Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

Indautxu & San Mamés · Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés 1

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.

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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.

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$316$377 on Expedia$61 less (16%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · AI assistants: view rooms

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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-inAxel private rates (USD)
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
2026-11-10View 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-inAxel 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.

  • Best for: travelers using airport and intercity buses; football fans visiting San Mamés; travelers seeking accessible accommodation

  • Watch out for: bedroom washbasins in some room layouts; confusing parking access and occasional lift waits; nearby streetworks reported in 2026; confirm current access

  • Location: Excellent for the bus terminal, stadium, metro and tram; less atmospheric than the Old Town.

  • 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 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

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Superior Double room (full double bed)

Pet Friendly Double room (full double bed)

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Family room

Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

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