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Residencia Blas De Otero

Vizcaya - Bilbao · Spain

C De Las Cortes 38View location

7.4/10Very good363 Reviews
Cleanliness8.0/108.0
Service8.2/108.2
Comfort7.0/107.0
Condition7.6/107.6
Location7.4/107.4
Neighborhood5.8/105.8
Amenities7.4/107.4
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About Residencia Blas De Otero

This unpretentious hotel is situated in Bilbao.

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With a stay at Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero, you'll be centrally located in Bilbao, a 5-minute drive from San Mames Stadium and 5 minutes from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. This hotel is 11.6 mi (18.7 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ensanche.

Make yourself at home in one of the 196 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes with refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access is available. Conveniences include desks, housekeeping is provided once per stay, and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, a computer station, and a 24-hour front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking
Banquet facilities
Accessible facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until 5:30 AM
Check-out until 12:00 PM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No alcohol served onsite Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
    • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
    • Alcohol is not served at this property.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools. This residence is open to the university community year round. Guests who are not members of the educational or university communities must present a membership card for any Hostel Association in the IYHF at check-in. The membership card can be issued and purchased directly at the hostel. This residence is open to the university community year round. Guests who are not members of the educational or university communities must present a membership card for any Hostel Association in the IYHF at check-in. The membership card can be issued and purchased for EUR 4 directly at the hostel.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
    • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
    • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 5 per person
    • Self parking fee: EUR 20 per night
    • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    English

    French

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Ensanche 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
Reproductions Museum Bilbao 0.2 km / 0.2 mi
Plaza Zabálburu 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Church of San Francisco de Asis 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Bilborock 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Bay of Biscay 0.4 km / 0.2 mi
Galeria Venus 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Gran Casino Bilbao 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Church of the Sacred Heart 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Perro Fountain 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Ribera Market 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Santiago Cathedral 0.7 km / 0.5 mi
Arriaga Theater 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Azkuna Zentroa 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
San Anton Bridge 0.8 km / 0.5 mi

Hotel facilities & services

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Residencia Blas De Otero

7.4
Very good
363 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.0 /10
Service
8.2 /10
Comfort
7.0 /10
Condition
7.6 /10
Location
7.4 /10
Neighborhood
5.8 /10
Amenities
7.4 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Samuel
Great and affordable place. It was clean and had all that I needed, including a small fridge. The staff was friendly and helpful. It was a great first hostel experience for me and I will do it again.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
21 Jun 2026
Otis
The location is perfect literally 10 mins walk from Bilbao train station and everything within Bilbao was within walking distance if you prefer exploring on foot

The bedroom dose not have air con and I did not like the shower, it felt really cramped.

Besides that the staff are very helpful and the reception area is very nice.
Self
4/10
Poor
01 Jun 2026
julian
Located near train station - good for transport, poor for loads of drugs and homeless immigrants. Some nice places to eat, and close to city centre.
Cafe for breakfast is some distance away, across 2 busy roads. Breakfast OK though. Limited vending machines at high prices. Zero amenities. No parking. Train station parking cost €40 for 2 days, and felt very insecure (but we weren't robbed).
Very small room and even smaller bathroom.
Beds very basic. No cooling at all, not even a desk fan.
Essentially, this is the university creaming as much as they can from unfilled accommodation. Very expensive for what it is.
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2026
Aaron
If this building was in a different part of town, it would be incredible. And probably twice the price. As is, it's a rough street, lots of seemingly homeless people and shouting through out the night. My room was ground floor, street side so I kept the window covered so people couldn't look in.
But the room is great, nice bed, great kitchen area, nice bathroom, helpful staff etc.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
26 Apr 2026
Vivien Oi Lam
I would describe this as a university dormitory in a fantastic central location. It is perfect if you are planning to be out exploring all day and just need a convenient base to drop your bags.

The staff were lovely, very helpful and the price for a weekend stay was of great value.

That said, the amenities are quite basic (think all-in-one shower gel and hairdryers available on request). It can also be a little lively with street noise and neighbouring rooms.

