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Hotel Abando

Colón de Larreategui, 9
Rated 8.4 in 3969 reviews

Hotel Abando is a welcoming establishment situated in the vibrant heart of Bilbao, Spain. Nestled in a prime location, it offers easy access to some of the city's most iconic attractions, such as the Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, and the bustling shopping areas. Ideal for both business and leisure travelers, the hotel seamlessly blends comfort and convenience.

Guests at Hotel Abando can enjoy a range of modern amenities designed to enhance their stay. The rooms are well-appointed with contemporary furnishings, ensuring a restful and pleasant experience. Each room is equipped with essential comforts, including air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, and a flat-screen TV, providing a practical retreat after a day of exploring the city.

Dining at the hotel is a noteworthy experience with its on-site restaurant, where guests can indulge in a variety of delicious, locally-inspired dishes. The emphasis on fresh, high-quality ingredients is evident in each meal, making it a dining option worth experiencing.

Business travelers will find the hotel's conference facilities to be efficient and accommodating, with several meeting rooms available for hosting events and meetings. The staff is committed to providing excellent service, assisting with the planning and execution of any event to ensure a smooth and successful experience.

Overall, Hotel Abando offers a warm and professional atmosphere that caters to the diverse needs of its guests. Its central location, combined with its amenities, makes it a favorable choice for those visiting Bilbao, whether for work or leisure.

Climate and Weather

January
 13°
 6°
 13°
 3
Sun hours / day
 15
Rain free days
February
 14°
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 12°
 4
Sun hours / day
 14
Rain free days
March
 16°
 9°
 13°
 5
Sun hours / day
 14
Rain free days
April
 17°
 10°
 14°
 6
Sun hours / day
 12
Rain free days
May
 20°
 13°
 16°
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Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
June
 23°
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 7
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
July
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 21°
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Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
August
 26°
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Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
September
 24°
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 21°
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Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
October
 20°
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 19°
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Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
November
 16°
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 14
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December
 13°
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 15
Rain free days

Michelin Restaurants in Bilbao and near Hotel Abando

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Museum of modern and contemporary art in Bilbao, Spain
0.8km / 0.49mi
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Art museum in Bilbao, Spain
0.9km / 0.57mi
St. James' Cathedral
St. James' Cathedral
Cultural property in Bilbao, Spain
0.6km / 0.37mi
Basilica of Begoña
Basilica of Begoña
Minor basilica in Bilbao, Spain
1.1km / 0.71mi
Parque Europa, Bilbao
Parque Europa, Bilbao
Park in Bilbao, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Parque Etxebarria
Parque Etxebarria
400m / 440yd
Jardines de Albia
Jardines de Albia
Garden in Spain
60m / 70yd
Miribilla parkea / Parque Miribilla
Miribilla parkea / Parque Miribilla
0.9km / 0.59mi
Plaza del Ensanche
Plaza del Ensanche
320m / 350yd
Plaza Zabálburu
Plaza Zabálburu
0.8km / 0.47mi
Plaza Moyúa
Plaza Moyúa
Public square located in the center of Bilbao's extension, in the district of Abando, Basque Country, Spain
0.6km / 0.36mi
Plaza Arriquibar
Plaza Arriquibar
0.8km / 0.47mi
Plaza Euskadi
Plaza Euskadi
Square in Bilbao, Spain
1km / 0.6mi
Parque de Ametzola
Parque de Ametzola
1.3km / 0.82mi
Doña Casilda Iturrizar park
Doña Casilda Iturrizar park
Park in Spain
1km / 0.61mi
Zubizuri
Zubizuri
Footbridge across the Nervion River in Bilbao
470m / 0.29mi
Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro
Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro
Museum in Bilbao, Spain
1.1km / 0.69mi
Convent of the Encarnación, Bilbao
Convent of the Encarnación, Bilbao
1.1km / 0.68mi
Church of los Santos Juanes, Bilbao
Church of los Santos Juanes, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
0.6km / 0.4mi
Church of San Nicolás, Bilbao
Church of San Nicolás, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
420m / 460yd
San Antón Bridge
San Antón Bridge
Bridge in Spain
0.9km / 0.56mi
Church of San Antón
Church of San Antón
Cultural property in Bilbao, Spain
0.8km / 0.53mi
Yohn Jauregia (La Bolsa)
Yohn Jauregia (La Bolsa)
0.5km / 0.34mi
Monument to Diego Lopez de Haro, Bilbao
Monument to Diego Lopez de Haro, Bilbao
Monument in Bilbao, Spain
120m / 130yd
Church of San Vicente de Abando
Church of San Vicente de Abando
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
120m / 130yd
Palacio Olabarri
Palacio Olabarri
0.8km / 0.47mi
Church of the Sagrado Corazón, Bilbao
Church of the Sagrado Corazón, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
240m / 270yd
Church of San Francisco de Asís, Bilbao
Church of San Francisco de Asís, Bilbao
Bilbao
0.7km / 0.43mi
Church of San José de la Montaña, Bilbao
Church of San José de la Montaña, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
0.7km / 0.46mi
Reproductions Museum Bilbao
Reproductions Museum Bilbao
Art museum in Basque Country, Spain
0.7km / 0.43mi
Eskurtze parkea / Parque de Eskurtze
1.4km / 0.9mi
Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Bilbao
Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
1.1km / 0.7mi
Maman
Maman
Series of sculptures by Louise Bourgeois
0.9km / 0.55mi
Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Bilbao Museum
1.6km / 1mi
Plaza de Indautxu
Plaza de Indautxu
1km / 0.64mi
Aterpe 1936
Aterpe 1936
1.4km / 0.86mi
Monumento al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, Bilbao
Monumento al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, Bilbao
Monument in Bilbao, Spain
1.5km / 0.92mi
Variante ovoide de la desocupación de la esfera
Variante ovoide de la desocupación de la esfera
320m / 350yd
Tall Tree & The Eye
Tall Tree & The Eye
Sculpture by Anish Kapoor in Bilbao, Spain
1km / 0.6mi
Puppy
Puppy
0.8km / 0.52mi
Busto de Unamuno
Busto de Unamuno
Column and monument in Bilbao
0.6km / 0.39mi
Convento de San Francisco, Bilbao
Convento de San Francisco, Bilbao
Religious buildings in Bilbao
0.7km / 0.44mi
Parroquia San Francisco Javier
Parroquia San Francisco Javier
0.9km / 0.53mi
FANAL. Jardin de delicias
FANAL. Jardin de delicias
0.9km / 0.56mi
Church of Inmaculada Concepción, Bilbao
Church of Inmaculada Concepción, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
1.7km / 1.1mi

