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Hotel Meliá Bilbao

Lehendakari Leizaola, 29
Rated 8.7 in 3482 reviews

Hotel Meliá Bilbao is a sophisticated accommodation option situated in the heart of Bilbao, Spain. Nestled conveniently near the city's buzzing business district, the hotel is also within walking distance of some of the most iconic cultural landmarks, such as the Guggenheim Museum and the Doña Casilda Iturrizar park. This strategic location provides guests with easy access to both urban attractions and lush greenery, making it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelers.

Designed with an eye for contemporary elegance, Hotel Meliá Bilbao often impresses with its architecture, which was inspired by the works of renowned sculptor Eduardo Chillida. The interior design follows suit, featuring stylish decor that combines modern aesthetics with comfort. Warm tones, sleek furnishings, and tasteful artwork accentuate the welcoming atmosphere.

Guest rooms are thoughtfully appointed to ensure a comfortable stay, providing amenities that cater to the needs of today's travelers. Many rooms offer sweeping views of the surrounding cityscape, contributing to a memorable experience. To enhance its guest experience, the hotel offers a range of facilities including a rooftop swimming pool, a fitness center, and a sauna, encouraging guests to relax and rejuvenate.

Dining options at Hotel Meliá Bilbao include an acclaimed on-site restaurant that serves Basque cuisine, celebrating local flavors with a modern twist. The commitment to quality service is evident in the hotel's dedication to guest satisfaction, with attentive staff ready to assist with any requirements.

Overall, Hotel Meliá Bilbao encapsulates a blend of modern luxury and convenience, offering a welcoming retreat for those visiting this vibrant Spanish city.

 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 13°
 6°
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 3
Sun hours / day
 15
Rain free days
February
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 14
Rain free days
March
 16°
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 13°
 5
Sun hours / day
 14
Rain free days
April
 17°
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 12
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May
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Sun hours / day
 16
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June
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 7
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 19
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July
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 24
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August
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 23
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September
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October
 20°
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November
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 14
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December
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 15
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Michelin Restaurants in Bilbao and near Hotel Meliá Bilbao

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Museum of modern and contemporary art in Bilbao, Spain
0.6km / 0.37mi
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Art museum in Bilbao, Spain
350m / 380yd
St. James' Cathedral
St. James' Cathedral
Cultural property in Bilbao, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Parque Etxebarria
Parque Etxebarria
1.7km / 1mi
Jardines de Albia
Jardines de Albia
Garden in Spain
1.2km / 0.72mi
Miribilla parkea / Parque Miribilla
Miribilla parkea / Parque Miribilla
1.8km / 1.2mi
Plaza del Ensanche
Plaza del Ensanche
1km / 0.6mi
Plaza Zabálburu
Plaza Zabálburu
1.3km / 0.78mi
Plaza Moyúa
Plaza Moyúa
Public square located in the center of Bilbao's extension, in the district of Abando, Basque Country, Spain
0.7km / 0.44mi
Plaza Arriquibar
Plaza Arriquibar
0.9km / 0.57mi
Plaza Euskadi
Plaza Euskadi
Square in Bilbao, Spain
290m / 320yd
Parque de Ametzola
Parque de Ametzola
1.4km / 0.85mi
Doña Casilda Iturrizar park
Doña Casilda Iturrizar park
Park in Spain
20m / 20yd
Sarrikoko parkea / Parque de Sarriko
Sarrikoko parkea / Parque de Sarriko
1.3km / 0.8mi
Zubizuri
Zubizuri
Footbridge across the Nervion River in Bilbao
1.2km / 0.74mi
Euskararen Etxea
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of los Santos Juanes, Bilbao
Church of los Santos Juanes, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of San Nicolás, Bilbao
Church of San Nicolás, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
1.7km / 1.1mi
Yohn Jauregia (La Bolsa)
Yohn Jauregia (La Bolsa)
1.7km / 1.1mi
Monument to Diego Lopez de Haro, Bilbao
Monument to Diego Lopez de Haro, Bilbao
Monument in Bilbao, Spain
1.4km / 0.86mi
Church of San Vicente de Abando
Church of San Vicente de Abando
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
1.2km / 0.75mi
Palacio Olabarri
Palacio Olabarri
1km / 0.62mi
Church of the Sagrado Corazón, Bilbao
Church of the Sagrado Corazón, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
1.2km / 0.75mi
Church of San Francisco de Asís, Bilbao
Church of San Francisco de Asís, Bilbao
Bilbao
1.3km / 0.8mi
Church of San José de la Montaña, Bilbao
Church of San José de la Montaña, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
0.5km / 0.34mi
Reproductions Museum Bilbao
Reproductions Museum Bilbao
Art museum in Basque Country, Spain
1.7km / 1mi
Eskurtze parkea / Parque de Eskurtze
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Bilbao
Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
0.8km / 0.49mi
Maman
Maman
Series of sculptures by Louise Bourgeois
0.8km / 0.48mi
Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Bilbao Museum
370m / 400yd
Plaza de Indautxu
Plaza de Indautxu
0.7km / 0.44mi
Aterpe 1936
Aterpe 1936
1.8km / 1.1mi
Monumento al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, Bilbao
Monumento al Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, Bilbao
Monument in Bilbao, Spain
340m / 370yd
Variante ovoide de la desocupación de la esfera
Variante ovoide de la desocupación de la esfera
1.5km / 0.96mi
Tall Tree & The Eye
Tall Tree & The Eye
Sculpture by Anish Kapoor in Bilbao, Spain
0.6km / 0.4mi
Puppy
Puppy
0.6km / 0.38mi
Busto de Unamuno
Busto de Unamuno
Column and monument in Bilbao
1.9km / 1.2mi
Convento de San Francisco, Bilbao
Convento de San Francisco, Bilbao
Religious buildings in Bilbao
1.8km / 1.1mi
Parroquia San Francisco Javier
Parroquia San Francisco Javier
470m / 0.29mi
FANAL. Jardin de delicias
FANAL. Jardin de delicias
420m / 460yd
Church of Inmaculada Concepción, Bilbao
Church of Inmaculada Concepción, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
1km / 0.63mi
Basilica of Begoña
Basilica of Begoña
Minor basilica in Bilbao, Spain
2.5km / 1.5mi
Parque Europa, Bilbao
Parque Europa, Bilbao
Park in Bilbao, Spain
3.1km / 1.9mi
Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro
Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro
Museum in Bilbao, Spain
2.3km / 1.4mi
Convent of the Encarnación, Bilbao
Convent of the Encarnación, Bilbao
2.3km / 1.4mi