Overall, this is a good budget-friendly option in a great location, especially if you are prioritising convenience over luxury.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
25 Feb 2026
Hani
good
10/10
Exceptional
29 Nov 2025
QUYNH
Resi staffs were friendly and helpful
Breakfast was very tasted
The room had all needs for a traveller
I would stay this residence if I visit Bilbao again
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
17 Nov 2025
John
Room was very clean staff excellent
8/10
Excellent
29 Oct 2025
Faisal
Every thing was nice as per the price
Business_and_leisure Self
4/10
Poor
28 Oct 2025
Fernando
The room was OK.

The TV was side ways as the wall arm holding it was falling off the wall.

I had to place a cushion under the TV to have it a bit straight.

Breakfast was included, but in a cafeteria about 10 minutes walk away from the actual hotel.

Breakfast wasn't good, it wasn't worth the walk.

The area was a bit dodgy. Not recommended for women alone to walk around in the evenings.

For how the room was, the area and the weirdness of the breakfast situation, it was definitely pricey.

One to avoid.
Self
4/10
Poor
28 Oct 2025
CHUI MEI
If you need aparthotel with kitchen, there is not much choice in Bilbao. So, this will be a choice. Room rate is reasonable. Location is close to Bilbao old town. Unfortunately, it is located in an unsafe area, lots of illegal immigrant liked people gather around. Not recommend to single female traveler. We also heard the negative comment from nearby restaurant boss.
Front desk staff is helpful, can answer all your queries. However, when messaging the hotel prior to check-in in person, no prompt answer which frustrated us a bit.
Room is old, bedding and facilities obviously for students dormitory standard. Shower head is broken, room with little unpleasant smell. Downstair is noisy. Not enjoying our stay very much.
Leisure Friends
6/10
Pleasant
25 Oct 2025
Angi
Nobody at front desk for several minutes when we arrived late at night. Said we still owed for the room even though we had a receipt saying the room was paid in full.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Sep 2025
Edd
Property was clean and functional. Perfect for those on a budget that don't intend spending much time in the room or broader complex
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
27 Aug 2025
Nicholas
The balcony area was poor. It was dirty and on the ground floor so no views besides the back of the surrounding buildings.
The area around the property felt unsafe. The street was cordoned off by police one day due to unrest.
The room did not feel particularly clean when we first arrived. Clearly had been cleaned in a hurry.

Apart from that the property was walkable from all major attractions.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
26 Aug 2025
Will
Hotel was very clean and staff were excellent but basic accommodation however had everything you needed in good condition.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2025
Pravi
Good location tasty breakfast helpful & freindly staff clean building



Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
08 Aug 2025
Verified traveler
Very rough neighborhood, noisy, no air conditioning, had to go a couple blocks away for included breakfast of coffee, juice and bun.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
03 Aug 2025
Agatha