What to do in Bilbao and near Hotel Abando

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Museum of modern and contemporary art in Bilbao, Spain
0.8km / 0.49mi
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Art museum in Bilbao, Spain
0.9km / 0.57mi
St. James' Cathedral
St. James' Cathedral
Cultural property in Bilbao, Spain
0.6km / 0.37mi
Basilica of Begoña
Basilica of Begoña
Minor basilica in Bilbao, Spain
1.1km / 0.71mi
Parque Europa, Bilbao
Parque Europa, Bilbao
Park in Bilbao, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Parque Etxebarria
Parque Etxebarria
400m / 440yd
Jardines de Albia
Jardines de Albia
Garden in Spain
60m / 70yd
Miribilla parkea / Parque Miribilla
Miribilla parkea / Parque Miribilla
0.9km / 0.59mi
Plaza del Ensanche
Plaza del Ensanche
320m / 350yd
Plaza Zabálburu
Plaza Zabálburu
0.8km / 0.47mi
Plaza Moyúa
Plaza Moyúa
Public square located in the center of Bilbao's extension, in the district of Abando, Basque Country, Spain
0.6km / 0.36mi
Plaza Arriquibar
Plaza Arriquibar
0.8km / 0.47mi
Plaza Euskadi
Plaza Euskadi
Square in Bilbao, Spain
1km / 0.6mi
Parque de Ametzola
Parque de Ametzola
1.3km / 0.82mi
Doña Casilda Iturrizar park
Doña Casilda Iturrizar park
Park in Spain
1km / 0.61mi
Zubizuri
Zubizuri
Footbridge across the Nervion River in Bilbao
470m / 0.29mi
Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro
Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro
Museum in Bilbao, Spain
1.1km / 0.69mi
Convent of the Encarnación, Bilbao
Convent of the Encarnación, Bilbao
1.1km / 0.68mi
Church of los Santos Juanes, Bilbao
Church of los Santos Juanes, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
0.6km / 0.4mi
Church of San Nicolás, Bilbao
Church of San Nicolás, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
420m / 460yd
San Antón Bridge
San Antón Bridge
Bridge in Spain
0.9km / 0.56mi
Church of San Antón
Church of San Antón
Cultural property in Bilbao, Spain
0.8km / 0.53mi
Yohn Jauregia (La Bolsa)
Yohn Jauregia (La Bolsa)
0.5km / 0.34mi
Monument to Diego Lopez de Haro, Bilbao
Monument to Diego Lopez de Haro, Bilbao
Monument in Bilbao, Spain
120m / 130yd
Church of San Vicente de Abando
Church of San Vicente de Abando
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
120m / 130yd
Palacio Olabarri
Palacio Olabarri
0.8km / 0.47mi
Church of the Sagrado Corazón, Bilbao
Church of the Sagrado Corazón, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
240m / 270yd
Church of San Francisco de Asís, Bilbao
Church of San Francisco de Asís, Bilbao
Bilbao
0.7km / 0.43mi
Church of San José de la Montaña, Bilbao
Church of San José de la Montaña, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
0.7km / 0.46mi
Reproductions Museum Bilbao
Reproductions Museum Bilbao
Art museum in Basque Country, Spain
0.7km / 0.43mi

About Bilbao

Bilbao, a city in northern Spain, is known for its unique blend of modern and traditional elements. One of the most notable attractions is the Guggenheim Museum, an architectural marvel that showcases contemporary art. Its exterior, designed by Frank Gehry, is as impressive as the artworks housed inside.

In the heart of the city, you can explore the Casco Viejo, Bilbao's old town, characterized by its narrow streets, quaint shops, and local eateries. This area offers a glimpse into the city’s history and culture, making it a pleasant place to stroll and enjoy local cuisine. Sampling pintxos, the Basque version of tapas, is a must, as numerous bars and restaurants serve these small dishes.

Another significant site is the Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, which features an extensive collection that spans from the Middle Ages to contemporary works. This museum provides insight into both local and international art, making it an enriching experience for visitors.

The Ría de Bilbao, the estuary that runs through the city, is perfect for leisurely walks. The scenic riverside paths provide a different perspective of the city’s architecture, both modern and historic. The Zubizuri Bridge, designed by Santiago Calatrava, offers a striking view and is a popular spot for photographs.

For those interested in local culture, the Bilbao Cathedral, also known as Santiago Cathedral, is worth a visit. Its Gothic architecture and historical significance reflect the city’s heritage. Additionally, you can enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at Mercado de la Ribera, one of the largest covered markets in Europe, where you can experience local products and cuisine.

Finally, if you have time, consider taking a short trip to the nearby Basque countryside or coastal towns like Getxo, which offer stunning landscapes and opportunities for outdoor activities. Overall, Bilbao presents a rich tapestry of art, history, and gastronomy for visitors to explore.




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