 m away. Zazpikaleak / Casco Viejo railway station is 390 m away; Atxuri Station is 300 m away and Bilbao-Concordia is 450 m away. Bilbao Airport is 4.6 km away. To get there without a car, you can connect to the city's public transport; within the Old Town, the nearby stations make it easy to get around. Public parking is available nearby, reservation is required, and it costs €18 per day.
From the guest house, you can visit the Basque Museum, 180 m away, and continue towards Plaza Nueva or the market. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum are both 1.6 km away; La Salve Bridge is the same distance away. If you fancy a walk outdoors, Etxebarría Park is 850 m away. On rainy days, the museums in the centre offer an alternative to walking around the streets of the Old Town; to explore the city on foot, you can combine the market, the cathedral and the nearby squares.
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Guests particularly appreciate the proximity to the main sights in the Old Town and praise the cleanliness, rated 8.7. Staff and comfort also receive good ratings, while WiFi is among the appreciated features.
Rates at Casual Serantes Bilbao vary depending on the season, room type and dates of your stay. To see the current price for your trip, you can check the available rates here.
Casual Serantes Bilbao is in Bilbao's Old Town, 4.6 km from Bilbao Airport. Casco Viejo and Abando metro stations are 400 m and 650 m away; Zazpikaleak / Casco Viejo and Atxuri railway stations are 390 m and 300 m away. Vehicle access is restricted in this historic area. Public parking is available nearby, reservation is required, and it costs €18 per day.
Casual Serantes Bilbao is 120 m from Santiago Cathedral and Angel's Gate, and 170 m from La Ribera Market. The Basque Museum is 180 m away and Plaza Nueva is 250 m away. For a longer visit, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is 1.6 km away. The Old Town makes it easy to combine these places with a walk through its streets and squares.
Casual Serantes Bilbao does not have its own parking: public parking is available nearby, reservation is required, and it costs €18 per day. Vehicle access to the historic area is restricted, so it's worth planning where to leave your car before arriving at the accommodation.
Casual Serantes Bilbao offers a 19.8 m² Family Room with Private Bathroom that can accommodate four people. It has two single beds and one double bed, as well as air conditioning, city views and a flat-screen TV. There is also a Triple Room with three single beds for groups of three.
Casual Serantes Bilbao is in a building without a lift, in a historic area with restricted vehicle access. Casco Viejo metro station is 400 m away and Zazpikaleak / Casco Viejo station is 390 m away.
Casual Serantes Bilbao does not have a reception in its own building. Reception is nearby at Casual Mardones, at c/ Jardines, 4. Check-in is from 14:00 to 00:00, so you check in at that reception, not on calle Somera.
Noise is not allowed at Casual Serantes Bilbao between 23:00 and 08:00. Hen and stag parties and similar celebrations are also not allowed during your stay.
The Single Room with External Private Bathroom at Casual Serantes Bilbao is 11 m² and accommodates one person. It includes a single bed, a balcony, city views and air conditioning. The bathroom is private but is outside the room.