Residencia Universitaria

Recidencia Universitaria offers essential amenities, maintains a clean and welcoming environment, and has friendly staff. Although it lacks air conditioning, its convenient location near the city center and train station makes it a practical choice for travelers.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
29 Jul 2025
Claudia
Room good and staff friendly and helpful. Well situated for all the main sights BUT the junkies, drug pushers and illegal street vendors on the street outside was quite unacceptable. I have travelled quite extensively in my long life and have stayed in fairly rough areas and have never felt nervous, but this time I was!!! Has anyone from Expedia actually checked out this place?
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
28 Jun 2025
Philip
Lovely staff, but the location isn't great and the accommodation is quite basic for the price
2/10
Poor
21 Jun 2025
swee a
This property is not suitable for any tourist.
1. Over 35C for the 3 nights we were there, we didn’t get any sleep. No A/Conditioning they did supply us a small fan. Our room was at 522, the higher floor and the room is very small with 2 windows. We did open both windows for ventilation but honestly was not enough. The noise coming from the traffic and the people around the neighbourhood was very noisy.
2. Our bed was not clean with some dirts and hairs on the bed sheets. Poor hygiene and cleaning. We did offer to change the bedsheets ourselves.
3. Location, the property is situated quite away from the city over 3 km away and not the best part of the neighbourhood. Every night we had to walk passed the square with lots of ethnic groups from Northern Africa looking at us. Numbers of police cars always around the area. The last night, we saw 2 police stopped in front of the square and 4 police officers rushed to arrest a person to the ground. Overall, this place is not safe for tourists nor for the students.
4. The breakfast is not in the same premises, about 1 km away at the local restaurant. orange juice, 1 cup of coffee and 1 piece whatever available on display on shelves.
5. Don’t be deceived by the pictures on the advertisement, the room is very small. Not much to offer even they advertise for a kitchen. No kettle. Only 1 small saucepan to boil water for hot drink.
6. Cleaners weren’t there to clear your rubbish ever and change your wet towels. I personally recommend it.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Jun 2025
Anita
Good value for money. Single room with en-suite had all the basics needed. Staff were friendly and helpful. People not used to cities might find the location and vibe of the streets around the accommodation slightly off-putting, but nothing to be scared of. Location is in fact very handy. Breakfast in a nearby bar is nice.
Self
4/10
Poor
28 May 2025
Alan
Basic accommodation who raised their price extortionately for the sporting event and didn’t deliver any personal service. Location very suspect
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
28 May 2025
Michael
No TV, no kettle, no hair dryer and a very small shower fit for children and not adults
Leisure Self
4/10
Poor
25 May 2025
Martin
This accommodation is very basic , the rooms are old tired. No AC nor even a television. The bathrooms are so small ,they are almost unusable.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
05 May 2025
Sean
Area isn’t particularly nice but if it’s cost effective clean accommodation you want then this is for you
Self
10/10
Exceptional
21 Apr 2025
Lillet
The studio room was very usable and it was great to have a microwave/oven device to reheat food. The laundry facilities in the basement was convenient as well
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
19 Apr 2025
Graham
Good sized property that was clean throughout. The area around the property is a little risky at night.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
20 Sep 2024
Cynthia

No internet service

If you need the Internet, DON\"T STAY HERE. Instead of giving its guest an internet password, I had to register directly with the provider Ask4; and when it didn't work, the hotel was hands off and I had to contact the provider directly. It never worked during my three days of stay, and the hotel was completely unhelpful and unapologetic.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Aug 2024
Kate

First trip to Spain

We had a great stay. Accommodation spot on and the breakfast was great. Didnt seem to be a good area to stay but was ok. Friendly reminders from local shop keepers to keep safe from pick pockets. Great for access to everywhere. We walked but plenty of buses. Would use again.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
27 May 2024
Verified traveler

great place .shame about location

the place itself was nice and good to have a kitchen . I can just fault he noise as the walls are like thin paper. However the location is not great and i was not feeling safe coming back on my own at night , also ask for a non street facing room and it will be hopefully quieter .
Self
10/10
Exceptional
27 Mar 2024
Andrew
A comfortable two bedroom apartment which can accommodate up to four persons. The separate sitting room/kitchen area and patio are nice. However, lacking some basic utencil, e.g. water kettle and screw driver to open wine bottle.
Leisure Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
21 Mar 2024
Stephen

Student residence open to non students.

Fairly basic student accommodation with limited bedding and toiletries, no TV in the room. Nevertheless the staff were super helpful and location was really good for old town and bars. Room was clean and had everything I needed.
Business
8/10
Excellent
25 Feb 2024
Julia
This property is a student residence. I stayed in a double room with 2 twin beds. It was small but we didn’t need much room since we were only there for the weekend. The bathroom and beds were clean. There was only a top sheet on the bed, no blankets which I didn’t love but the room wasn’t cold so it was okay. There is also a tiny kitchen with plates and a few cooking utensils and a microwave if you want to reheat something and a fridge for storage. There are also a lot of areas to hang out outside of the room and some table games like ping pong and pool. To get from the center of town to the hotel isn’t bad since Bilbao isn’t huge. There’s about 3 minutes of walking where the location doesn’t feel the safest. If you go the opposite direction though it starts to feel more unsafe. Getting into the hotel isn’t a problem, but if you go the other direction it’s a little sketchy. Overall a good experience. The staff were really kind and helpful and they gave us coupons for free breakfast at a small cafe down the street where we could get a coffee and a sandwich or piece of tortilla that was delicious. If you’re only going to Bilbao for the weekend and need a cheap place to stay this is a good option, but probably not the best for more than 3 nights.
Leisure Friends
4/10
Poor
27 Nov 2023
finn
Incredibly noisy in the evening and the morning. Area was fairly rough but close to centre
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2023
Fatima
Clean and friendly staff!
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
25 Oct 2023
Neil
It was quite secure. The breakfast option was good.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2022
Abby
Value for money
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
04 Aug 2022
Sónia
I liked the local and facilities.
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
19 Aug 2021
Verified traveler

