Hotel Ripa
Bilbao · Basque Country · 1 Star

Hotel Ripa

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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7.4 Score
1.166 Reviews
1★ Star
14:00 Check-in
Area Bilbao
Nearby El Arenal Park · 130 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00
Pets Allowed

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Hotel Ripa

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
★ 7.4 · Good · 1.166 reviews

Plan your stay at Hotel Ripa

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.

Room types

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.

Double Room — Hotel Ripa
Double Room
13 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet

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.

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Single Room — Hotel Ripa
Single Room
9 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Bidet
  • Flat-screen TV

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.

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Twin Room — Hotel Ripa
Twin Room
13 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bathtub
  • Bidet

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.

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Deluxe Double Room with River View - 1 or 2 Beds — Hotel Ripa
Deluxe Double Room with River View - 1 or 2 Beds
20 m²

  • 2 Single beds or 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • River view
  • Patio

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.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore the area around El Arenal Park, Plaza Nueva and the Bilbao estuary on foot.
  • you want to get around by public transport: Abando is 200 m away and Bilbao La Concordia is 170 m away.
  • you want a room with a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and free WiFi.
  • you are travelling with a pet: pets are allowed on request, although surcharges may apply.
  • you want to choose between a single room, a double room, a twin room or a Deluxe room with river views and a patio.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need a building with a lift: Hotel Ripa is on the first floor and has no lift.
  • you are looking for free parking: private parking costs €20 per day and requires advance reservation.
  • you are travelling with more than two people in one room: all four room types have a maximum capacity of one or two people.
  • you need to confirm that your pet will be accepted without a surcharge: pets are allowed on request and charges may apply.

Hotel facilities & services

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.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tourist information
  • Bar route
  • Private parking
  • Parking in a garage
  • Luggage storage

General facilities

  • Bar route
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Shared TV lounge
  • Private check-in / check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour reception
  • Security cameras outside the property
  • Security cameras in common areas
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Fan

Parking

  • Parking in a garage

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Wardrobe
  • Socket near the bed
  • Desk

Location & what to see

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.

El Arenal Park — Green space beside the estuary, suitable for a walk in the city centre. 130 m
Plaza Nueva — Arcaded square in the Old Town, surrounded by bars and historic buildings. 250 m
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao — Contemporary art museum known for its architecture beside the estuary. 1,1 km
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum — Art collection bringing together works from different periods and places of origin. 1,2 km
Etxebarría Park — Elevated urban park with paths and open spaces where you can relax. 650 m
Bilbao La Concordia — Central railway station, useful for travelling to and from Bilbao. 170 m

What guests say about Hotel Ripa

7.4
Good · 1.166 reviews
Staff
8.9
Comfort
7.6
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
8.0
Facilities
7.2
Value for money
7.1
Free Wi-Fi
8.5

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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