Pensión Plaza Nueva
Bilbao · Basque Country

Pensión Plaza Nueva

Guest house in Bilbao, on Plaza Nueva, with rooms featuring private bathrooms, free WiFi and an accessible option for people with reduced mobility.

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8.7 Score
1.079 Reviews
14:00 Check-in
Area Bilbao
Nearby Plaza Nueva · 30 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 14:00

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Pensión Plaza Nueva

Pensión Plaza Nueva is a guest house in Bilbao, located on Plaza Nueva and a two-minute walk from Teatro Arriaga. Its address in the Casco Viejo means Casco Viejo metro station is nearby, 100 m away, and Zazpikaleak / Casco Viejo railway station is 130 m away. It offers single and double rooms for one or two people. All have a private bathroom and air conditioning; some offer city views, and there is an accessible room for people with reduced mobility.

The rooms have a flat-screen TV, coffee machine, safe, desk, bed linen and towels. WiFi is free throughout the property, which also has a lift and daily housekeeping. There is no parking. Breakfast is served at Aitaren Boulevard Restaurante, 180 m away. The guest house has no reception: payments not made in advance or online are made at Pensión AMA BILBAO, at Calle Lotería, 3. Before arrival, guests are asked to complete the traveller registration form and present an official identity document.

Pensión Plaza Nueva
★ 8.7 · Fabulous · 1.079 reviews

Plan your stay at Pensión Plaza Nueva

Guest house in Bilbao, on Plaza Nueva, with rooms featuring private bathrooms, free WiFi and an accessible option for people with reduced mobility.

Room types

The guest house offers single and double rooms, with a double bed or two single beds. All have a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine. They accommodate one or two people and range in size from 8 to 15 m². The single room is 8 m²; the accessible room with a large double bed is the most spacious, at 15 m², and has a walk-in shower.

The other double rooms are 12 m². You can choose between options with a double bed, a large double bed or two single beds. Some rooms have city views, among both the single and double options. Bed linen and towels are included, and the rooms also have a safe, desk and toiletries. The main differences between room categories are the floor area, bed configuration and bathroom accessibility.

Single Room — Pensión Plaza Nueva
Single Room
8 m²

  • 1 Single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • City view
  • Safety deposit box

At 8 m² and accommodating one person, this is the most compact option at the guest house. It has city views, a private bathroom with a shower and air conditioning. It also has a coffee machine, safe and desk. Its single bed sets it apart from the other categories, which accommodate up to two people.

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Room with Large Double Bed and Walk-in Shower - Accessible — Pensión Plaza Nueva
Room with Large Double Bed and Walk-in Shower - Accessible
15 m²

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Walk-in shower
  • Coffee machine

At 15 m², this is the most spacious room and is adapted for people with reduced mobility. It has a large double bed and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Air conditioning, a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV complete this option for up to two guests.

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Double Room — Pensión Plaza Nueva
Double Room
12 m²

  • 1 Double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Double bed
  • Safety deposit box

This 12 m² room has a double bed and accommodates two people. It features a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning and a coffee machine, as well as a flat-screen TV and safe. Unlike the categories that highlight city views, this room offers a straightforward double-bed arrangement.

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Deluxe Twin Room — Pensión Plaza Nueva
Deluxe Twin Room
12 m²

  • 2 Single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • City view
  • Two single beds

This Deluxe category offers 12 m², two single beds and city views. It is the option for two people who prefer separate beds, unlike the double rooms with a single bed. It includes a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV and a coffee machine.

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Deluxe Room with Large Double Bed — Pensión Plaza Nueva
Deluxe Room with Large Double Bed
12 m²

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • City view
  • Safety deposit box

This 12 m² Deluxe room combines a large double bed with city views. It is an option for two people who prefer to share a bed, unlike the Deluxe category with two single beds. It has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning, a coffee machine and a flat-screen TV.