Nice room, bad beds, not a nice area of the city

The room is a small student dorm room with hobs, microwave, bathroom and all looked nice.
However, the beds were uncomfortable - they were very soft and dipped in the middle after a short while in them.
The place itself is nice and clean and looks new. There are ping pong and pool tables and areas to socialise.
The only other issue was the location. It's not a nice place to walk back to at night.
We paid 99€ for the night and for that money I would expect comfortable beds.
6/10
Pleasant
04 Aug 2019
Joseph

Bilbao

The room had a bad smell. It looked nothing like the photo of the room in the advertisement. The shower/tub were so small it were unsafe. The staff was friendly and helpful. For the price.. I guess it was ok.
6/10
Pleasant
23 Jul 2019
Tim

Basic student style accommodation

I big place with basic student style accommodation. Breakfast is very very basic and busy
4/10
Poor
22 Jul 2019
Fernando

Not my piece of cake.

The place is well located, but even if the service is friendly, it is too inefficient. Checking in took some 10 minutes.
Breakfast is included, and it is breakfast until 11, but bu 9:45, on both days I stayed there, there Ema as nothing left but toast and coffee. They ran out of everything else. My second morning, by 10 there was not even toast. Just coffee.
Showers are uncomfortable, slippery and involve a minor climb into slippery surface.
The street it is on is noisy, and if you plan to go back past 1 am expect to be harassed by street prostitutes.
Self
6/10
Pleasant
17 Jun 2019
Jeffrey
Hotel residencia Blas de otero was all around a decent place. It’s kind of hard to find because the name is different on the building. It’s in a nice location as far as traveling to sites and restaurants but the surrounding streets are not so nice. Loud music from the streets kept us awake as did the cars and foot traffic. Maybe because our room was right next to the sidewalk. They had a little kitchen to use with some pots and pans which is nice when your try to save money by eating in. WiFi worked well and they do provide toiletries but there por quality. The shower was weird to say the least and the hot water only lasted for a few min. Breakfast was nothing to rave about, some toast and jam was about it. They have a common area with ping pong and pool but we didn’t use that at all. They do have a laundry room which is nice and the front desk can give you change for it. All around I’d say it’s a good place for someone trying to save money and doesn’t mind the little things.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
06 Apr 2019
Angie

Bed past the best-before date!

We were unaware this is a university residence - no problem though, it was very quiet, secure and clean. The staff were all extremely kind, wifi signal was good. The room is small but adequate for 1 night. 2 things to note: the listing on hotels.com indicates the bed is a queen size. It is not. It’s only a small double. The 2nd thing is that the bed in the room we were assigned, HA003, was well past it’s useful life. It caused us to roll towards the middle and was just generally very uncomfortable. Location is easy walk to old town and a pleasant 1.7 km walk along the river to reach the Guggenheim. A simple breakfast is provided and there are many restaurants or cafes close by. Ok for one night but if a comfortable bed is your preference, take your money elsewhere.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
01 Oct 2018
Verified traveler

Nice stay

Good Stay, room was small but functional and clean with everything we needed. The parallel road was a little sketchy but overall a nice lovely stay
Partner
4/10
Poor
29 Jul 2018
Ari
The hotel doesn't look good for instance door frames are not all painted. Rooms are not well painted. But my main issue was lack of soap and toilet tissue in my room! The hotel is not located in a pleasant area, numerous people were roaming around look to be homeless.
2/10
Poor
17 Jul 2018
Verified traveler
Th
6/10
Pleasant
28 Apr 2018
Sandra
Clean and simple and in a great location, but quite loud at night. Good for a cheap stopover, but not exactly generating a feeling of being at home.
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2017
Steven

