Axel’s take
A dependable central base with spacious rooms, helpful staff and a few room-selection caveats.
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Axel’s rating: 8.6/10 · A comfortable, centrally located 4-star in a historic Bilbao building
Sercotel Coliseo is a comfortable 4-star in a historic building, and a strong pick for exploring Bilbao on foot. Its appeal is practical rather than luxurious: generously sized rooms, consistently praised cleanliness and helpful reception staff. Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Hotels.com guests broadly agree on those strengths. Abando station, shopping and pintxos bars are close, with the Old Town and Guggenheim within walking distance.
The main caveat is room allocation: some inward-facing rooms have limited daylight or unappealing outlooks, so ask about the view before booking. The hotel confirms that heating and air-conditioning operate seasonally, worth checking if you sleep warm. Breakfast generally earns praise but costs extra unless included; garage parking is also charged and cannot be reserved ahead. We'd choose it for convenience and comfort, not boutique atmosphere or guaranteed views.
- Rooms
- Spacious and comfortable overall; outlook and natural light vary, and climate control is seasonal.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across major booking and review sites.
- Service
- Recent guests repeatedly praise helpful, organized reception staff.
- Amenities
- Gym, terrace, free Wi-Fi and buffet breakfast cover the city-break basics.
- Fees and surprises
- Breakfast may be extra; garage parking is charged and available to arrange only on arrival.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · concerthotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13, Bilbao
Central shopping-district setting near Abando, with the Old Town and Guggenheim walkable.
Amenities and check-in
Gym, terrace, free Wi-Fi and buffet breakfast cover the city-break basics.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Playroom
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Cafe
- Fitness facilities
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Pets: €25 per guest per stay
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Hotel Sercotel Coliseo — Bilbao, Spain and Canary Islands
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo is a comfortable, centrally located 4-star in a historic Bilbao building in Bilbao, Spain and Canary Islands.
Address: Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13, Bilbao. Property ID: 1180033.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/bilbao/hotel-sercotel-coliseo-1180033
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Axel's take: 8.6/10
A dependable central base with spacious rooms, helpful staff and a few room-selection caveats. A comfortable, centrally located 4-star in a historic Bilbao building, scored for what it is.
Sercotel Coliseo is a comfortable 4-star in a historic building, and a strong pick for exploring Bilbao on foot. Its appeal is practical rather than luxurious: generously sized rooms, consistently praised cleanliness and helpful reception staff. Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Hotels.com guests broadly agree on those strengths. Abando station, shopping and pintxos bars are close, with the Old Town and Guggenheim within walking distance.
The main caveat is room allocation: some inward-facing rooms have limited daylight or unappealing outlooks, so ask about the view before booking. The hotel confirms that heating and air-conditioning operate seasonally, worth checking if you sleep warm. Breakfast generally earns praise but costs extra unless included; garage parking is also charged and cannot be reserved ahead. We'd choose it for convenience and comfort, not boutique atmosphere or guaranteed views.
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Best for: Couples exploring Bilbao on foot; Rail travelers; Families wanting larger rooms
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Watch out for: Some inward-facing rooms lack daylight; Seasonal heating and air-conditioning; Paid parking cannot be reserved ahead
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Location: Central shopping-district setting near Abando, with the Old Town and Guggenheim walkable.
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Rooms: Spacious and comfortable overall; outlook and natural light vary, and climate control is seasonal.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across major booking and review sites.
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Service: Recent guests repeatedly praise helpful, organized reception staff.
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Amenities: Gym, terrace, free Wi-Fi and buffet breakfast cover the city-break basics.
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Fees and surprises: Breakfast may be extra; garage parking is charged and available to arrange only on arrival.
Axel's opinion of Hotel Sercotel Coliseo, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Hotels.com · Tripadvisor · concerthotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Sercotel Hotels
- Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13, Bilbao
- Hotel policies: Pets: €25 per guest per stay
- Amenities: Playroom, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, Fitness facilities, Electric car charging, Parking, Garage, Pets allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Wheelchair access to restaurant, Free Wi-Fi, Business center
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Bilbao
Room types
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Classic Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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- Classic Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Classic Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
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Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Superior Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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- Superior Double room (full double bed) — room photo 3
Superior Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Superior Twin room (twin beds) — room photo 1
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Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 3
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