Five-star hotel in Bilbao, with avant-garde architecture, a heated semi-indoor pool, a wellness area and Basque cuisine made with local produce.
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Meliá Bilbao is a 5-star hotel in Bilbao, next to Doña Casilda Park and with a heated semi-indoor pool. Its avant-garde architecture extends to rooms and suites with views of the city, the estuary or the mountains. Options vary in size and layout: there are connecting rooms, family options and The Level stays, as well as a junior suite with a seating area.
The Aizian restaurant prepares Basque cuisine with local and organic produce; dinner is reserved for staying guests and is served from 20:30 to 22:30. The wellness centre brings together a gym, sauna and pool, while the meeting rooms can be used to organise gatherings and events. A few minutes' walk away are the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, Doña Casilda Park and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. San Mamés metro station is 600 m away, a convenient connection for combining cultural visits, walks along the estuary and work commitments.
Meliá Bilbao's rooms include options such as the Meliá Room, Family Room, Melia Connecting Rooms and various The Level categories. Some have views of the city, a landmark or the estuary; for example, a Meliá Room is 22 m², the Family Room is 28 m² and the Junior Suite The Level is 45 m². The Melia Connecting Rooms can accommodate up to six people.
A private bathroom with a bath is a standard feature in the rooms. Depending on the category, they also have air conditioning, a minibar, a sauna, a flat-screen TV, bathrobes and slippers. Rooms with river views offer a different perspective on the surroundings, while Supreme with Terrace The Level adds an outdoor space and the Junior Suite The Level has a seating area. The range lets you choose between twin or double beds, connecting rooms and options with a terrace or views.
At 22 m², this room has city views and offers a quiet, soundproofed space. The private bathroom has a bath and shower, a practical combination after a day of sightseeing. It has two single beds and can accommodate up to three people.
At 28 m², this room stands out for its two double beds and sauna, as well as its city views. The private bathroom has a bath and shower; it also includes a bathrobe, slippers and bidet. Soundproofing completes the contemporary-style space.
At 22 m², this double room stands out for its estuary views, air conditioning and minibar. The private bathroom has a bath; the room also includes a sauna, bathrobe and bidet. It has two single beds.
This 22 m² room has park views and a double bed. The private bathroom has a bath, shower and bidet; the room also has a sauna, air conditioning and soundproofed walls. The flat-screen TV completes the key amenities.
At 22 m² and with a capacity of up to six people, this option brings together connecting rooms with city views. The main configuration has two single beds. The private bathroom has a bath and shower, while the soundproofed walls help separate the spaces.
This 35 m² The Level room combines river views with an extra-large double bed. The private bathroom has a bath and the space is soundproofed. Air conditioning and a minibar provide additional comforts in a room designed for relaxing.
At 35 m², Supreme The Level offers river views and an extra-large double bed. Unlike the bath in the The Level Room, the private bathroom here has a bath and shower. There is also air conditioning, a minibar and soundproofed walls.
This 35 m² room adds a terrace to the city views and extra-large double bed. The private bathroom has a bath, shower and bidet; a bathrobe and slippers are also provided. Soundproofing and air conditioning complete the space.
Meliá Bilbao combines spaces for relaxing with useful services for an urban stay. It has a terrace and sun terrace, a 24-hour reception, luggage storage and daily housekeeping. For business meetings, there is a business centre and meeting or banquet rooms; the hotel also offers airport transfers and room service. The property is adapted for guests with reduced mobility and has family rooms.
The dining options include two restaurants, a café, a bar and a snack bar. Special-diet menus are also available on request, as well as fruit and wine or champagne. Pets are allowed on request, and bowls and a basket are provided for them. There is garage parking and free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The terrace, temporary art galleries and activities about local culture complete the available spaces and activities.
Meliá Bilbao is in Abandoibarra, next to the estuary and a short distance from parks, squares and museums. Doña Casilda de Iturrizar Park is 160 m away and Plaza Euskadi is 330 m away. The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and Itsasmuseum Bilbao are 350 m away; the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is 650 m away. Deusto Bridge, 250 m away, is another nearby place to cross the estuary and explore its promenades.
Bilbao Airport is 3.6 km away. For public transport, San Mamés metro station is 600 m away and Indautxu station is 700 m away. San Mamés Rail Station is 850 m away, while Abando Bus Station is 1.3 km away. These connections make it easy to plan visits around Bilbao without relying on a car; the old town, including Plaza Nueva, is 1.8 km away.
The area invites you to alternate between museums, architecture and walks by the water. You can spend time at the Guggenheim Museum and the Fine Arts Museum, or visit the Maritime Museum and the green spaces of Abandoibarra. In August, Aste Nagusia fills the city with concerts, activities and a festive atmosphere. At other times of year, museums, squares and walks along the estuary offer urban plans indoors or outdoors.
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Guests particularly appreciate the cleanliness, comfortable beds and staff. They also highlight the surroundings and facilities, with good ratings for Wi-Fi. Value for money receives a somewhat more moderate rating than the better-rated aspects.
Rates at Meliá Bilbao vary depending on the season, room type and dates of your stay. You can check the latest price through our booking channels for the dates you are interested in.
Bilbao Airport is 3.6 km from Meliá Bilbao. To continue by public transport, San Mamés and Indautxu metro stations are 600 m and 700 m away, respectively; San Mamés Rail Station is 850 m away. The property has private paid parking, which must be reserved and costs 28 € per day. You can arrive by metro or train and leave your car in the garage.
Near Meliá Bilbao are Doña Casilda de Iturrizar Park, 160 m away, and the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, 350 m away. Itsasmuseum Bilbao is 350 m away and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is 650 m away. You can also visit Plaza Euskadi, 330 m away, and cross Deusto Bridge, 250 m away. These are landmarks for exploring Abandoibarra, its museums and the riverbanks on foot.
Meliá Bilbao serves a buffet breakfast. The hotel also has a café and two restaurants, including Aizian, which serves Basque cuisine made with local and organic produce; the restaurant is open to staying guests from 20:30 to 22:30.
Yes, Meliá Bilbao allows pets on request and extra charges may apply. Fees start at 50 EUR per pet per day. The hotel also provides bowls and a basket for pets, useful amenities when staying with animals.
Meliá Bilbao has private parking on site, in a garage. It costs 28 € per day and must be reserved in advance; the service is not free.
Meliá Bilbao's wellness centre has a gym, sauna and heated semi-indoor pool with mountain views. You can combine a day of sightseeing with some exercise and a swim at the hotel.
Meliá Bilbao has Meliá Rooms, Family Rooms and Melia Connecting Rooms, as well as The Level categories. Features include estuary views, a terrace and a seating area; the Melia Connecting Rooms let you stay in connected spaces.
At Meliá Bilbao, cots are subject to availability. For families, there is a room type called the Family Room, as well as Melia Connecting Rooms.