Speaking of bad hotel rooms, this place takes the cake. Listed as a 2* hotel, this establishment is…read morereally 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.

Staying right in the middle of Bilbao's Casco Viejo is great. Food, drinks, small businesses and…read moreinteresting 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.

Bedroom 12x8ft which is very small. Bathroom was reasonable. Very NOISY! Directly under the room…read moreare 2 bars and restaurant patios which are very popular, guarantee noise, a noisy glass disposal bin. And bldg across street under construction so banging starts early. No elevator And the stairs are worn and narrow. Little balcony gives air but cant keep open due to noise n mosquitos so room gets stuffy. Location close to many things. Front desk staff nice.

Stayed one night here, mid-week, last week and had a really comfortable sleep. The member of staff…read morewe dealt with was very friendly and efficient. Great mattress & pillows in the room and the shutter made it perfectly dark. The toilet and tea/coffee facilities were good too, as was the overall cleanliness. The hostel is very centrally located but, as the city centre is not too large, only a comfortable walk from the bus and rail stations, as well as the scenic old town, Guggenheim Museum and other points of interest. There are a couple of bars on the same street so potentially the street-side rooms might experience a bit of noise at weekends as the windows & shutters don't offer full soundproofing.

This is the only main hostel in the city…read more It's located quite far outside of the main area and is only service by bus, so after a certain time it's a choice of taxi or foot to get back. They also have a curfew which is a bit annoying so if you miss it you're in for a long night out or waiting to get in at one of the emergency hours, There's a canteen serving meals at different times of the day and vending machine to fill the between time. There are washers and drying to get your clobber back to clean. There is also a couple of computers to access some internet. All sites are not accessible. There is radio playing music throughout. The show block are large and there are lifts or a spiral stair case if you are feeling sprightly. The views on the higher levels are amazing of the port/harbour industrial zone.