Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Bilbao · Basque Country · 3 Stars

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Three-star hotel in Bilbao, next to the Old Town, with soundproofed rooms, buffet breakfast and the metro station 100 metres away.

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8.6 Score
3.234 Reviews
3★ Stars
15:00 Check-in
Area Bilbao
Nearby Plaza Nueva · 50 m
Parking Paid
Wi-Fi Free
Check-in 15:00
Pets Allowed

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Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao is a 3-star hotel in Bilbao, 100 metres from Arriaga Theatre and next to Casco Viejo metro station. Its address, Los Fueros, 2, places your stay between the Old Town and the city’s main routes.

Its rooms, for one, two or up to three people, offer air conditioning, a private bathroom, a Smart TV and a minibar. Depending on the category, you can choose views of an inner courtyard or the city, a bathtub or shower, and a single bed, two single beds or a large double bed. Soundproofing is a practical feature in this central setting.

The hotel has free WiFi, a 24-hour reception, concierge service and luggage storage. Buffet breakfast is served every morning; there is no on-site parking, although discounted public parking is available nearby. Pets are allowed on request and surcharges may apply. Plaza Nueva, Santiago Cathedral and Arriaga Theatre are a few minutes’ walk away, while the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is 1.3 km away.

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
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Three-star hotel in Bilbao, next to the Old Town, with soundproofed rooms, buffet breakfast and the metro station 100 metres away.

Room types

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao has five room categories, with options for one, two or up to three people. All have air conditioning and a private bathroom; the rooms also include a flat-screen TV and minibar. They range from 15 to 26 m², with layouts that include a single bed, two single beds or a large double bed.

The views help distinguish the rooms: some overlook an inner courtyard, while others face the city or a place of interest. Some rooms have a shower and others a bathtub; several also have a bidet. The Basic Single Room is designed for one person, while the Superior Double Room accommodates up to three guests. The Classic Rooms offer a choice of two single beds or a large double bed, and the basic rooms combine a simple layout with courtyard views.

Basic Single Room — Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Basic Single Room
15 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 single bed
  • Max 1 guest
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Desk

At 15 m² and designed for one person, the Basic Single Room offers a compact layout with a single bed. It overlooks an inner courtyard and has a desk, wooden or parquet flooring and air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom with a shower. It’s a practical room for solo travellers.

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Classic Room with City View - 2 Beds — Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Classic Room with City View - 2 Beds
20 m² · Private bathroom

  • 2 single beds
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bathtub
  • View of a place of interest

This 20 m² room accommodates two people and has two single beds. Its views of the city and a place of interest set it apart from the options overlooking the courtyard. The private bathroom includes a bathtub and bidet, a practical combination for guests who prefer this type of bathroom.

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Superior Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds — Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Superior Double Room - 1 or 2 Beds
26 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 3 guests
  • City view
  • Bathtub

At 26 m² and accommodating up to three people, the Superior Double Room offers views of the city and a place of interest. It has a large double bed and a private bathroom with a bathtub and bidet. Its size and capacity make it suitable for guests who need a little more space during their stay.

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Basic Double Room — Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Basic Double Room
18 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Inner courtyard view
  • Shower

The 18 m² Basic Double Room has a large double bed and views of an inner courtyard. The private bathroom has a shower, unlike the Classic Rooms with a bathtub. You’ll also find a safe and desk in this soundproofed room designed for two people.

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Classic Room with City View - 1 Double Bed — Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Classic Room with City View - 1 Double Bed
17 m² · Private bathroom

  • 1 large double bed
  • Max 2 guests
  • Bathtub
  • View of a place of interest

This Classic Room is 17 m² and has a large double bed, with views of the city and a place of interest. The private bathroom includes a bathtub and bidet. Unlike the Classic Room with two single beds, it has a double bed for guests who prefer to sleep in one bed.

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Is this the right hotel for you?

Yes, if...

  • you want to explore the Old Town on foot: Plaza Nueva is 50 m away and Arriaga Theatre is 100 m away.
  • you travel by public transport: Casco Viejo metro station is 100 m away and Bilbao-Concordia is 250 m away.
  • you value having free WiFi throughout the property.
  • you’re travelling with a pet and can request permission to bring it, bearing in mind that surcharges may apply.
  • you’d like to start the day with a buffet breakfast served every morning.

Maybe not, if...

  • you need on-site parking: the hotel has no parking, although discounted public parking is available nearby.
  • you need pets to be accepted automatically: pets are allowed on request.
  • you don’t want to pay possible surcharges for travelling with a pet.
  • you’re travelling with more than three people and need to accommodate everyone in a single room.

Hotel facilities & services

The hotel takes care of the practical details of a city stay with a 24-hour reception, concierge service, luggage storage and tourist information. It also offers daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing services; fax and photocopying facilities are available for work or other tasks. The lift, heating and safe complete the general facilities.

The rooms have a private bathroom, free toiletries, towels, a hairdryer, bed linen and a wardrobe. They also feature air conditioning, soundproofing, a desk and a flat-screen TV; free WiFi is available throughout the property. A minibar is provided in the rooms. Pets are allowed on request and surcharges may apply.

Great for your stay

  • Private bathroom
  • Free WiFi
  • Pets allowed
  • Air conditioning
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tourist information
  • Minibar
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry service

General facilities

  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tourist information
  • 24-hour reception
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Ironing service
  • Laundry service
  • Fax / photocopier
  • Safe
  • Heating
  • Soundproofing
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Air conditioning

Food & drink

  • Minibar

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet

Room amenities

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

Location & what to see

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao is at Los Fueros, 2, 50 m from Plaza Nueva and 110 m from El Arenal Park. The hotel is in the Old Town, next to the Siete Calles, with shops, bars and restaurants on nearby streets. Toma y Daka and Bar Argoitia are 30 m away; La Olla is 40 m away. Casco Viejo metro station is 100 m away. Santiago Cathedral is 300 m away and Arriaga Theatre is 100 m away.

To get around Bilbao, Casco Viejo metro station is 100 m away and Zazpikaleak / Casco Viejo station is 130 m away. Bilbao-Concordia is 250 m away; Abando railway station and Abando metro station are 400 m away. Bilbao Airport is 14 km away. Discounted public parking is available nearby, while the hotel has no on-site parking.

Plaza Nueva and El Arenal Park are nearby spots to start a walk around the Old Town. The Basque Museum is 210 m away and the Bizkaia Archaeological Museum is 190 m away. For a wider cultural visit, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is 1.3 km away and the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is 1.4 km away. You can also visit the Calatrava Bridge, 800 m away, or Doña Casilda Iturrízar Park, 1.7 km away.

Plaza Nueva — Arcaded square in the Old Town, surrounded by bars and terraces. 50 m
El Arenal Park — Green space beside the estuary and close to Arriaga Theatre. 110 m
Casco Viejo metro station — Nearby access to the metro network for exploring Bilbao. 100 m
Basque Museum — Collection on the history and traditions of the Basque Country. 210 m
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao — Contemporary art museum beside the Bilbao estuary. 1,3 km
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum — Painting and sculpture in one of the city’s notable museums. 1,4 km

What guests say about Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

8.6
Fabulous · 3.234 reviews
Staff
9.1
Comfort
9.0
Location
9.7
Cleanliness
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Value for money
8.5
Free Wi-Fi
8.7

Reviews particularly highlight the proximity to Bilbao’s main attractions and the staff’s service. Cleanliness receives favourable comments, while the facilities and value for money score somewhat lower than these aspects. Overall, reviews describe a well-rated stay for exploring the city.

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