Travelers can sip cocktails poolside at this upscale hotel, a peaceful retreat that balances relaxation with easy access to Bilbao's vibrant urban scene
Hotel Puerta de Bilbao, near Vizcaya Bridge, offers a seasonal outdoor pool with sun loungers and a poolside bar. Enjoy a garden and coffee shop/cafe for quiet moments. Plaza Moyua is nearby. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected throughout their stay.
Located in Barakaldo, Hotel Puerta de Bilbao is in a shopping district and near a metro station. Notable landmarks in the area include Vizcaya Bridge and Plaza Moyua, and travellers wishing to experience a bit of culture can try Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Santiago Cathedral and Zubizuri Bridge are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Barakaldo travel guide
Rio Castanos 2, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, 48903
What's nearby
Estuary of Bilbao
3 min drive - 2.1 km
Parque Canino Zuazo - Zuazo Txakurgunea
3 min walk - 0.3 km
Bilbao Exhibition Centre
11 min walk - 1.0 km
Hospital Universitario Cruces
17 min walk - 1.5 km
Estadio Nuevo Lasesarre
3 min drive - 2.2 km
Getting around
Barakaldo Lutxana Station
4 min drive
Ansio Station
15 min walk
Bilbao (BIO)
15 min drive
Restaurants
Foster's Hollywood
15 min walk
Foodoo
15 min walk
Bar Antonio
7 min walk
Centro Gallego
12 min walk
Pollito Cervecería Tradicional
4 min walk
About this property
Hotel Puerta de Bilbao
Upscale hotel near Plaza Moyua
Located close to Vizcaya Bridge, Hotel Puerta de Bilbao provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as a garden and a bar.
Other perks at this hotel include:
A seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and an electric car charging station
Express check-out, meeting rooms and a lift
A banquet hall, multilingual staff and concierge services
Room features
All 203 rooms offer comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning.
Weekend buffet breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: EUR 18 for adults and EUR 9 for children
A bar/lounge
A coffee shop/cafe
A poolside bar
A restaurant
Things to do
Children's pool
Seasonal outdoor pool
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Children's pool
Pool gate
Seasonal outdoor pool
Soundproofed rooms
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services
Business services
3,229 square feet of conference space
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Outdoors
Garden
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift (109 centimetre wide door)
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
More
1 building
7 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 2005
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Down comforter
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Bidet
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Separate bathtub and shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
48-inch LED TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Free bottled water
Minibar
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Soundproofed rooms
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for buffet breakfast: from approximately EUR 18 for adults and from EUR 9 for children
Self-parking fee: EUR 15 per day
Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve on-site parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit and window guards
Property Registration Number No HBI01189
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
The seasonal pool will be open from 21 June to 22 September
Pool access available from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Property is also known as
Bilbao Exhibition Center
Novotel Bilbao
Hotel Puerta Bilbao Barakaldo
Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center Barakaldo
Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center Hotel
Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Center Hotel Barakaldo
Novotel Exhibition
Barakaldo Novotel
Novotel Barakaldo
Novotel Bilbao Exhibition Hotel Barakaldo
Hotel Puerta Bilbao
Puerta Bilbao Barakaldo
Puerta Bilbao
Hotel Puerta de Bilbao Hotel
Hotel Puerta de Bilbao Barakaldo
Hotel Puerta de Bilbao Hotel Barakaldo
Frequently asked questions
Does Hotel Puerta de Bilbao have a pool?
Yes, this property has a seasonal outdoor pool and a children's pool. Pool access is from 10:30 AM to 8:30 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Hotel Puerta de Bilbao?
As of 7 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hotel Puerta de Bilbao on 22 Mar 2026 start from RM267, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Hotel Puerta de Bilbao pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Hotel Puerta de Bilbao?
Self-parking is available for EUR 15 per day.
What time is check-in at Hotel Puerta de Bilbao?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: 11:00 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Hotel Puerta de Bilbao?
Checkout is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Hotel Puerta de Bilbao located?
Situated in a shopping district, this hotel is within 6 mi (10 km) of Vizcaya Bridge, Santiago Cathedral and Plaza Moyua. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Zubizuri Bridge are also within 9 mi (15 km). Ansio Station is 15 minutes by foot and Barakaldo Metro Station is 18 minutes.
