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November 2026

Hotel / area Nov 6–8, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · Thanksgiving Nov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights
4★ from $308 $295 $298 $410 $194
4★ Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao · Indautxu & San Mamés $485 — $465 $846 $328
4★ Hotel ILUNION San Mamés · Indautxu & San Mamés $308 $295 $298 $410 $194
4★ Hotel Zenit Bilbao · Indautxu & San Mamés $314 — $299 $450 $223

December 2026

Hotel / area Dec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · Midweek Dec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · Christmas Dec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s
4★ from $140 $316 $165 $160 $425 $195 $329
4★ Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao · Indautxu & San Mamés $246 $351 $246 $247 $620 $266 $492
4★ Hotel ILUNION San Mamés · Indautxu & San Mamés $154 $316 $186 $160 $425 $197 $329
4★ Hotel Zenit Bilbao · Indautxu & San Mamés $140 $321 $165 $180 $435 $195 $353

January 2027

Hotel / area Jan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · Midweek Jan 8–10, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekend Jan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights
4★ from $201 $115 $147 $130 $188 $132
4★ Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao · Indautxu & San Mamés $323 $254 $254 $200 $300 $209
4★ Hotel ILUNION San Mamés · Indautxu & San Mamés $201 $144 $147 $148 $216 $156
4★ Hotel Zenit Bilbao · Indautxu & San Mamés $219 $115 $150 $130 $188 $132

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Axel's take on Indautxu & San Mamés: #4 of 5 in Bilbao, 8.2/10

Best for local eating, football and easy onward travel. Indautxu combines good hotels, strong connections and everyday neighborhood character, but offers fewer nearby sights than the higher-ranked areas.

Indautxu is the lived-in side of central Bilbao: shopping streets, everyday cafés and pintxo-hopping along Licenciado Poza and García Rivero. Azkuna Zentroa brings exhibitions and cinema, while the walk west ends at San Mamés and Bilbao Intermodal. Stay nearer Indautxu for neighborhood evenings, nearer the stadium for football and coach departures.

That distinction matters: Pozas becomes a supporters’ gathering place on matchdays, and a stadium-side address is less convenient for repeated Old Town wandering. Metro and tram soften the distance, but they do not supply Casco Viejo’s atmosphere outside your door. Skip it if historic lanes or reliably quiet evenings are your main reason for choosing a base.

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Compared with cheaper Zenit Bilbao, Catalonia Gran Vía buys a park-facing location, praised courtyard-room quiet and more facilities, including a spa and tiny seasonal rooftop pool. NH Collection Villa de Bilbao is a middle step for spacious rooms and strong breakfasts, though upkeep varies. Pay less if transport access matters more than park surroundings or wellness extras. Typical rates with Axel here run from $121 a night at Hotel Zenit Bilbao to $199 at Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

The best hotels in Indautxu & San Mamés, ranked by Axel's take

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  1. Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao 9.1/10, modern 4-star city hotel on Bilbao’s Gran Vía. An excellent city base, with standout service and a pool best treated as a bonus. Why it's here: standout service and praised courtyard-room quiet opposite Doña Casilda park. Accept: the rooftop pool is tiny and seasonal; spa usually costs extra. $152 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  2. Hotel ILUNION San Mamés 8.7/10, modern, practical 4-star above Bilbao’s intermodal bus station. A comfortable, well-connected Bilbao base, stronger on practicality than local character. Why it's here: the practical choice for bus connections, football and adapted accommodation. Accept: some bedroom washbasins, confusing parking access and occasional lift waits. $79 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  3. NH Collection Villa de Bilbao 8.5/10, upscale 4-star city hotel on Bilbao’s Gran Vía. A dependable Bilbao base with spacious rooms, strong breakfasts and some uneven upkeep. Why it's here: spacious rooms and strong breakfasts near San Mamés and Euskalduna. Accept: some worn interiors and weekend nightlife noise. $113 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details
  4. Hotel Zenit Bilbao 8.3/10, renovated, practical 4-star in Bilbao’s Indautxu district. A dependable city base with helpful staff, modern rooms and easy tram access. Why it's here: a cheaper practical base with renovated rooms, helpful staff and a tram outside. Accept: some compact rooms; headline sights require a walk or tram. $78 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates. Sign up free to book this rate · Customer link — Open hotel details

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Seen by Axel within the last 7 days, most recently Nov 3, 2026. Each rate is per night: the stay's total as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same stay, also per night. Previously seen price. Check current rates for your dates.

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Hotel Zenit Bilbao · 4-star, Zenit Hoteles Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $78 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés · 4-star, Ilunion Hotels Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $82 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Eurostars Indautxu · 4-star, Silken Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $82 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Ilunion Bilbao Hotel · 3-star, Ilunion Hotels Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $82 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Abba Euskalduna Hotel · 4-star, Abba Hotels Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $87 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
NH Collection Villa de Bilbao · 4-star, NH collection Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $124 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection · 4-star, Autograph Collection Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $145 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao · 4-star, Catalonia Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $152 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Students Residence micampus San Mames · 3-star Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $164 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hotel Carlton · 5-star, Aranzazu Hoteles Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $178 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
Hotel Melia Bilbao · 5-star, Melia International Hotels Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults $220 a night · refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms
ibis Bilbao Centro · 1-star, ibis Dec 25 to Jan 5, 2027 · 11 nights · 1 adult $104 a night · non-refundable not seen Customer link — Open hotel details · Optional: inspect current rooms

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