Bilbao

Sitting just across the road from Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, this upscale hotel takes a cue from its neighbor with inspired architecture and art-filled halls. — Oyster

This ultra-modern, 10-floor, 211-room hotel in the heart of Bilbao is all about clean lines and interesting architecture. — Oyster

Attractive fifty-room hotel, with minimalist decor, bathrooms finished in black marble (separated from the chic, white-coloured rooms by a curtain), and a decent spa. €108. — Rough Guide

The Carlton is a grand four-and-a-half-pearl hotel in the center of Bilbao's Gran Via area, with beautiful Basque architecture and interior details. — Oyster

This luxurious boutique hotel has more character than many modern hostelries. — Frommer's

Clean, very friendly hotel, tucked away near the river in the Casco Viejo, with the feel of a B&B. — Rough Guide

This 151-room hotel has a playful exterior that competes with the rich architecture along Bilbao’s river promenade. — The Telegraph

One of the best of the inexpensive choices, this little hotel lies in a restored 19th-century building in the center of the city. — Frommer's

Impeccable rooms, amenities, and service underscore its reputation. — Fodor's

OK, it’s a chain hotel and, yes, whilst the rooms are cheap, they do charge over the odds for everything else. — Lonely Planet

Set in the heart of Bilbao's commercial center, the Villa de Bilbao is a smart, modern four-pearl hotel. — Oyster

The Occidental Bilbao is an upscale, business-oriented chain hotel located in the more residential eastern district of Bilbao. — Oyster

Consisting of three stone cottages, the value Hotel Artetxe is a low-frills, charming farmhouse property that, despite its serene countryside location, is only a 10-minute drive into Bilbao. — Oyster

Across from the Teatro Arriaga in the Casco Viejo, this design hotel has a blended style of contemporary and antique. ... the street below can be noisy on weekends. — Fodor's

The name says it all – eight rooms with furniture and décor inspired by the local folklore of the Basque Country. — The Telegraph

This neo-Gothic limestone castle with rooms in the watchtowers and defensive walls is one of the most extraordinary lodging options in or around Bilbao. — Fodor's

A 53-room boutique hotel in a 1924 building whose original bones have been preserved, exuding a gritty industrial design true to the character of the surrounding Casco Viejo streets. — The Telegraph

This extraordinary hotel, occupying a reconstructed 17th-century country palace out toward the airport, is a great retreat for active travelers or families. — Fodor's

Hotel Zenit Bilbao is a no-frills four star that oozes practicality. — The Telegraph

This 28-room modern hotel has a self-proclaimed 'just-sleep' philosophy. — The Telegraph