Pensión Lo Bilbao
Bilbao · Basque Country

Pensión Lo Bilbao

Guest house in Bilbao Old Town, with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi and options with a balcony; the metro and Plaza Nueva are 50 m away.

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8.4 Score
1.030 Reviews
15:00 Check-in
Area Bilbao
Nearby Plaza Nueva · 50 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00

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Pensión Lo Bilbao

Pensión Lo Bilbao is a guest house in Bilbao Old Town, 50 m from Plaza Nueva and Casco Viejo metro station. Its air-conditioned rooms are designed for urban stays for one or two people, with single and double options ranging from 12 to 17 m². All have a private bathroom, flat-screen TV and coffee maker; some also have an interior patio or a balcony with city views. There is also a room adapted for guests with reduced mobility.

The guest house offers free WiFi, a lift, heating and daily housekeeping. There is no parking; Bilbao-Concordia and Abando stations are 300 and 500 m away. Breakfast is served at Aitaren Boulevard Restaurante, 170 m away. Bilbao Airport is 13 km away. Plaza Nueva, the Basque Museum and Arriaga Theatre offer a chance to start exploring the city in the nearby streets, while the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is 1.4 km away.

Pensión Lo Bilbao
★ 8.4 · Very good · 1.030 reviews

Plan your stay at Pensión Lo Bilbao

Guest house in Bilbao Old Town, with air-conditioned rooms, free WiFi and options with a balcony; the metro and Plaza Nueva are 50 m away.

Room types

Pensión Lo Bilbao offers six rooms: one single room for one person and five double rooms for two. They range in size from 12 to 17 m². All have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a coffee maker; bed options include single, large double and extra-large double beds. The single room opens onto an interior patio, while some double rooms have a balcony and city views.

The double room options include an adapted 17 m² room with a walk-in shower and city views. The others differ in their bed configuration and balcony: you can choose two single beds, one large double bed or one extra-large double bed. Three double rooms have a balcony. Coffee makers are available in all rooms, and the rooms with balconies offer city views.

Single Room with Interior Views — Pensión Lo Bilbao
Single Room with Interior Views
12 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Patio
  • Air conditioning

At 12 m² and with capacity for one person, this is the guest house's single room option. Its interior patio sets it apart from the other rooms, which are designed for two guests or have balconies and city views. It includes a single bed, a private bathroom with a shower and a coffee maker.

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Deluxe Double Room - 2 Beds — Pensión Lo Bilbao
Deluxe Double Room - 2 Beds
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • City views

This 15 m² option combines two single beds with a balcony and city views. Unlike the double rooms with one bed, it lets you sleep separately and enjoy private outdoor space. It has air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower and free toiletries.

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Adapted Double Room for Guests with Disabilities - 2 Beds — Pensión Lo Bilbao
Adapted Double Room for Guests with Disabilities - 2 Beds
17 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Walk-in shower
  • City views

At 17 m², this is the largest room and the adapted option for two people. City views and a walk-in shower are its distinguishing features; it also has air conditioning, a private bathroom and two single beds.

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Deluxe Room - 1 Large Bed — Pensión Lo Bilbao
Deluxe Room - 1 Large Bed
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • City views
  • Air conditioning

This 15 m² room has a large double bed and city views, but no balcony, unlike other options that include this outdoor space. It is a compact option for two people, with a private bathroom, shower, air conditioning and a coffee maker for preparing drinks.

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Superior Double Room with Balcony — Pensión Lo Bilbao
Superior Double Room with Balcony
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Extra-large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • City views

Within its 15 m², this room combines a balcony and city views with an extra-large double bed. It shares a balcony with other double room options, but has the largest bed in the range; it also has a private bathroom, shower and air conditioning.

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony — Pensión Lo Bilbao
Deluxe Double Room with Balcony
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Balcony
  • Coffee maker

Also 15 m², this room offers a balcony and city views, but has a large double bed instead of the extra-large bed in the Superior Double Room with Balcony. For two people, it has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and a coffee maker.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to stay in Bilbao Old Town: Plaza Nueva and Casco Viejo metro station are 50 m away.
  • you want free WiFi throughout the property.
  • you are travelling as a couple and prefer a balcony and city views: several double rooms offer both.
  • you need a room adapted for guests with reduced mobility, with a walk-in shower.
  • you want to visit museums on foot: the Bizkaia Archaeological Museum is 110 m away and the Basque Museum is 160 m away.

