Axel’s take
A comfortable, well-connected Bilbao base, stronger on practicality than local character.
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Axel’s rating: 8.7/10 · a modern, practical 4-star above Bilbao’s intermodal bus station
ILUNION San Mamés is a modern 4-star above Bilbao’s intermodal bus station, particularly handy for airport buses, onward travel and matches at the nearby stadium. It’s a strong pick for straightforward comfort: Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and spacious rooms, with mostly positive reports about the staff. Accessible rooms and step-free facilities are meaningful strengths, too.
The trade-off is a functional setting rather than an atmospheric Old Town address. Several guests dislike having the washbasin in the bedroom, and reviews flag confusing parking access, occasional lift waits and busy breakfasts. Parking costs extra, and breakfast isn’t included in every booking. Guests also reported nearby streetworks during 2026; check arrival directions and whether those works continue. We’d choose it for transport convenience and dependable rooms, but skip it if historic character and pintxos streets on the doorstep matter most.
- Rooms
- Modern, spacious and comfortable; the bedroom washbasin layout divides opinion.
- Cleanliness
- A consistent strength across major booking sites and guest reviews.
- Service
- Mostly friendly and helpful, with occasional reports of impersonal or uneven attention.
- Amenities
- Restaurant, breakfast buffet, terrace, free Wi-Fi and adapted rooms with roll-in showers.
- Fees and surprises
- Public parking is charged separately; breakfast and pets can cost extra. Request parking directions before arrival.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · reserving.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
Calle Perez Galdos, 56, Bilbao
Excellent for the bus terminal, stadium, metro and tram; less atmospheric than the Old Town.
Amenities and check-in
Restaurant, breakfast buffet, terrace, free Wi-Fi and adapted rooms with roll-in showers.
Check-in
after 2:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- No pool
- Breakfast (extra charge)
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Self parking (extra charge)
- EV charger
Additional hotel policies
- Hotel policies: Parking: €15 per car per night; Breakfast: €18; Pets: €35 per guest per night
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Hotel ILUNION San Mamés — Bilbao, Spain and Canary Islands
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés is a modern, practical 4-star above Bilbao’s intermodal bus station in Bilbao, Spain and Canary Islands.
Address: Calle Perez Galdos, 56, Bilbao. Property ID: 1406507.
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/bilbao/hotel-ilunion-san-mames-1406507
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.
| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights | $316 | $377 on Expedia | $61 less (16%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms |
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Axel private rates
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Total price: $314 USD
2026-11-07 to 2026-11-10 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.
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November 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
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| 2026-11-06 | $175 for 1 night · 2 nights $308 · up to 4 nights priced |
| 2026-11-07 | $133 for 1 night · 2 nights $198 · up to 3 nights priced |
| 2026-11-08 | $65 for 1 night · 2 nights $181 |
| 2026-11-09 | $116 for 1 night |
| 2026-11-10 | View stay prices |
| 2026-11-11 | $256 for 1 night · 2 nights $518 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-12 | $262 for 1 night · 2 nights $416 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-13 | $154 for 1 night · 2 nights $295 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-14 | $141 for 1 night · 2 nights $205 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-15 | $64 for 1 night · 2 nights $154 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-16 | $90 for 1 night · 2 nights $167 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-17 | $77 for 1 night · 2 nights $154 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-18 | $77 for 1 night · 2 nights $154 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-19 | $77 for 1 night · 2 nights $233 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-20 | $156 for 1 night · 2 nights $298 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-21 | $142 for 1 night · 2 nights $225 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-22 | $83 for 1 night · 2 nights $155 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-23 | $72 for 1 night · 2 nights $144 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-24 | $72 for 1 night · 2 nights $144 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-25 | $72 for 1 night · 2 nights $144 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-26 | $72 for 1 night · 2 nights $165 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-27 | $93 for 1 night · 2 nights $194 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-28 | $101 for 1 night · 2 nights $169 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-29 | $68 for 1 night · 2 nights $149 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-11-30 | $81 for 1 night · 2 nights $159 · up to 14 nights priced |
December 2026
| Check-in | Axel private rates (USD) |
|---|---|
| 2026-12-01 | $78 for 1 night · 2 nights $154 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-02 | $76 for 1 night · 2 nights $152 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-03 | $76 for 1 night · 2 nights $185 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-04 | $109 for 1 night · 2 nights $316 · up to 14 nights priced |
| 2026-12-05 | $207 for 1 night · 2 nights $364 · up to 14 nights priced |
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Axel's take: 8.7/10
A comfortable, well-connected Bilbao base, stronger on practicality than local character. a modern, practical 4-star above Bilbao’s intermodal bus station, scored for what it is.
ILUNION San Mamés is a modern 4-star above Bilbao’s intermodal bus station, particularly handy for airport buses, onward travel and matches at the nearby stadium. It’s a strong pick for straightforward comfort: Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable beds and spacious rooms, with mostly positive reports about the staff. Accessible rooms and step-free facilities are meaningful strengths, too.
The trade-off is a functional setting rather than an atmospheric Old Town address. Several guests dislike having the washbasin in the bedroom, and reviews flag confusing parking access, occasional lift waits and busy breakfasts. Parking costs extra, and breakfast isn’t included in every booking. Guests also reported nearby streetworks during 2026; check arrival directions and whether those works continue. We’d choose it for transport convenience and dependable rooms, but skip it if historic character and pintxos streets on the doorstep matter most.
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Best for: travelers using airport and intercity buses; football fans visiting San Mamés; travelers seeking accessible accommodation
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Watch out for: bedroom washbasins in some room layouts; confusing parking access and occasional lift waits; nearby streetworks reported in 2026; confirm current access
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Location: Excellent for the bus terminal, stadium, metro and tram; less atmospheric than the Old Town.
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Rooms: Modern, spacious and comfortable; the bedroom washbasin layout divides opinion.
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Cleanliness: A consistent strength across major booking sites and guest reviews.
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Service: Mostly friendly and helpful, with occasional reports of impersonal or uneven attention.
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Amenities: Restaurant, breakfast buffet, terrace, free Wi-Fi and adapted rooms with roll-in showers.
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Fees and surprises: Public parking is charged separately; breakfast and pets can cost extra. Request parking directions before arrival.
Axel's opinion of Hotel ILUNION San Mamés, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · reserving.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
- Property type: Hotel
- 4-star hotel
- Ilunion Hotels
- Calle Perez Galdos, 56, Bilbao
- Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 1,800 reviews (location 4.0/5)
- Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Bilbao Airport: 16 min by taxi · Santander Airport: 62 min by taxi · San Sebastian Airport: 82 min by taxi · Guggenheim Museum Bilbao: 9 min by taxi · Museum of Fine Arts of Bilbao: 9 min by taxi · Bizkaia Bridge: 23 min by taxi
- Hotel policies: Parking: €15 per car per night; Breakfast: €18; Pets: €35 per guest per night
- Amenities: No pool, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Self parking (extra charge), EV charger, Local shuttle, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Full-service laundry, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
- Check-in from: 14:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Bilbao
Room types
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Triple room
Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
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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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Pet Friendly Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Pet Friendly Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
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Pet Friendly Twin room (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
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Premium Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Premium Double room (full double bed) — room photo 1
Family room
Double Junior Suite (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Junior Suite (full double bed) — room photo 1
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