2-Star Hotels in Bilbao

Stay: 2 nights in February 2026 Review: 1. Very cold room and bathroom. The room and especially the bathroom were extremely cold. When the air conditioner is turned on for heating, it blows directly onto the heads of people sleeping in the bed, making it uncomfortable and difficult to breathe. 2. Very noisy. The room faces a busy street. People were talking and making noise outside throughout the night. The sound insulation is very poor. 3. Extremely small room. The room is clearly designed for one person (this is even indicated on the hotel’s floor plan), but we were accommodated there as two guests. There is almost no space to place luggage or personal belongings. The bathroom also has no shelves at all. 4. Uncomfortable toilet placement. The toilet is positioned in such a way that it can only be used diagonally, which I consider completely unacceptable. 5. Missing desk shown in photos. The room photos showed a writing desk, but it was not actually present. We had to spend time requesting and arranging for a desk to be brought to the room, as it was necessary for work. 6. Parking information is misleading. The hotel description states that parking is available, but in reality it is about a 15-minute walk away. This is very inconvenient when traveling with luggage. We only discovered this upon arrival. This information was not communicated in advance. There is also nowhere near the hotel to stop even for 5 minutes to unload luggage. Additionally, there is no reception desk at the hotel, so it is difficult to quickly ask for assistance.

Quiet and comfortable! The location is very good, close to the sports plaza, museums, etc., the room is clean and sanitary, suitable for staying overnight! I regret that there is no breakfast, I hope to change the hotel to consider breakfast

Decent budget option with reasonable facilities. The neighbourhood can be a little noisy at night and what a terrible choice to put in those extremely loud beeping room entry systems! You can hear everybody come and go!

Loved my stay at Hotel Arriaga! The location is absolutely perfect – right in the heart of everything and super easy to walk everywhere. The room was clean, modern, and the bed was super comfy. The staff were really lovely and gave us some great tips for local pintxo bars. The vibe is relaxed and unpretentious, which we appreciated. Small note for light sleepers: ask for a room away from the street, as it can get a bit lively at night (but that's part of the charm of being in a great location!). The WiFi was also a bit spotty at times. Overall, fantastic value for money. Would definitely stay here again for a casual city break! Perfect for: Travelers who want a central spot without the fancy price tag.

It was conveniently located near the bus stop and close to the Guggenheim Museum. The old town is also within walking distance. It was very helpful to have my luggage kept. Thank you very much.

All very good. They are very helpful and very kindly. Location also perfect, walking distance to everywhere.

We stayed at this hotel for one night, without breakfast. The hotel is conveniently located within walking distance of the train and bus stations, close to the old town. Other sights are also within walking distance. We didn't use public transportation to explore the city, only taking the metro to the Vizcaya Bridge (which we used to cross the river). The metro, by the way, is also a 7-10-minute walk away. The room is small. There's absolutely no soundproofing. When I read about it in the reviews, I couldn't even imagine it being so bad. You can hear every noise from your neighbors. It's okay for one night, but I wouldn't recommend it for a longer stay. There's no kettle in the room, but you can ask at reception. The staff are very helpful and friendly. The WiFi is good. Bilbao is a very interesting city, and I highly recommend visiting it.

I stayed one night in a shared mixed dorm. The room and bathroom were clean, and the bed was comfortable. Staff were friendly and spoke English, which made check-in easy. Breakfast was basic but free, with bread, coffee, and juice. The hostel is not in the city center, but there is a bus stop right outside that takes you to the center in about 15 minutes. There is also a kitchen if you want to cook your own food, and lockers for your things. Good choice if you want something affordable and quiet.

La valoración es buena, tiene Garage y quien hace la custodia de noche es muy amable y ayuda a que uno pueda llegar al Garage guardar el auto y volver a subir sea la hora que sea. Llegué 3:30 de la mañana y me acompañó como si fueran las 10 de la noche.

I was affraid about this hotel, because majority of people who stayed here leave nagative respond. As for bed bug, I couldn't see it for couple of day. Receptionist are quite low key, and Hotel locates at slum area, also bit far away from the central. Overall, hotel is still decent choice as long as you're in the moment to cut your expenditure off.