Hotel in Bilbao close to airport?

[trecile]

I have an early morning flight from the Bilbao airport in July. Does anyone have a recommendation for a hotel near the airport but not too far from the city? I plan to spend two nights there.

 

[Kirkie]

Or, one night in Bilbao, and one in https://hotelseminariobilbao.com/en/home/
Hotel Seminario is very close to the airport, and there is a bus transfer to the airport.
I would not choose it for two nights though.

 

[Tincatinker]

@trecile, spend your time in Bilbao. A taxi to the airport from the centre is likely to take less than 20 minutes especially early in the day and cost €25-30. Probably less than the airport hotel premium and you’ll still need a taxi. There are some great little Hostales around the Plaza Nueva and the Plaza is well worth a visit and within a walk to the Guggenheim and most of the worthwhile sites.

 

[dick bird]

@trecile, spend your time in Bilbao.

I was going to say the same thing. Bilbao airport is not that far from the city so I reckon you´d be better off staying in the centre, making the most of your time in Bilbao and booking an early taxi for your flight. The nearer they are to an airport, the more soulless hotels seem to be.

 

[davejsy]

Might not be what you're looking for, but we've stayed here several times and loved it.
5min from airport and 10min from Bilbao, very peaceful and great food and grounds.

 

[trecile]

Thanks for the suggestions. I have walked the Norte through Bilbao and stayed in the city on one of those occasions, but I haven't spent more than half a day there, so I would like to be close enough to enjoy the city. And looking at the distance to the airport it does seem worthwhile to stay in town.

 

[TravellingMan22]

Thanks for the suggestions. I have walked the Norte through Bilbao and stayed in the city on one of those occasions, but I haven't spent more than half a day there, so I would like to be close enough to enjoy the city. And looking at the distance to the airport it does seem worthwhile to stay in town.

Buses are quick to the airport and start early. Plenty to see and do there!

 

[trecile]

I've reserved an Airbnb that's between the Basílica de la Virgen de Begoña and the Etxebarria Parkea. Several reviews mentioned that the host was very helpful with transportation to the airport. I'll need to be at the airport around 5:30am, so I don't know if a bus will be running that early, but a taxi will be fine.
I will also be arriving to Bilbao on a flight from Santiago.

 

[TravellingMan22]

I've reserved an Airbnb that's between the Basílica de la Virgen de Begoña and the Etxebarria Parkea. Several reviews mentioned that the host was very helpful with transportation to the airport. I'll need to be at the airport around 5:30am, so I don't know if a bus will be running that early, but a taxi will be fine.
I will also be arriving to Bilbao on a flight from Santiag

Sure. It’s a while since I flew from BIO but I think buses started around 5am and it took approx. 30 mins.

 

[m108]

If you decide to take the bus at 5:00, the entrance at that time is outside the main building ("night entrance"), at least that's how it was in 2022
http://apli.bizkaia.net/APPS/DANOK/TQ/DATOS_PARADAS/ITINERARIOS/A3247I.PDF
I slept in Hotel Estadio, which is across the street from the main bus station and a pleasant walk to the center.
Buen Camino!

 

[WalkingMan]

I stayed at the Holiday Inn Express Bilbao,it has a regular shuttle bus to and from the airport that takes about 10 mins and the hotel is about a 20 min,taxi ride to the intermodal station

 

[naplesdon]

I have stayed at both of the hotel next to the airport because I had rental cars to return and pre-dawn flights. Convenient yes, but the places are over priced and the dining option is very limited.

 

[Mark Francis Auchincloss]

I just stayed at this hotel so you can see my positive review on Google Maps. It's 20 minutes drive to airport (11 kms)....Check out this place on Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/oJfMRcSt6qKwUyaB6