Speaking of bad hotel rooms, this place takes the cake. Listed as a 2* hotel, this establishment is really smelly little hostel. Some of the rooms have private bathrooms, but they are utilitarian at best. There is minimal signage in the building, the rooms are located on the 3rd floor. We didn't stay long. One quick look at the room, the odor was overwhelming. The windows offer no relief from the heat, they are screwed shut. They do bring in a wet dog aroma from the dirty Astro turf on the enclosed balconette. There is no Air Conditioning. There also was not an attendant at the desk when we walked back out. Just a little sign saying when the desk staff would be back. They share staffing with another location. (Something I do not believe is allowed in 2* lodging BTW). I wouldn't stay here on a bet. F- and $170 wasted. I was rather surprised given that I understand this is a recommended stay by the Rick Steves team. read more

Staying right in the middle of Bilbao's Casco Viejo is great. Food, drinks, small businesses and interesting sightseeing is all within a few minutes walk. Large rooms with giant bathrooms. Really small towels. Beds were soft, but we endured. Really low price for a quiet, efficient place. Multiple keys for the security of the room was a total nuisance. Special codes for the front door were not explained clearly and we ended up locked out of the building. Parking is at the train station (long walk uphill) and really is inconvenient. Limited access to the hotel as the streets do not allow cars for about 20 hours per day. Communication skills of the staff was marginal. Lots of young folks with only a few with knowledge. Really a hostel with private baths. read more

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Seeing as though we survived off their vending machine the first night, not realizing things would close SUPER early around the holidays, it's almost enough to warrant the four stars on its own. But snacks aside (though olives and strange waffles? I like your eccentricity hostel humans.) this is a fairly decent option for a budget hostel. IMPORTANT POINT - I said: BUDGET hostel. Definitely don't book here hoping for anything grand. The space is very very basic and when we arrived, in the midst of repair, so a bit hectic. The room was plain: two simple beds, a desk, a safe and a shower that worked. There are no bells and whistles - it's very much like staying in a dorm room. BUT it was clean, the folks who work there are lovely, they had a little common space to make tea, etc and we were able to book a private room with a private bathroom for under £40 a night. So if you're looking to explore Bilbao on a dime, this place is safe, centrally located and has weirdly wonderful waffles in their vending machine. read more

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