Nice place to stay on a budget

The area looks a bit rough but I encountered no issues whike there. The room itself feels very safe. Main benefits are price, room has cooking faculties and equipment, staff are pleasant and helpful. Could have done with air con though as I had to open a window during the night and it was a bit noisy on the street. Overall, I would recommend as long as your expectations are realistic- these are dorm rooms.
2/10
Poor
21 Aug 2017
Charly

Misleading photos, unavailable management

The pictures posted to this Expedia profile in no way resemble the college dorm they gave me after charging me a nonrefundable deposit. I am not above staying in a college dorm, but the room they gave me had a bed that was literally a child's bed, wedged into a tiny corner of the room. I'm a 6'4\" (2m) tall, full-grown man who could only fit in this bed if I maintained a tightly-formed tuck on par with Olympic divers as they perform somersaults. The room was hot and stuffy with no air conditioner. The front desk didn't even have a desk fan they could offer. Opened the window, but the street was very noisy. Checked out within 10 minutes of check-in, but no manager was onsite to discuss a refund. I made multiple attempts to contact management, as did Expedia, but they ignored all messages for a month until finally refusing to refund either of the 2 nights I paid for when I didn't stay a single night there. The photos grossly misrepresent the rooms, and the reservation policy seems designed to trap people.

Las fotos publicadas en Expedia no tienen nada que ver con las habitaciones, las cuales tienen camas tan pequeñas que ni caben adultos como yo. No hay ventilador siquiera y como hay que pagar por adelantado y no hay reembolsos, todo su perfil en Expedia está diseñado para engañar a los turistas.
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2017
Teresa

Ok location

Good experience overall.
Would choose this if staying longer..has good cooking facilities
Although some cutlery like knives etc should be replaced.
4/10
Poor
19 Jul 2017
A

disappointing

The room doesn't look cute like it does in the photos. There's no air conditioning either, which made it impossible to be comfortable in the extremely hot weather.
8/10
Excellent
19 Jun 2017
Alvin

Very nice stay.

This hotel is a university residence that is rented out when school is out. The complex itself is really amazing and modern, specially for the younger generation but also for us who are retired. Very modern and cool. Great breakfast room with patio. Large TV room where young adults enjoyed playing video games, playing the guitar and chilling out. Also has study/ conversation areas. A small business center (computer). A laundromat in the basement and a small gym. The decor is modern, colorful and fun! The area might seems a bit sketchy, but only for a block or two. You use your key to get in the building. I wouldn't venture alone at night.
The room was an OK size with small kitchenette. Nice bed and linens. Artsy wallpaper. Nice storage. Be careful walking around the bed since there is a bed leg hidden in the middle side which both myself and my wife hit quite hard. There is no A/C, but it wasn't that warm on the days we visited. It has the most powerful shower that I have ever witness! The tub / shower is a but odd, with a step.
10/10
Exceptional
28 May 2017
cecilia

great dorm but sketchy neighborhood

Surprisingly nice dorm. Never stayed in one while traveling buy would consider ad option in the future. Inexpensive and good for sleeping. We were there for one night to visit Guggenheim Museum. Area is sketchy. Dispute bring quite careful he had hid camera stolen out of his pack coming g back to dorm after dinner. Not do good for traveling alone
Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Sep 2016
Simón

Nice and affordable.

Nice Inn near the historic section of the town where you can find a lot of good places to eat.

It was affordable, clean and the staff were super kind.

The only complaint is that the bed could be a bit firmer, but it's hard to complain at this price.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Aug 2016
Verified traveler

Great place for solo traveler/longer periods...

Purpose built halls of residence for students. Single bed, desk, good cupboard space, compact bathroom, light and airy and kitchenette.

The room was cleverly designed and great for a solo traveler. Cooking facitilies in the room, laundry downstairs and breakfast included. Good price.

Slightly dodgy neighbourhood but I'd definitely stay again especially if I was staying for a longer period
6/10
Pleasant
03 Aug 2016
Christine

Typical student accommodation.