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Standard Double Room — Pensión Plaza Nueva
Standard Double Room
12 m²

  • 1 Large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • City view
  • Desk

The Standard category offers 12 m², a large double bed and city views, and accommodates up to two people. It has the same bed configuration and floor area as the Deluxe room with a large bed; its name identifies it as the Standard option. The private bathroom has a shower, and the room includes air conditioning and a safe.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you’re staying in the Casco Viejo: the guest house is on Plaza Nueva, 30 m from the square and a two-minute walk from Teatro Arriaga.
  • you want to get around by public transport: Casco Viejo metro station is 100 m away and Zazpikaleak / Casco Viejo is 130 m away.
  • you need an internet connection: free WiFi is available throughout the property.
  • you’re travelling alone: the single room is 8 m², has a private bathroom and accommodates one person.
  • you need an accessible room: there is an option for people with reduced mobility, with a walk-in shower.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need parking at the accommodation: the guest house has no parking.
  • you want to have breakfast at the accommodation: breakfast is served at Aitaren Boulevard Restaurante, 180 m away.
  • you prefer accommodation with a reception: the guest house has no reception, and some payments are made at Pensión AMA BILBAO, at Calle Lotería, 3.
  • you need a spacious room for one person: the single room is 8 m².

Hotel facilities & services

Pensión Plaza Nueva offers free WiFi throughout the property and rooms with air conditioning, a private bathroom, shower, coffee machine and flat-screen TV. Housekeeping is provided daily, and a lift gives access to the upper floors. The accommodation is adapted for people with reduced mobility, with a lower washbasin and a toilet with grab rails; the bathroom also has an emergency cord.

The communal areas have security cameras and the rooms include a safe; heating is available and some rooms are soundproofed. The building is non-smoking and has non-smoking rooms. Private check-in and check-out are available, as well as tourist information. There is no parking at the property. Breakfast is served off site at Aitaren Boulevard Restaurante, 180 m away. Room amenities also include towels, bed linen, toiletries and a hairdryer.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Tourist information
  • Shower
  • Lift
  • Coffee machine

General facilities

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in / check-out
  • Tourist information
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Safety deposit box
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Soundproof rooms
  • Lift
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Lowered washbasin
  • Toilet with grab rails

Food & drink

  • Tea/coffee maker

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

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

Location & what to see

Pensión Plaza Nueva is at number 1 Plaza Nueva, in Bilbao's Casco Viejo. The square itself is 30 m away and Teatro Arriaga is a two-minute walk away. Iglesia de San Nicolás is 100 m away, while Parque El Arenal is 140 m away. Also nearby are Museo Arqueológico de Bizkaia, 150 m away, and Museo Vasco, 170 m away; the area lets you explore architecture, green spaces and cultural attractions without travelling far from the accommodation.

To get around Bilbao, Casco Viejo metro station is 100 m away. Zazpikaleak / Casco Viejo railway station is 130 m away; Bilbao-Concordia is 250 m away and Abando railway station is 450 m away. Bilbao Airport is 4.3 km away. These connections make it easy to reach other parts of the city and its main attractions, and to plan journeys around the city by public transport.

Museo Guggenheim Bilbao is 1.3 km away and Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao is 1.4 km away. On the route towards the river, you can see Puente de Calatrava, 850 m away, and Puente de La Salve, 1.3 km away. Funicular de Artxanda is 1.2 km away; a ride up offers views over Bilbao from above. For a visit focused on local history, Museo de Pasos is 250 m away and Museo de Illusiones is 370 m away. Plaza Nueva is also a useful starting point for exploring the streets of the Casco Viejo on foot.

Plaza Nueva — Arcaded square in the Casco Viejo, surrounded by traditional architecture and bars. 30 m
Church of San Nicolás — Baroque church beside the historic streets of Bilbao's Casco Viejo. 100 m
Park El Arenal — Green space by the river, with walkways and landscaped areas. 140 m
Archaeological Museum of Bizkaia — Explore the archaeology and different historical periods of Bizkaia. 150 m
Basque Museum — Collections devoted to the history and traditions of the Basque people. 170 m
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao — Contemporary art museum in an iconic building beside the river. 1,3 km

What guests say about Pensión Plaza Nueva

8.7
Fabulous · 1.079 reviews
Staff
8.7
Comfort
9.1
Location
9.6
Cleanliness
9.2
Facilities
8.9
Value for money
8.6
Free Wi-Fi
8.6

Guests particularly value the cleanliness and comfort, and also appreciate the facilities and staff service. WiFi and value for money receive somewhat more moderate ratings, although the overall impression among guests is favourable.

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