One-star hotel in Bilbao, beside the estuary and close to El Arenal Park, with rooms featuring private bathrooms and public transport just minutes away.
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Hotel Ripa is a 1-star hotel in Bilbao, beside the estuary and 130 m from El Arenal Park. Its rooms are on the first floor of a building without a lift and have a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV; some offer river or city views. Options include single rooms, double rooms with a double bed or two single beds, and a Deluxe room with views and a patio.
The hotel provides free WiFi in the rooms and has a 24-hour reception, luggage storage and tourist information. Private parking is available on site, with advance reservation and a surcharge of €20 per day. Pets are allowed on request and additional charges may apply. Abando metro station is 200 m away and Bilbao La Concordia is 170 m away. Plaza Nueva is 250 m away and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is 1.1 km away. It is a practical choice for exploring the centre on foot and getting around Bilbao by public transport.
Hotel Ripa offers four room types, from a 9 m² single room to double rooms and a 20 m² Deluxe room. All have a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV; WiFi is free in the rooms. The 13 m² standard double rooms let you choose between a double bed and two single beds, while the single room is designed for one person.
The Double Deluxe Room offers river and city views as well as a patio, and can be set up with a large double bed or two single beds. The standard rooms have a window facing inwards; some hotel rooms enjoy city or river views. Bathrooms include toiletries and a hairdryer, and some rooms have a bathtub. Room sizes range from 9 to 20 m², and the maximum capacity of the four room types is one or two people.
This 13 m² room has a double bed and a window facing inwards. The private bathroom includes a bathtub, a bidet and free toiletries. It also has a flat-screen TV, a desk and heating, in a space designed for two people.
This 9 m² room is arranged for one person and has a single bed and a window facing inwards. The private bathroom includes a bidet and free toiletries. A flat-screen TV, a desk and heating complete the room's facilities.
At 13 m², this room has two single beds and a window facing inwards. It differs from the Double Room in its bed configuration, while retaining a private bathroom with a bathtub and bidet. It also offers free toiletries and a flat-screen TV.
The 20 m² Deluxe room adds river, city and landmark views, as well as a patio. It can be set up with two single beds or one large double bed. The room has a private bathroom, tiled or marble flooring, a desk and a flat-screen TV.
Hotel Ripa combines useful services to help you organise your stay in central Bilbao. The reception is open 24 hours a day and offers private check-in and check-out, luggage storage and tourist information. There is a shared TV lounge in the common areas, and the accommodation has heating, a fan and tiled or marble flooring. It also has security cameras in the common areas and outside, and smoking is prohibited throughout the property.
Room facilities include a private bathroom, free toiletries, towels, a bidet, a hairdryer, a wardrobe and a desk. There is a flat-screen TV, a telephone and internet access; WiFi is free in the rooms. Private parking is in a garage and requires advance reservation, at a cost of €20 per day. Pets are allowed on request and surcharges may apply; bowls and baskets are also available for them. The property also has a bar route and temporary art galleries.
Hotel Ripa is in Ripa, beside the Bilbao estuary and 130 m from El Arenal Park. From this central area, you can head to the Old Town, wander its streets and reach Plaza Nueva, 250 m away. The area combines riverside walks with shops, bars and historic buildings. Jardines de Albía is 300 m away, while San Nicolás Church is 230 m away. The Bizkaia Archaeological Museum, in the Old Town area, is 400 m away.
Bilbao La Concordia is 170 m away and Abando railway station is 300 m away; Abando metro station is 200 m away and Casco Viejo station is 250 m away. Abando bus station is 300 m away. Bilbao Airport is 4.2 km away. From the hotel, you can follow the estuary towards the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, 1.1 km away, or the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, 1.2 km away. Etxebarría Park is 650 m away and Doña Casilda Iturrízar Park is 1.5 km away.
For a visit focused on architecture and art, the Guggenheim and La Salve Bridge, 1.1 km away, can be combined in the same route. The Bilbao Maritime Museum is 1.8 km away and Deusto Bridge is 1.6 km away. In the Old Town, you can spend time exploring its squares, churches and shopping streets; by the estuary, parks and promenades offer another way to explore the city. In August, Bilbao celebrates Aste Nagusia, with festivities at various locations around the city.
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Guests particularly appreciate the staff and the proximity to attractions and public transport. Cleanliness and WiFi also receive favourable comments. Ratings for the facilities, comfort and value for money are more moderate.
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Bilbao Airport is 4.2 km from Hotel Ripa. Bilbao La Concordia is 170 m away and Abando railway station is 300 m away; Abando metro station is 200 m away. Casco Viejo metro station is also 250 m away and Abando bus station is 300 m away. The hotel has private parking, available with advance reservation, for €20 per day.
Hotel Ripa is beside the estuary and 130 m from El Arenal Park. Plaza Nueva is 250 m away and Jardines de Albía is 300 m away. San Nicolás Church is 230 m away and the Bizkaia Archaeological Museum is 400 m away. The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is 1.1 km away; the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is 1.2 km away.
Hotel Ripa offers private parking on site, in a garage. It costs €20 per day and must be reserved. It is not free parking, so the daily charge and advance reservation are part of the parking conditions.
Hotel Ripa allows pets on request and surcharges may apply. The property provides bowls and baskets for pets. Acceptance is subject to a prior request, so travelling with an animal may involve an additional charge.
Hotel Ripa does not have a lift, and the rooms are on the first floor. You will need to climb stairs to reach them, which is important to consider if you have reduced mobility or need to avoid steps.
Hotel Ripa offers single rooms, double rooms, twin rooms and a Double Deluxe Room with river views. Room sizes range from 9 to 20 m², and all have a private bathroom and a flat-screen TV. The Deluxe room also has a patio and city views.
Yes, Hotel Ripa provides free WiFi in the rooms. A flat-screen TV and telephone are also among the communication facilities available at the accommodation.
Hotel Ripa requires a damage deposit of €30, charged to a card before arrival. The amount is refunded to the card used for the charge seven days after check-out, following an inspection of the accommodation.