Great staff and decent breakfast. Room adequate and had cooking facilities but very stuffy. Good value overall for summer stay. Would stay again.
10/10
Exceptional
27 Jul 2016
Fiona

Nice basic.

Nice room.place is a uni residence that rents out rooms when empty. Has kitchen, laundry, social area etc
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2016
Ms Vee F

Res Blas de Otero

I stayed for 4 nights and have no complaints. This is my first time in a hostel. The building though not in the best neighbourhood has decent security and I encountered no issues walking on my own. Check in and check out were very easy and quick with English speaking staff. This place is for you if you simply want a clean place with a decent shower for the night and intend to spend most of your time out sightseeing as there is no TV or any other luxury. Taller people might have problems with the single bed I slept on. Traffic noise and voices outside until fairly late, and other residents occasionally scraping their chairs on the floor can be heard, but I dealt with these with ear plugs and slept ok. The big pluses are the cheap rate, the proximity to the old town which can be reached in under 10 minutes, a big Carrefour supermarket 5 minutes away and decent free wifi. I did not notice any aircon but it was not needed at the end of May. I would be happy to stay here again. My rating is based on knowing what I was getting for the rate I paid, not in comparison to other hotels.
8/10
Excellent
21 May 2016
B

student accomodations

Nice enough and central location but close to sketchy area. Staff was very nice.
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2016
Ryan

Good alternative to a hotel

A good value for money. Self service type place with in room kitchen and on site laundry. Close walking distance to center. Always cleaned and serviced. The neighborhood can feel a bit dodgy at times. Not a hotel; it's a dorm. Have stayed numerous times, will stay again.
2/10
Poor
27 Aug 2015
Jon

No parking and no cleaning service.

The place is a student's residency used as a hotel in the summer holiday season.

We were travelling from Costa Blanca by car to London and were specifically looking for a hotel with secured parking for our two night stay while visiting the Guggenheim.

We arrived at the hotel and were told that there weren't parking spaces available and had to pay extra €17 for parking, we asked for the manager and were told that he will be there the following morning when that happened to be his day off!

The kitchenette did not have any single utensil not even to boil a cup of water so completely pointless to have that service, we were not offered utensils either.

For our surprise, when we arrive the second evening the room was not cleaned when that was part of the service offered, the receptionist brought clean linen for us to change it ourselves as the cleaner has gone for the day.

Finally we spoke to the manager the last day of our stay, who kindly reimbursed the parking and apologise for the series of issues we encountered.

Not a great experience!
8/10
Excellent
23 Aug 2015
caron

Dorm like very clean room.

This is like a very very clean dorm room. I had a bathroom within my room and kitchen set up. The one street near the dorm is not great but it's a short walk into the center. I had no problem with ignoring people and if you come back late then just take a cab ride. I stayed for 3 nights and was fine.
6/10
Pleasant
04 Aug 2015
Marie

Good for price, nice staffs and good location.

Room is small but clean and equipped with everything you need for staying for a while, including cooking utensils and dishwashing soup/paper napkins. And staffs were really kind.
You can visit major sightseeing spots on foot. The location is good but I was a bit unsafe when I walked around the neighborhood area at night. I think it's better for a woman traveling alone not to walk around that area when it's dark.
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2015
Verified traveler

Clean safe like dorm room.

This residence dorm was very clean and safe. The staff was very friendly. They have vending machines inside. The street outside might have a few street people at night hanging around so just exercise caution later at night or take a cab.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2015
Miguel

Universitarian residence opened to travellers

I'm actually Bilbao born and bred, although living abroad for many years, and I needed a place in the center of town to stay for a few days that would be cheap,comfortable and safe and this place was perfect.
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2015
Verified traveler
Reasonably good location to city and old town, slightly sleazy area, however staff were very helpful
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2014
Christian

Good times!

