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Three-star hotel in Bilbao, in a 19th-century building opposite the Arriaga Theatre, with a buffet breakfast, bicycle hire and nearby museums.
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Petit Palace Arana Bilbao is a 3-star hotel in Bilbao, housed in a 19th-century building opposite the Arriaga Theatre. It is 200 m from Santiago Cathedral, beside the streets and squares of the Old Town, and lets you combine architecture, museums and walks along the estuary.
The rooms have a minibar, flat-screen TV, private bathroom with shower and free WiFi. Options include single, double and family rooms for up to four people; depending on the category, you’ll find views of the city, the estuary or an interior courtyard, and some rooms have a balcony. Air conditioning or heating is available depending on the season. Breakfast is served buffet-style, with gluten-free dishes available on request. The hotel offers bicycle and car hire and allows pets for a supplement of EUR 25 per animal per stay. There is no private parking: public parking is available nearby for EUR 20 per day.
The rooms at Petit Palace Arana Bilbao include single, double and family options, with floor areas of 11, 20 or 24 m². All have a private bathroom and air conditioning, as well as a flat-screen TV and minibar. The single room faces an interior courtyard; double rooms may offer city or courtyard views, and some have a balcony. One of the double room options is 24 m² and accommodates up to four people.
For a stay as a couple, there are double rooms, while other categories have extra beds. There is also an interior double room with a 135 cm bed and an 11 m² single room designed for one person. Rooms with city views overlook Bilbao’s urban surroundings; those facing the courtyard offer an interior outlook. Sizes and layouts vary across the options, to suit solo, couple or family trips.
At 20 m², this room has air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. Some units have a balcony; rooms may also be interior- or exterior-facing, subject to availability. It accommodates two people and includes free WiFi and a practical layout for a city stay.
At 20 m², this double room has views of the city and estuary, setting it apart from the options overlooking the courtyard. It has a large double bed, a private bathroom with a shower and air conditioning, as well as a bathrobe, flat-screen TV and minibar.
At 11 m², this single room faces an interior courtyard and has a patio, unlike the options with urban views. It includes a single bed, a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. It accommodates one person.
At 24 m² with city views, this room accommodates up to four people. Its main configuration has four single beds, along with a private bathroom, shower, air conditioning, minibar and flat-screen TV. It offers more space than the 20 m² rooms for a family stay.
This 20 m² room combines a double bed and a single bed, and accommodates up to three people. Its city views set it apart from the interior double room; it has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. Some units may have a private balcony.
At 11 m², this interior double room overlooks a courtyard and has a 135 cm-wide double bed. Its compact size and interior-facing aspect set it apart from the double rooms with city views. It has a private bathroom with a shower, air conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV.
The hotel has a 24-hour reception, concierge, luggage storage and express check-in and check-out. A lift makes it easy to get between floors, and there is a safe and a shared lounge with a TV area. You can hire bicycles and cars to explore Bilbao; daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing services are also available.
The rooms have a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries, towels, bed linen and a hairdryer, as well as a wardrobe and desk. Facilities include a minibar, telephone and flat-screen TV. Free WiFi is available throughout the property, and pets are allowed, possibly for an additional charge. Families can use pushchairs, baby safety gates and babysitting services. Facilities are also available for guests with reduced mobility and wheelchair users.
Petit Palace Arana Bilbao is at Bidebarrieta, 2, in the Old Town, next to the Arriaga Theatre and 200 m from Santiago Cathedral. Plaza Nueva is 150 m away; shops, bars and pedestrian streets nearby make it easy to explore the historic centre on foot. Nearby buildings include Palacio Gortázar, 80 m away, and Palacio Allende Salazar, 120 m away. El Arenal Park is 170 m away, beside the estuary, and San Nicolás Church is 210 m away. Squares, urban architecture and old streets make up the immediate surroundings.
Bilbao La Concordia is 170 m away and Abando railway station is 300 m away; both offer rail connections. Casco Viejo and Abando metro stations are 250 and 300 m away respectively, and Abando bus station is 350 m away. Bilbao Airport is 4.4 km away. The hotel offers an airport shuttle for an additional charge, which must be requested before arrival. The nearby stations make it easy to get around the city and connect to other destinations in the Basque Country.
The Basque Museum and the Bizkaia Archaeological Museum are 250 and 280 m away, and the Bilbao Museum of Reproductions is 400 m away. For a longer walk, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum are 1.3 km away; La Salve Bridge is the same distance away. Etxebarria Park, 700 m away, offers open space. In August, Aste Nagusia adds celebrations and activities to the city’s calendar. The rest of the year, cultural visits, Old Town squares and walks along the estuary let you explore Bilbao on foot.
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Reviews particularly highlight the staff’s service and how easy it is to explore Bilbao from the Old Town. Cleanliness, comfort and WiFi also receive positive comments, while the facilities and value for money receive somewhat more moderate ratings.
Rates at Petit Palace Arana Bilbao vary depending on the dates, season and room. You can check the current price for your dates here.
Petit Palace Arana Bilbao is 4.4 km from Bilbao Airport; the drive usually takes around 15 minutes. The hotel offers a shuttle for an additional charge, which you need to request before arrival. Bilbao La Concordia is 170 m away and Abando railway station is 300 m away; Casco Viejo and Abando metro stations are 250 and 300 m away. The hotel has no parking; public parking is available nearby for EUR 20 per day.
Petit Palace Arana Bilbao is opposite the Arriaga Theatre and 150 m from Plaza Nueva. Santiago Cathedral is 200 m away and the Basque Museum is 250 m away. For a visit to a modern art museum, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is 1.3 km away. The streets of the Old Town connect these places with squares, churches and other museums in the city centre.
Petit Palace Arana Bilbao serves a buffet breakfast in the dining room, with continental, English or Irish, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and American options. Gluten-free meals are also prepared on request.
Yes, Petit Palace Arana Bilbao allows pets. The supplement is EUR 25 per animal per stay; bringing a pet may incur this additional charge, so bear it in mind when arranging your pet’s accommodation.
At Petit Palace Arana Bilbao, guests under 18 may only stay when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The hotel has family rooms, pushchairs, baby safety gates and babysitting services.
Petit Palace Arana Bilbao offers bicycle hire for exploring Bilbao. You can also hire cars, so the hotel provides options for getting around on two wheels or travelling by road.
