Casual Bilbao Gurea, Bilbao

Budget
Simple budget hotel with a coffee corner, a common area, and some rooms with balconies

Overview

Casual Gurea is a budget hotel in the city's Old Town center. Guests can stroll along the riverfront and reach the Guggenheim Museum in about 20 minutes or stick to the Old Town and visit Plaza Nuevo and the cathedral in just a few steps. The hotel features fully-equipped rooms with comfortable beds, free WiFi, and TVs. The superior rooms have balconies and views; family rooms sleep up to four guests. The hotel also offers a coffee corner, free luggage storage, and a shared lounge area.

Kimkim's Take

Ash
Ash Merscher kimkim staff
Based on kimkim staff visit, May 2023 (Learn more)
Pros
  • You'll stay in the middle of Bilbao's charming Old Town, so it's easy to explore the city's top sites, including the Guggenheim Museum, the Bilbao and Bellas Artes museums, and Gran Vía.
  • The hotel offers a coffee corner and shared lounge area, where you can enjoy a drink or snack.
  • If you arrive early or leave later than checkout, you can utilize the free storage for your luggage.
  • Families can choose the triple or quadruple rooms, sleeping three to four guests. 
  • If you'd like to enjoy a little extra space, grab one of the rooms with a balcony.
Cons
  • As a budget hotel, the rooms may be smaller than other accommodation options.
  • Some rooms may not have a view, so if having a view is important to you, book early.

Authenticity

As a simple, budget hotel, you won't find too much authenticity at Casual Gurea, but it's one of the better standard options right in the center of Casco Viejo, the city's Old Town. Some rooms offer a little historical charm with iron balconies.

Location

The hotel's prime location in Bilbao's Old Town means you'll have everything at hand. You can stroll along Gran Vía, explore the estuary and its bridges, or take the funicular up to Artxanda for stunning city views. You'll be one block from the Bilbao Cathedral, a seven-minute walk from the riverwalk along the Nervión River, and 22 minutes from the Guggenheim Museum. 

Rooms & Bathrooms

Casual Bilbao Gurea offers various room types: individual, double/twin, superior, triple, and family. All rooms come with comfortable mattresses, full bathrooms, work desks, heating, and fans. Superior rooms include balconies and views, while family rooms can accommodate up to four guests with options for connecting rooms.

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Hotel Information

Hotel stars icon 2-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +34-944-163299
Hotel address icon C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º
Free wifi

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Hotel stars icon 2-star Hotel
Hotel phone icon +34-944-163299
Hotel address icon C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º
Free wifi