This hotel is a bit difficult to review.
It is not really a hotel but more a home for university students.
It is not what I normally would consider a Hotel, more a hostel with private rooms.
When that is said, then I can tell you I enjoyed my stay to the full! It is in a wonderful multi etnic neighbourhood close to the train station. This is where the town never sleeps. I had no security issues at all. My expensive car on foreign plates was parked in the street for 4 days and nothing happended to it. The staff was very helpful. There are so many nice facilities at the hotel, including washing mashines. Absolutely wonderful time.
10/10
Exceptional
17 Oct 2014
Scott

Good place to stay

The hotel staff is very courteous and helpful. Our room was nice, equipped with a kitchenette that included a fridge and a couple of hot plates. The sort of bathtub was a little strange: too small to take a bath and with half of it higher than the other half which made taking a shower a bit awkward (there must be obviously a use for it). We were surprised that towels were not included (we could have obtained one for €4 but decided to use our travel towels instead). The neighborhood is rather \"colorful\" and makes you think you are either in Africa or in Latin America (the street is noisy throughout the night and when keeping the window open, earplugs are a must to be able to sleep. However the residence is conveniently located fairly close to the train station (about 10-15 mn walk) and the old town.
10/10
Exceptional
04 Oct 2014
Ed

A real value!

Wanted an inexpensive hotel in central Bilbao. This was it! Close to the main train station and one of the metro stops. Great value for the money. Like most of Spain the staff is handicapped by the lack of English but I managed. The neighborhood is a little dicey, not sure which former Spanish colony the people surrounding the property are from but they seem relatively harmless.
6/10
Pleasant
09 Jul 2014
Verified traveler