What to do in Bilbao and near Hotel Meliá Bilbao

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Museum of modern and contemporary art in Bilbao, Spain
0.6km / 0.37mi
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Art museum in Bilbao, Spain
350m / 380yd
St. James' Cathedral
St. James' Cathedral
Cultural property in Bilbao, Spain
1.8km / 1.1mi
Parque Etxebarria
Parque Etxebarria
1.7km / 1mi
Jardines de Albia
Jardines de Albia
Garden in Spain
1.2km / 0.72mi
Miribilla parkea / Parque Miribilla
Miribilla parkea / Parque Miribilla
1.8km / 1.2mi
Plaza del Ensanche
Plaza del Ensanche
1km / 0.6mi
Plaza Zabálburu
Plaza Zabálburu
1.3km / 0.78mi
Plaza Moyúa
Plaza Moyúa
Public square located in the center of Bilbao's extension, in the district of Abando, Basque Country, Spain
0.7km / 0.44mi
Plaza Arriquibar
Plaza Arriquibar
0.9km / 0.57mi
Plaza Euskadi
Plaza Euskadi
Square in Bilbao, Spain
290m / 320yd
Parque de Ametzola
Parque de Ametzola
1.4km / 0.85mi
Doña Casilda Iturrizar park
Doña Casilda Iturrizar park
Park in Spain
20m / 20yd
Sarrikoko parkea / Parque de Sarriko
Sarrikoko parkea / Parque de Sarriko
1.3km / 0.8mi
Zubizuri
Zubizuri
Footbridge across the Nervion River in Bilbao
1.2km / 0.74mi
Euskararen Etxea
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of los Santos Juanes, Bilbao
Church of los Santos Juanes, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of San Nicolás, Bilbao
Church of San Nicolás, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
1.7km / 1.1mi
Yohn Jauregia (La Bolsa)
Yohn Jauregia (La Bolsa)
1.7km / 1.1mi
Monument to Diego Lopez de Haro, Bilbao
Monument to Diego Lopez de Haro, Bilbao
Monument in Bilbao, Spain
1.4km / 0.86mi
Church of San Vicente de Abando
Church of San Vicente de Abando
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
1.2km / 0.75mi
Palacio Olabarri
Palacio Olabarri
1km / 0.62mi
Church of the Sagrado Corazón, Bilbao
Church of the Sagrado Corazón, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
1.2km / 0.75mi
Church of San Francisco de Asís, Bilbao
Church of San Francisco de Asís, Bilbao
Bilbao
1.3km / 0.8mi
Church of San José de la Montaña, Bilbao
Church of San José de la Montaña, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
0.5km / 0.34mi
Reproductions Museum Bilbao
Reproductions Museum Bilbao
Art museum in Basque Country, Spain
1.7km / 1mi
Eskurtze parkea / Parque de Eskurtze
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Bilbao
Church of Nuestra Señora del Carmen, Bilbao
Church building in Bilbao, Spain
0.8km / 0.49mi
Maman
Maman
Series of sculptures by Louise Bourgeois
0.8km / 0.48mi
Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Bilbao Museum
370m / 400yd

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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