Maybe not, if...

  • you are arriving by car and need on-site parking: Pensión Lo Bilbao does not have parking.
  • you need breakfast inside the guest house: breakfast is served at Aitaren Boulevard Restaurante, 170 m away.
  • you prefer to have reception in the building: Pensión Lo Bilbao does not have reception.
  • you need a single room for more than two people: the available options accommodate one or two guests.

Hotel facilities & services

At Pensión Lo Bilbao, the lift connects the floors and provides access to the upper floors without using stairs. Rooms have air conditioning and heating, as well as free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and has non-smoking rooms; tiled or marble flooring features in several indoor areas. Daily housekeeping is provided, along with private check-in and check-out.

The rooms have a private bathroom, shower, toilet, towels, bed linen and free toiletries. They also include a hairdryer, clothes rack, desk and power socket near the bed; coffee makers complete the facilities. The flat-screen TV provides entertainment in your room. The guest house offers tourist information to help you plan visits around Bilbao.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Lift
  • Coffee maker

General facilities

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in / check-out
  • Tourist information
  • Invoice provided
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble flooring
  • Heating
  • Lift
  • Facilities for guests with reduced mobility
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Upper floors accessible by lift

Food & drink

  • Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Bed linen
  • Coffee maker
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk

Location & what to see

Pensión Lo Bilbao is at Ekain Cuevas Kalea 3, in Bilbao Old Town, amid pedestrian streets, bars and restaurants. Plaza Nueva is 50 m away, as is Casco Viejo metro station; Arriaga Theatre is 350 m away. Ekain, Ahoan and Sorginzulo restaurants are 10 m away, and Bar Erreka is 40 m away. El Arenal Park, 170 m away, offers a walk alongside the estuary. From these streets, you can explore squares, shops and historic buildings on foot.

To get around the city, Casco Viejo metro station is 50 m away; Zazpikaleak / Casco Viejo railway station is 90 m away, Bilbao-Concordia is 300 m away and Abando railway station is 500 m away. Abando metro station is 450 m away. Bilbao Airport is 13 km away, and the drive usually takes around 15 minutes, depending on traffic. You can also take the A3247 bus from the airport to Termibus and continue by metro towards the old town. Vitoria Airport is 43 km away.

The heritage sites and museums are easy to explore from here: the Bizkaia Archaeological Museum is 110 m away, the Basque Museum is 160 m away and the Museo de Pasos is 200 m away. For a contemporary art visit, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is 1.4 km away; the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is 1.5 km away. Etxebarría Park, 550 m away, offers a change of pace between visits, while the Calatrava Bridge is 850 m away. In the nearby streets, you can try pintxos at the bars and restaurants in Bilbao Old Town, with Plaza Nueva as a landmark for a break between museums and walks along the estuary.

Plaza Nueva — Historic square surrounded by arcades, bars and terraces in Bilbao Old Town. 50 m
Bizkaia Archaeological Museum — Exhibitions exploring the archaeology and history of Bizkaia. 110 m
Basque Museum — Collections on Basque culture, history and traditions. 160 m
El Arenal Park — Green riverside promenade near the historic centre. 170 m
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao — Contemporary art museum in Frank Gehry's iconic building. 1,4 km
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum — Paintings and sculptures from different periods in a notable Bilbao collection. 1,5 km

What guests say about Pensión Lo Bilbao

8.4
Very good · 1.030 reviews
Staff
8.5
Comfort
8.8
Location
9.5
Cleanliness
8.9
Facilities
8.4
Value for money
8.4
Free Wi-Fi
8.5

Reviews reflect a well-maintained stay: cleanliness receives the highest score, and comfort and staff service are also rated highly. Proximity to Bilbao Old Town is among the most appreciated features, along with positively rated WiFi.

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