NH Collection Villa de Bilbao

Indautxu & San Mamés · Bilbao

NH Collection Villa de Bilbao 1

Axel’s take

A dependable Bilbao base with spacious rooms, strong breakfasts and some uneven upkeep.

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Axel’s rating: 8.5/10 · an upscale 4-star city hotel on Bilbao’s Gran Vía

NH Collection Villa de Bilbao is an upscale 4-star city hotel that gets the important things right: generous rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests consistently praise cleanliness and breakfast, making this a strong pick for a comfortable city break or business trip. Its Gran Vía setting suits San Mamés and Euskalduna events particularly well, with museums and public transport within easy reach.

The reservations are about consistency rather than the basics. Some recent guests describe tired bathrooms and furniture, while others report weekend nightlife noise or imperfect soundproofing. Ask for a quieter room if sleep matters more than a street view. Parking costs extra and cannot be reserved; check whether breakfast is included, too. We'd look elsewhere for Old Town atmosphere or uniformly fresh interiors.

Rooms
Spacious with comfortable beds, but some recent guests report worn furnishings and bathrooms.
Cleanliness
Strong overall feedback across major sites, despite occasional bathroom-maintenance complaints.
Service
Friendly, helpful staff are among the most consistently praised features.
Amenities
Free rooftop gym, Wi-Fi, Basque restaurant and bar; breakfast earns frequent praise.
Fees and surprises
Parking and pets incur charges; breakfast depends on the booking, and parking spaces are not reservable.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

Gran Via, 87, Bilbao

Convenient for San Mamés, Euskalduna and transport; less suited to staying amid Old Town nightlife.

Amenities and check-in

Free rooftop gym, Wi-Fi, Basque restaurant and bar; breakfast earns frequent praise.

Check-in

after 3:00 PM

Check-out

before 12:00 PM

  • No pool
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center (free)
  • Self parking (extra charge)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Parking (on site): €28 per car per night; Pets: €35 per guest per stay
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NH Collection Villa de Bilbao — Bilbao, Spain and Canary Islands

NH Collection Villa de Bilbao is an upscale 4-star city hotel on Bilbao’s Gran Vía in Bilbao, Spain and Canary Islands.

Address: Gran Via, 87, Bilbao. Property ID: 1218189.

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/bilbao/nh-collection-villa-de-bilbao-1218189

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Axel's take: 8.5/10

A dependable Bilbao base with spacious rooms, strong breakfasts and some uneven upkeep. an upscale 4-star city hotel on Bilbao’s Gran Vía, scored for what it is.

NH Collection Villa de Bilbao is an upscale 4-star city hotel that gets the important things right: generous rooms, comfortable beds and helpful staff. Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests consistently praise cleanliness and breakfast, making this a strong pick for a comfortable city break or business trip. Its Gran Vía setting suits San Mamés and Euskalduna events particularly well, with museums and public transport within easy reach.

The reservations are about consistency rather than the basics. Some recent guests describe tired bathrooms and furniture, while others report weekend nightlife noise or imperfect soundproofing. Ask for a quieter room if sleep matters more than a street view. Parking costs extra and cannot be reserved; check whether breakfast is included, too. We'd look elsewhere for Old Town atmosphere or uniformly fresh interiors.

  • Best for: business and conference travelers; football fans visiting San Mamés; city-break travelers who prioritize room space

  • Watch out for: weekend nightlife noise in some rooms; uneven room and bathroom condition; paid parking cannot be reserved

  • Location: Convenient for San Mamés, Euskalduna and transport; less suited to staying amid Old Town nightlife.

  • Rooms: Spacious with comfortable beds, but some recent guests report worn furnishings and bathrooms.

  • Cleanliness: Strong overall feedback across major sites, despite occasional bathroom-maintenance complaints.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful staff are among the most consistently praised features.

  • Amenities: Free rooftop gym, Wi-Fi, Basque restaurant and bar; breakfast earns frequent praise.

  • Fees and surprises: Parking and pets incur charges; breakfast depends on the booking, and parking spaces are not reservable.

Axel's opinion of NH Collection Villa de Bilbao, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About NH Collection Villa de Bilbao

  • Property type: Villas and Bungalows
  • 4-star hotel
  • NH collection
  • Gran Via, 87, Bilbao
  • Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 3,996 reviews (location 4.7/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Bilbao Airport: 13 min by taxi · Santander Airport: 63 min by taxi · San Sebastian Airport: 83 min by taxi · Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao: 10 min walk · Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: 16 min walk · Bizkaia Bridge: 24 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Parking (on site): €28 per car per night; Pets: €35 per guest per stay
  • Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Self parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly, Full-service laundry, Accessible elevator, Wi-Fi (free), Business center, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 15:00
  • Check-out by: 12:00
  • City page: Hotels in Bilbao

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Superior Double room (full double bed)

Superior Double room with view (full double bed)

Superior Twin room (twin beds)

Premium Double room (full double bed)

Premium Twin room (twin beds)

Connecting Family room

Adjoining Family room

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

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