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Reviews
Hotel Puerta de Bilbao Reviews
8.4
Very good
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Excellent choice on both meal and breakfast menus. Rooms are really large. En suite is amazing. Unfortunate no tea and coffee facilities in room. Brilliant for overnight stay. Would probably be good for longer stays too as the swimming pool looked excellent
Brilliant location. Room had a mini bar and was spacious. If coming over from Uk/Ireland, don’t expect Tea/Coffee in the room, that not a done thing in most Spanish hotels. Staff were extremely friendly and couldn’t have been more accommodating
Clean, large room, good breakfast and many glutenfree options ( seperate glutenfree corner)
Near a shopping center, and 20 min walk to the metro, next to a convention centre.
We enjoyed our two night stay at Hotel Puerta de Bilbao. It was a good base to explore the city. Our triple room on the seventh floor was comfortable, and having a bath and separate shower cubicle was useful. The reception team were friendly and helpful. Our daughter loved the pool.
Helen
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Nathan
25 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The drains in the shower/bath stink! The whole room smells of toilet/drain smell.
The drains in the shower and bath are clean so it must be the central drains of the hotel.
I had to stuff towels down the drain to stop the room stinking.
Also the hot breakfast was cold! Every day, cold.
There are no hot plates under the hot food and the heat lamps above are too high.
I complained one day, the chef made me fresh hot eggs but it was the same the day after and day after that (stayed for 4 nights).
These things need sorting out, its not acceptable for a 4 star hotel.
The staff were very friendy and helpful which was great. The hotel was nice apart from the 2 things i just mentioned.
Parking is 15 euro a night which is not mentioned on the listing!! So be aware.
However, parking outside is free but you'll be lucky to find a space so its worth paying it in my experience.
Nathan
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
4/10 Poor
Jeremy
13 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Where to start? Ok...we had several choices for hotels in Bilbao but chose Hotel Puerta for 3 nights because their main selling feature was a functional outdoor pool, which my daughters wanted to use, especially since the weather was nice. The pool was in great condition but closed to public 'until end of June'. No reason given. We could not cancel or shorten our stay because it was booked via Expedia, apparently.
Parking is terrible. There's no loading area in front of the lobby and directions send you to the back in a nearby parking area. Parking itself requires a lengthy route back to the front street, a 2 minute drive to a roundabout, doubling back, taking another roundabout well past the hotel, and then making a left down a back street to the parkade, which is 17 Euros/day. Make sure you give them your licence plate (even if a rental) because they will make your return to have the privilege of parking with them. They issue a piece of paper with a scannable code for the length of your stay -it's far more complicated than it needs to be.
Staff were not helpful at all and were mostly rude. It was as if we were an inconvenience and they forgot they work in the service industry. Front desk folks would pass responsibilities to others rather than taking care.
I asked for a space to work since the rooms are small and they said I could only rent a space for 50 Euros.
Expect to pay for absolutely everything and expect terrible service, especially if you speak English.
Very nice stay! Great hotel for its price. Kids enjoyed it. It’s a shame you can’t drink/eat anything that isn’t bought in the hotel outside the room, other than that all great.
Clean hotel next to the exhibition centre and convenient for a trip to Bilbao on the metro and easy drive to ferry port.
Downside was the size of the pool area for the number of rooms.
I was on the 7th floor of the hotel and had a great view. The staff were exemplary - very professional and very helpful. I could not fault it. Added benefits - a separate shower to a bath; very spacious room; complementary water; quiet.
Although the hotel is about 10km from downtown Bilbao, we had a car and could drive back and forth.
What I thought was uncomfortable was the sliding glass bathroom door, right next to the headboard of the bed. One person couldn’t go to the bathroom and turn on the light without getting the other person fully awake. Zero provacy
I was there on a conference - the hotel is not like a 4 star hotel. 2 little bottles of water on the first day only - empty minibar. The bar is closed in the evening, the pool and terrace are closed. the breakfast with a disgusting coffee.
It is incredibly loud - it is like sleeping on the motorway. I would never stay there again.