Nestled in Bilbao’s main commercial district, close to Euskalduna Conference Centre, this mid-range hotel is popular with business travellers in particular. On-site amenities include a gym, a restaurant serving buffet breakfasts along with traditional Basque cuisine, spacious lounge areas and a 24-hour reception with a tour desk. Guest rooms come with a minibar and flat-screen satellite TV, plus a private bathroom. Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is just a few minutes’ walk away while the iconic The Guggenheim Museum is also reachable on foot. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property.

Culture vultures will love the proximity of this hotel to Bilbao’s world-famous Guggenheim Museum, which is minutes away on foot, while the city’s charming Old Town can also be reached in a matter of minutes. As for the hotel itself, it boasts an on-site restaurant and cocktail bar, as well as useful amenities such as offers luggage storage, a laundry service and a business centre. Guest rooms are designed and furnished in contemporary style and house a flat-screen satellite TV, coffee maker, and a private bathroom. Abando Train Station is just over half-a-mile away.

Housed within a grand 19th century building, the Petit Palace Aran’s impressive setting is complemented by the nearby Santiago Cathedral. Hotel amenities include a dedicated tour desk and a dining room serving daily buffet breakfasts. Smart and stylish guest rooms feature private bathrooms including a state-of-the-art hydromassage shower, while some also have their own balcony. Free bicycles are available for guests to explore the city and car hire can also be organised at the tour desk. Notable attractions including the Guggenheim Museum are within walking distance and a well regarded theatre is also located directly opposite the hotel. For those arriving by car, there’s paid public parking nearby.