Sercotel Ayala Bilbao

Sercotel Ayala Bilbao — Bilbao, Spain and Canary Islands

Sercotel Ayala Bilbao is a modern, compact 4-star city hotel near Bilbao-Abando station in Bilbao, Spain and Canary Islands.

Address: Canciller Ayala 3, Bilbao. Property ID: 1173295.

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Total price: $220 USD

2026-11-29 to 2026-12-02 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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November 2026

December 2026

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Axel's take: 8.8/10

A strong central base for Bilbao, with comfort rather than luxury. a modern, compact 4-star city hotel near Bilbao-Abando station, scored for what it is.

Sercotel Ayala is a modern, compact 4-star near Bilbao-Abando station, and we'd pick it for exploring Bilbao on foot. The Old Town, shops and restaurants are close, with the Guggenheim within walking distance. Booking.com, Tripadvisor and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and helpful staff. It delivers the essentials very well without offering much of a luxury-hotel atmosphere.

The compromises are space and facilities. Several guests find rooms compact, some face an interior courtyard, and the small communal areas aren't somewhere to linger. There's no proper evening bar; breakfast generally earns praise, although recent Expedia guests are less consistent about its quality and windowless basement setting. Parking is paid and nearby rather than a straightforward on-site convenience. We'd skip it if you want spacious rooms and a hotel to spend the day in.

• Best for: couples on a city break; travelers arriving by train; sightseeing without a car

• Watch out for: compact rooms and some courtyard views; windowless basement breakfast room; paid off-site parking

• Location: Central Abando location, convenient for the station, shopping and walking to the Old Town.

• Rooms: Modern and comfortable; size and outlook vary, so check the room category.

• Cleanliness: A consistent strength across major booking sites and recent guest reviews.

• Service: Helpful, welcoming staff receive repeated praise; reception operates around the clock.

• Amenities: Free Wi-Fi, buffet breakfast and in-room minibars; limited communal space and no evening bar.

• Fees and surprises: Check breakfast inclusion; nearby parking and pets carry extra charges.

Axel's opinion of Sercotel Ayala Bilbao, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia · Trip.com · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 28, 2026.

About Sercotel Ayala Bilbao

• Property type: Hotel
• 4-star hotel
• Sercotel Hotels
• Canciller Ayala 3, Bilbao
• Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Airport shuttle (extra charge), Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Full-service laundry, Accessible, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
• Check-in from: 14:30
• Check-out by: 12:00
• City page: Hotels in Bilbao

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Superior Triple room

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Superior Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Classic Double room (full double bed)

• Beds: full double bed
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Classic Twin room (twin beds)

• Beds: twin beds
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Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

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