Consulado de Bilbao
Nautical-modern boutique with strong Basque character. High atrium, warm wood accents, contemporary design inspired by navigation. Smart 4-star that leans upscale but stops short of fussy.
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Why It Matters
Ranked #2 of 57 hotels in Bilbao on TripAdvisor. Has a private 45-foot yacht (Laukariz) for Basque coast excursions. The Kondutxo rooftop terrace with direct Guggenheim and estuary views is one of the best terraces in the city. Opened 2018. Booking.com Traveller Review Award winner in both 2025 and 2026.
The building's sailboat-shaped façade on Paseo de Abandoibarra is doing the heavy lifting before you even check in. It sits directly between the Isozaki towers and the Guggenheim Museum — walk three to five minutes across the street and you're at Frank Gehry's titanium masterpiece. Inside, 93 rooms wrap a soaring multi-story atrium, all finished with warm natural wood that nods to the nautical theme without being cliché about it. The 653 sqm panoramic terrace looking straight at the Guggenheim and the Nervión river is the real anchor of the experience.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Double Room
Standard double facing the atrium. Modern décor with natural wood, flat-screen satellite TV, minibar, air conditioning. 93 rooms in the property all share the same quality baseline. A solid no-fuss option.
Double Room with River Views
The double with estuary views is the sweet spot for most guests — spacious, luminous, and waking up to the Nervión river is genuinely hard to beat. Same high-quality finishes as the rest of the property.
Junior Suite with Estuary Views
More space, more personality, and views of the Nervión. The Junior Suite category is designed to feel residential rather than just 'bigger hotel room'. Comfortable enough that you'll actually want to spend time in the room itself.
Junior Suite with Guggenheim Views
The top-of-range offering. Combines the suite-level space with a direct view of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Exclusive details, luxury finishes. A genuine splurge option — but the view genuinely earns its premium.
Single Room King Bed with River View (Ría)
Same king setup as the standard single but with direct views of the Nervión estuary. Spacious and bright — one of the most characteristic city panoramas you can get from a single room at this price point.
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Single Room King Size Bed
93 modern rooms total, all distributed around an impressive high-rise atrium. This single king faces the atrium courtyard. Warm natural wood décor, flat-screen TV, minibar, in-room safe, air conditioning. Compact but contemporary.
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Standard Double Room with Guggenheim Views
At 17 square metres, this is the entry-level double and on the smaller side. But the view more than compensates — direct sightline to the Guggenheim Museum. Best place to relax after a full day of Bilbao-ing.
17 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
3 venues on property
Restaurant
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The experiences page integrates a curated Civitatis widget with selected Bilbao tours and activities bookable directly from the hotel site. Good for Pintxos tours, Casco Viejo walks, and Basque cultural day trips.
It's 3-5 minutes on foot across the street. The hotel's staff can assist with tickets and information. The Isozaki towers flank the hotel on the other side — the entire Abandoibarra riverside is a walkable architecture and culture corridor.
The hotel's private yacht Laukariz is one of the more memorable things you can do here. Available for Basque coast excursions and special private events. The yacht has a main suite and 3 double cabins with bathrooms, plus Wi-Fi, and the hotel can arrange catering. Genuinely exceptional for a corporate event, proposal, or just a Basque coast exploration.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Adapted bathrooms and hotel facilities for guests with reduced mobility.
Multiple versatile event halls with AV technology for corporate meetings, product launches, weddings and social events. Views of the Guggenheim available from select event spaces.
Complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the property, including all guest rooms and public areas.
Baby cots and highchairs available on request.
Guests can choose their preferred pillow type — notable upscale touch.
Valet parking and private monitored parking available. Automated lift parking system — maximum vehicle length 4.9 metres (16 feet). Self-parking costs EUR 20 per night. Limited availability.
Electric vehicle charging available in the hotel parking area.
No pets permitted at the property.
All guests receive healthcare coverage provided by Quirón Salud during their stay — an unusual and practical perk.
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