
Axel’s take
A strong Old Town base, with cleanliness and location outweighing occasional noise.
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Axel’s rating: 8.6/10 · a comfortable 3-star at the entrance to Bilbao’s Old Town
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao is a comfortable 3-star at the entrance to the Old Town, and a strong pick for exploring Bilbao without a car. Plaza Nueva’s pintxos bars, the riverfront and Casco Viejo metro are close by. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, clean rooms and comfortable beds; breakfast also earns consistently positive mentions. For a straightforward city hotel, it delivers very well.
The trade-off is the lively setting: several Tripadvisor guests report street noise or sound carrying between rooms, although others sleep well. The small breakfast room uses scheduled sittings, and parking is off-site. We’d choose it for sightseeing and eating out, but light sleepers and travelers wanting easy car access should look elsewhere.
- Rooms
- Comfortable, air-conditioned rooms with minibars; several guests flag imperfect sound insulation.
- Cleanliness
- A clear strength across recent Expedia reviews and Booking.com’s cleanliness rating.
- Service
- Friendly, helpful reception staff attract repeated praise across Tripadvisor and Expedia.
- Amenities
- Buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a lift and 24-hour reception cover the city-break essentials.
- Fees and surprises
- Breakfast may cost extra; nearby parking and pets carry charges, with pet conditions worth confirming directly.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
Calle Fueros, 2, Bilbao
At the Old Town entrance, close to Plaza Nueva, the river and Casco Viejo metro—not a beach hotel.
Amenities and check-in
Buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a lift and 24-hour reception cover the city-break essentials.
Check-in
after 3:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- No pool
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Self parking (extra charge)
- Pet-friendly (extra charge)
- Dogs allowed
- Cats allowed
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking (off site): €20 per car per night; Pets: €25 per guest per stay
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Sercotel Arenal Bilbao — Bilbao, Spain and Canary Islands
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao is a comfortable 3-star at the entrance to Bilbao’s Old Town in Bilbao, Spain and Canary Islands.
Address: Calle Fueros, 2, Bilbao. Property ID: 1462953.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/bilbao/sercotel-arenal-bilbao-1462953
Axel private rates
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Total price: $184 USD
2026-11-29 to 2026-12-02 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-05 | $144 for 1 night · 2 nights $290 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-06 | $146 for 1 night · 2 nights $302 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $156 for 1 night · 2 nights $223 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $158 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-09 | $91 for 1 night · 2 nights $230 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-10 | $139 for 1 night · 2 nights $286 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-11 | $147 for 1 night · 2 nights $300 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $153 for 1 night · 2 nights $316 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $163 for 1 night · 2 nights $313 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $150 for 1 night · 2 nights $220 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $70 for 1 night · 2 nights $150 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $80 for 1 night · 2 nights $154 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $74 for 1 night · 2 nights $147 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $73 for 1 night · 2 nights $157 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $84 for 1 night · 2 nights $236 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $152 for 1 night · 2 nights $310 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $158 for 1 night · 2 nights $220 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $62 for 1 night · 2 nights $132 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $70 for 1 night · 2 nights $140 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $70 for 1 night · 2 nights $159 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $89 for 1 night · 2 nights $156 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $67 for 1 night · 2 nights $196 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $129 for 1 night · 2 nights $244 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $115 for 1 night · 2 nights $172 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $57 for 1 night · 2 nights $123 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $66 for 1 night · 2 nights $127 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-12-01 | $61 for 1 night · 2 nights $124 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $63 for 1 night · 2 nights $125 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $62 for 1 night · 2 nights $195 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $133 for 1 night · 2 nights $274 · up to 14 nights priced |
#1 of 2 hotels in Casco Viejo & Arenal by Axel's take. Casco Viejo & Arenal is #2 of 5 places to stay in Bilbao. The best hotels in Casco Viejo & Arenal, ranked · Where to stay in Bilbao
Axel's take: 8.6/10
A strong Old Town base, with cleanliness and location outweighing occasional noise. a comfortable 3-star at the entrance to Bilbao’s Old Town, scored for what it is.
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao is a comfortable 3-star at the entrance to the Old Town, and a strong pick for exploring Bilbao without a car. Plaza Nueva’s pintxos bars, the riverfront and Casco Viejo metro are close by. Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the helpful staff, clean rooms and comfortable beds; breakfast also earns consistently positive mentions. For a straightforward city hotel, it delivers very well.
The trade-off is the lively setting: several Tripadvisor guests report street noise or sound carrying between rooms, although others sleep well. The small breakfast room uses scheduled sittings, and parking is off-site. We’d choose it for sightseeing and eating out, but light sleepers and travelers wanting easy car access should look elsewhere.
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Best for: car-free city breaks; pintxos and Old Town sightseeing; couples wanting comfortable basics
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Watch out for: street and occasional inter-room noise; scheduled breakfast sittings; paid parking off-site
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Location: At the Old Town entrance, close to Plaza Nueva, the river and Casco Viejo metro—not a beach hotel.
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Rooms: Comfortable, air-conditioned rooms with minibars; several guests flag imperfect sound insulation.
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Cleanliness: A clear strength across recent Expedia reviews and Booking.com’s cleanliness rating.
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Service: Friendly, helpful reception staff attract repeated praise across Tripadvisor and Expedia.
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Amenities: Buffet breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a lift and 24-hour reception cover the city-break essentials.
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Fees and surprises: Breakfast may cost extra; nearby parking and pets carry charges, with pet conditions worth confirming directly.
Axel's opinion of Sercotel Arenal Bilbao, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- Sercotel Hotels
- Calle Fueros, 2, Bilbao
- Guest rating: 4.4/5 on Google from 1,729 reviews (location 5.0/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Bilbao Airport: 15 min by public transport · Santander Airport: 70 min by taxi · San Sebastian Airport: 85 min by taxi · Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: 6 min by taxi · Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao: 11 min by taxi · Bizkaia Bridge: 31 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Parking (off site): €20 per car per night; Pets: €25 per guest per stay
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Self parking (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Full-service laundry, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas
- Check-in from: 15:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Bilbao
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Classic Twin room (twin beds)
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