The Vincci Consulado de Bilbao is a four-star hotel on the Alameda de Mazarredo, the elegant avenue that links the Guggenheim with the heart of the city. With 93 rooms it is much smaller than the big chain hotels nearby, which gives it a calmer and more personal feel, and its guests rate it highly. The location is outstanding for a museum-focused stay: the Guggenheim is about three to five minutes away on foot, the Plaza Moyúa, the Fine Arts Museum and the University of Deusto about eight, the Guggenheim tram stop about seven and the Abando train station about eleven. The Ensanche, the nineteenth-century grid of the new city, begins right at the door. Facilities include a rooftop terrace and a bar, a restaurant serving local cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner, a 24-hour front desk, a concierge, bicycle storage, an electric car charging station and free Wi-Fi, and every room has air conditioning. Breakfast is a buffet at an extra charge, and parking is available at a nightly charge with limited spaces. Pets are not accepted, which is worth knowing if you are travelling with a dog.
Location and getting around
The hotel is at Alameda de Mazarredo 22. The Guggenheim is about three to five minutes on foot, the Fine Arts Museum and Plaza Moyúa about eight, the Guggenheim tram stop about seven and the Abando station about eleven. Bilbao airport is a short drive away. The nearby streets have coffee shops and restaurants, so you can eat well within a few minutes of the door.
Rooms and facilities
Rooms are air-conditioned with free Wi-Fi, and facilities include the rooftop terrace and bar, a restaurant, a concierge, a lift and bicycle storage. Parking is limited and carries a nightly charge, and an electric car charging station is available. Check-in starts at 3:00 PM and runs until midnight, with check-out at noon. Early check-in may carry a fee. Pets are not accepted.
Who it suits
Couples, art lovers and independent travellers who want a quiet, well-run hotel within walking distance of the main sights. It is an excellent choice if you prefer a smaller property to a large chain hotel and are happy to pay for location, and it is a good alternative to the Guggenheim-side luxury hotels. If you want a pool or a spa on site, look elsewhere in this guide. Book ahead for weekends and exhibition openings.
Why stay here
- ✓Rooftop terrace and bar
- ✓Restaurant with local cuisine
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Concierge
- ✓Bicycle storage
- ✓Electric car charging station
Good questions
How far is the Vincci Consulado from the Guggenheim?+
The Guggenheim is about three to five minutes away on foot.
Does the hotel have a rooftop terrace?+
Yes, there is a rooftop terrace and a bar, as well as a restaurant serving local cuisine.
Does the hotel have parking?+
Parking is available for a nightly charge with limited spaces. Pets are not accepted.
