Axel’s take
Spacious rooms and standout staff make the uphill location worth considering.
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Axel’s rating: 8.8/10 · A modern 4-star uphill from Bilbao’s Old Town
Spirit Hotel Gran Bilbao is a modern 4-star that makes a strong case for staying outside the centre. Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests consistently praise the spacious rooms, comfortable beds, cleanliness and welcoming staff. Breakfast is another recurring strength, while the hotel’s substantial gym and underground parking make it especially practical for active travelers and road trips. We’d pick it for comfort and value rather than doorstep sightseeing.
The main compromise is the setting: the Old Town is roughly 10–15 minutes away on foot, with an uphill return, though buses stop outside. Several recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests also mention sound carrying between rooms, so light sleepers should request a quieter room. Parking generally costs extra, and its winding entrance can be awkward. Skip it if you want a central base with minimal walking.
- Rooms
- Spacious, individually decorated rooms and comfortable beds; sound insulation draws some complaints.
- Cleanliness
- Strong overall ratings and frequent recent praise outweigh occasional negative reports.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful staff are one of the most consistent strengths across guest-review sites.
- Amenities
- Large complimentary gym, buffet breakfast, restaurant, free Wi-Fi and water-refill stations.
- Fees and surprises
- Breakfast and parking may be extra depending on your booking; pets and EV charging carry additional charges.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.
The location
Avenida Indalecio Prieto, 1, Bilbao
Outside the centre, about 10–15 minutes’ walk from the Old Town; buses stop outside.
Amenities and check-in
Large complimentary gym, buffet breakfast, restaurant, free Wi-Fi and water-refill stations.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Cafe
- Fitness facilities
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking: €16 per car per night; Breakfast: €19; Pets: €20 per guest per night
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Gran Bilbao Hotel: from $127 for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $127 total for Nov 21–22, 2026, 2 adults at Gran Bilbao Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.
Gran Bilbao Hotel is a modern 4-star uphill from Bilbao’s Old Town in Bilbao, Spain and Canary Islands.
Address: Avenida Indalecio Prieto, 1, Bilbao. Property ID: 1129441. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/bilbao/gran-bilbao-hotel-1129441
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/bilbao/gran-bilbao-hotel-1129441/2026-11-21/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $300 | $318 on Booking.com | $18 less (6%) | Nov 2 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $127 USD
2026-11-21 to 2026-11-22 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $195 USD
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4 nights
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5 nights
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6 nights
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7 nights
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8 nights
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9 nights
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10 nights
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11 nights
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12 nights
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14 nights
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Axel's take: 8.8/10
Spacious rooms and standout staff make the uphill location worth considering. A modern 4-star uphill from Bilbao’s Old Town, scored for what it is.
Spirit Hotel Gran Bilbao is a modern 4-star that makes a strong case for staying outside the centre. Booking.com, Expedia and Tripadvisor guests consistently praise the spacious rooms, comfortable beds, cleanliness and welcoming staff. Breakfast is another recurring strength, while the hotel’s substantial gym and underground parking make it especially practical for active travelers and road trips. We’d pick it for comfort and value rather than doorstep sightseeing.
The main compromise is the setting: the Old Town is roughly 10–15 minutes away on foot, with an uphill return, though buses stop outside. Several recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests also mention sound carrying between rooms, so light sleepers should request a quieter room. Parking generally costs extra, and its winding entrance can be awkward. Skip it if you want a central base with minimal walking.
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Best for: Couples prioritizing room comfort; Road trips with a Bilbao stop; Travelers who use the gym
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Watch out for: Uphill walk back from the Old Town; Some reports of noise between rooms; Paid parking with a winding garage entrance
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Location: Outside the centre, about 10–15 minutes’ walk from the Old Town; buses stop outside.
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Rooms: Spacious, individually decorated rooms and comfortable beds; sound insulation draws some complaints.
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Cleanliness: Strong overall ratings and frequent recent praise outweigh occasional negative reports.
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Service: Friendly, helpful staff are one of the most consistent strengths across guest-review sites.
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Amenities: Large complimentary gym, buffet breakfast, restaurant, free Wi-Fi and water-refill stations.
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Fees and surprises: Breakfast and parking may be extra depending on your booking; pets and EV charging carry additional charges.
Axel's opinion of Gran Bilbao Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 23, 2026.
About Gran Bilbao Hotel
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Sercotel Hotels
- Avenida Indalecio Prieto, 1, Bilbao
- Guest rating: 4.6/5 on Google from 10,823 reviews (location 3.7/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Bilbao Airport: 21 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Parking: €16 per car per night; Breakfast: €19; Pets: €20 per guest per night
- Amenities: Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast in the room, Cafe, Fitness facilities, Electric car charging, Parking, Parking nearby, Garage, Pets allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Bilbao
Room types
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Double room (full double bed)
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Twin room (twin beds)
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HGB Club Twin room with view (twin beds)
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Comfort Quadruple room
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Accessible Twin room (twin beds)
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Superior Deluxe Double room (full double bed)
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Superior Deluxe Twin room (twin beds)
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Urban Style Double room (full double bed)
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Urban Style Twin room (twin beds)
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Premium Triple room
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Premium Double room (full double bed)
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Neon Love Double room (full double bed)
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2 Bedrooms Family Quadruple room
- Bedrooms: 2
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Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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Double Suite (full double bed)
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