Occidental Bilbao
- Pool
- Spa
- Parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Connecting rooms
- Air conditioning
- Gym
Occidental Bilbao is a 4-star hotel on Avenida Zumalacarregui in the Bilbao area, a short walk from the old town's Plaza Nueva and the Ribera Market. It suits travellers who want a full-service hotel with a spa, a fitness room and a seasonal outdoor pool, as well as easy access to bars, cafés and the subway.
Occidental Bilbao is a 4-star hotel with 849 guest reviews and an average score of 8.6/10. It is housed in a single building completed in 1967 and offers a spa with a full range of treatments, a fitness room, a seasonal outdoor pool and a garden with a terrace. Dining options include a restaurant, a bar and lounge, a café and a buffet breakfast served from 7:30 to 10:30, with vegetarian and vegan choices. The hotel also has a business centre, meeting rooms and a 1,033 m² conference space.
The hotel sits in a residential part of Bilbao, with several places within a short walk. Plaza Nueva is 12 minutes on foot, the Ribera Market is also 12 minutes away and the Cathedral of Santiago is 14 minutes away. Within 1 to 3 minutes you will find the Liquid and Petaca Minuta cafés, the La Ribera Gastro restaurant on the plaza and several bars including Imola and Sarima. The Begoñako Basilikako gardens are 1 minute away, and Santutxu subway station is 5 minutes on foot.
Occidental Bilbao: who is it for?
Occidental Bilbao suits business travellers, thanks to its business centre, meeting rooms and conference space. It also suits couples and wellness-minded guests, given the spa offering full treatments and the fitness room. Families will appreciate the Family Rooms sleeping up to four, and visitors who want to explore the old town on foot will benefit from Plaza Nueva and the Ribera Market being around 12 minutes away.
Is its price a good deal?
Only prices actually recorded by RoomForNight for one night, never estimates.
Since October 25, 2026: from €65 to €88 a night, over 6 readings.
Weekdays (Sunday to Thursday nights)
€74 on average
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Occidental Bilbao: which rooms?
Room prices checked on October 26, 2026 for the night of November 25, 2026, converted from US dollars to euros at the European Central Bank rate. The exact rate is shown by our partner when you book. Room types offered by the hotel on Hotels.com. Availability and rates when you book.
Where is Occidental Bilbao?
Distance from Occidental Bilbao to the centre of Bilbao: 1.9 km, as the crow flies.
Open in Google MapsOccidental Bilbao: what to do around it?
Landmarks
- Plaza Nueva12 min walk
- Marché de la Ribera12 min walk
- Cathédrale de Santiago14 min walk
- Bilbao (BIO)14 min drive
Where to eat nearby?
- LiquidCafé1 min walk
- Petaca MinutaCafé1 min walk
- La Ribera Gastro - plazaRestaurant1 min walk
- El SauceCafé2 min walk
- Be-OmaCafé2 min walk
- Cafeteria JosuneCafé3 min walk
Where to go out at night?
- ImolaBar2 min walk
- SarimaBar2 min walk
- Bar AmatxoBar3 min walk
- Pagoa CaféBar3 min walk
- EtxadiBar3 min walk
What to see nearby?
- Begoñako Basilikako lorategiakPark1 min walk
- Joan XXIII Aita Santuaren plazaPark1 min walk
- Zabalbide parkeaPark2 min walk
- Plaza de LarrazábalPark7 min walk
- Dolaretxe parkeaPark7 min walk
- Garabi plazaPark7 min walk
How to get around?
- SantutxuMetro5 min walk
- TxurdinagaMetro7 min walk
- Zazpikaleak / Casco ViejoMetro8 min walk
- ZurbaranbarriMetro9 min walk
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Straight-line distances from the hotel, estimated walking times. openstreetmap.org/copyright · Powered by Geoapify
Amenities, fees, rooms and landmarks: information provided by the hotel on Hotels.com.
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Occidental Bilbao: frequently asked questions
Occidental Bilbao: where is the hotel?+
Occidental Bilbao is in Bilbao, in the Bilbao area. Address: Av Zumalacarregui, 40, 48006 Bilbao. Plaza Nueva is a 12 min walk away. Distance from Occidental Bilbao to the centre of Bilbao: 1.9 km, as the crow flies.
Occidental Bilbao: how much is a night?+
The latest recorded price is €72 for the night of November 25, 2026 (recorded on October 26, 2026). Since October 25, 2026, our readings range from €65 to €88.
Occidental Bilbao: what transport is nearby?+
Around the hotel: Santutxu (Metro, 5 min walk), Txurdinaga (Metro, 7 min walk), and Zazpikaleak / Casco Viejo (Metro, 8 min walk).
Occidental Bilbao: where to eat nearby?+
Around the hotel: Liquid (Café, 1 min walk), Petaca Minuta (Café, 1 min walk), and La Ribera Gastro - plaza (Restaurant, 1 min walk).
Occidental Bilbao: where to go out at night?+
Around the hotel: Imola (Bar, 2 min walk), Sarima (Bar, 2 min walk), and Bar Amatxo (Bar, 3 min walk).
Occidental Bilbao: what to see nearby?+
Around the hotel: Begoñako Basilikako lorategiak (Park, 1 min walk), Joan XXIII Aita Santuaren plaza (Park, 1 min walk), and Zabalbide parkea (Park, 2 min walk).
Occidental Bilbao: which room types?+
The hotel offers, among others: Superior Room (24 m², Sleeps 2), Superior Room, 1 King Bed (24 m², Sleeps 2), Family Room (24 m², Sleeps 3), Superior Room (with extra bed) (27 m², Sleeps 3), and Family Room (2x2 Family Plan) (48 m², Sleeps 4).
Occidental Bilbao: is there parking?+
Yes, the hotel lists parking.
Occidental Bilbao: is the Wi-Fi free?+
Yes, the hotel lists free Wi-Fi.
Is breakfast included at Occidental Bilbao?+
Breakfast is served as a buffet every day from 7:30 to 10:30, and it is offered at an extra charge. The hotel also has a café and a restaurant for other meals.
Can hotel guests use the spa and the pool?+
The hotel has a spa offering full treatments and a fitness room on site. The outdoor pool is open seasonally, so check availability for your travel dates.
How do I get to the city centre from Occidental Bilbao?+
Santutxu subway station is a 5-minute walk away, and Txurdinaga station is 7 minutes on foot. Bilbao airport is about 14 minutes away by car.
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