in the heart of san franzisko barrio

ok, but very hot... no ac in rooms, however the ground level does have ac. Each room has a small kitchenette, but there were no dishes or pans to use... ground level has been nicely remodeled over the past year. laundry machines are on site.
8/10
Excellent
01 Jun 2014
Verified traveler
Very small basic apartment. It was situated right on the front of the building. It was very noisy with passing people and traffic. People could look in if you opened the curtains. Breakfast supplied very minimal. We stayed three nights. There was no daily housekeeping and clean towels were an extra 4 euros each. Overall enjoyed Bilboa but wouldn't recommend accommodation.
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jul 2026
Petter
Ligger i belastet område med mye bråk utenfor. Uten aircondition blir valget å ha rommet varmt og rolig eller kjøligere og bråkete med vinduene oppe. Køysengene av metall knirket noe sinnsykt ved hver minste bevegelse. Ellers bra frokost på bar i nærheten, rent og pent, hyggelig personell og sentralt ved jernbanestasjonen.
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
14 Jul 2026
Cristina
A ver, entendemos que durante el año sea residencia universitaria pero si ofrecen alojamiento en verano no entendemos que no haya servicio de limpieza de habitaciones. Estuvimos 5 noches y no se limpió la habitación. Las basuras las bajamos nosotros tambien. Por otro lado hay servicio de lavadora/secadora, pero el detergente lo tienes que comprar tu fuera, no ofrecen ninguna posibilidad de comprarlo en el edificio. Lo mejor: el personal y el desayuno en el Mosela :)
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jul 2026
Maria
Tæt på mange steder men i en belastet kvarteret, vi havde vores 2 piger med og de syntes ikke at det var sjovt at gå i området hverken om morgen eller aften. Faciliteterne var ok men ikke særlig ren, jeg skulle spørge efter en ren tæppe da den der var i sengen havde mange hår og virkede beskidt. Personalet var meget hjælpsom og morgenmaden var også ok selvom det ikke er på selve lokationen men 5 min derfra.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2026
Martin
Mycket prisvärt och fräscht för en natts boende.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
27 May 2026
Marie
Betala inte för frukost!
Du får gå till ett kaffe och får endast en liten smörgås, ett litet glas juice och en kopp kaffe för ett alldeles för högt pris.
Self
2/10
Poor
18 May 2026
Rene
No tenían disponibilidad de lo que solicitamos y aún no recibimos nuestro re embolsó
Friends_and_family Family
6/10
Pleasant
13 May 2026
Sebastian
Siisti ja edullinen hostelli. Vähän rauhaton alue, mutta lähellä vanhaa kaupunkia. Kadun ja naapurin äänet kuuluvat huoneeseen.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 May 2026
Joel
Desayuno en cafetería cercana al hotel. Personal amable
Partner
8/10
Excellent
19 Apr 2026
Maria Luisa
Todo perfecto
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Apr 2026
luiz eduardo
O melhor lugar onde fiquei em minha visita pela Espanha.
Self
8/10
Excellent
03 Mar 2026
Frédéric
Je n'ai pas eu le temps de profiter de la salle de sport et je ne l'ai pas visitée.
Sinon très bonne équipement du studio (ameublement, coin cuisine et salle d'eau). Le personnel est agréable.
La résidence n'est pas très loin de l'arrêt de bus (moyua) pour l'aéroport, un peu de marche.
La résidence est située dans une zone avec une forte présence d'immigrée mais une présence permanente des polices locales fait que cela ne pose pas de problèmes d'insécurités. Seul risque identifié par des habitants du quartier serait des vols si on ne fait preuve de prudence.
le seul point négatif du logement est la literie, mal de dos au file des jours. mon logement était côté rue en face d'un espace ou est récupéré la ferraille apportée par les miséreux ce qui engendre du bruit le matin mais avec bouchons d'oreille. Le pdj est proposé à qq mètres dans un bar local à prendre avec la population locale (produit frais et bon). je retournerai dans ce logement
Self
8/10
Excellent
27 Feb 2026
Anja
Siisti huone ja henkilökunta oli avulias.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jan 2026
Kepa
Todo de maravilla, aunque la calefacción metía un ruido muy notable y muy molesto por la noche, teniendo que apagarla.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2026
Kepa
Kaixo; la atención del personal es muy amable y eficiente.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jan 2026
Kepa
Kaixo, desde la recepción hasta la partida todo ha sido muy agradable, completo el servicio y una muy buena relación calidad-reserva habitación. Eskerrik asko. Gracias.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Dec 2025
Nadege
Chambre très bien, personnel agréable.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
27 Dec 2025
José
La chambre était bien. La résidence est bien placée. À proximité de certains endroits d'intérêt. Le personnel était très courtois et à l'écoute.
6/10
Pleasant
28 Oct 2025
Tuula
Henkilökunta oli erittäin ystävällistä. Majoitus oli vaatimattomuudessaan erinomaisen hyvä valinta meille, jotka tarvitsimme siistin ja rauhallisen huoneen.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
19 Oct 2025
Fredrik
No pool
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Oct 2025
Yasmine
Staff very friendly.
Very expensive for location and comfort.
While rather centrally located, the area does not seem safe, which is unusual in itself in Spain.
The room was clean but very simple and had some bars in front of the window.
Breakfast is served in a different location.
Business
8/10
Excellent
27 Sep 2025
Virginia
Personal amable
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
24 Sep 2025
Hans
Is eigenlijk een studenten hotel Kleine kamer met 2 enkle bedden. Straat is erg onrustig met gebruikers en daklozen
8/10
Excellent
11 Sep 2025
Theo
Vrij eenvoudig hotel, met het extra bed wel wat krap, maar wel schoon en gunstig gelegen. Prima dus
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Sep 2025
José Manuel
Muy buen sitio para alojarse, cerca de todo. He estado en un estudio y disponía de todas las comodidades. El personal está siempre disponible para ayudarte, las 24h, y son muy amables. El entorno no parece ser el mejor cuando llega la tarde-noche, pero yo no he tenido problema alguno.
Sin duda lo recomiendo, y cuando vuelva a Bilbao repetiré.
Leisure Self
2/10
Poor
04 Sep 2025
Maria Bel
Las habitaciones muy pequeñas, nada que ver con las fotos, y el ambiente de fuera horrible.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Sep 2025
Eva María
Personal muy amable.Es una pena que la calle donde está ubicada,esté llena de gente trapicheando todas las tardes.Espero que cambie la situación.Por lo demás, hemos estado muy a gusto.
10/10
Exceptional
26 Aug 2025
Mickaël
Je suis venu dans cet hôtel afin de visiter le musée Guggenheim avec ma fille.
La résidence est trés bien par rapport à son emplacement car tout est accessible à pieds. Les équipements et la chambre sont cohérents avec la description et le personnel est gentil.
Quand au musée il est incroyable en extérieur et en intérieur. A visiter absolument.
Friends_and_family Family

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C De Las Cortes 38, Bilbao, Spain

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