Located near the airport, Holiday Inn Express Bilbao offers a warm welcome with breakfast, lunch and dinner at URBE restaurant. Connect to in-room WiFi, unwind with a newspaper or enjoy meeting rooms for business needs. The helpful staff has left a lasting impression on previous guests.
University of Deusto Bilbao - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
Ensanche - 10 min drive - 11.6 km
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
Plaza Nueva - 11 min drive - 9.5 km
Plaza Moyua - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
Getting around
Bilbao Airport (BIO) - 6 min drive
Vitoria (VIT) - 53 min drive
Barakaldo Lutxana Station - 13 min drive
Bilbao Olabeaga Station - 13 min drive
Bilbao Ametzola Station - 14 min drive
Free airport shuttle
Restaurants
Adarve - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Tindaya - 6 min drive
Devon's Tabern - 3 min drive
Restaurante Artebakarra - 4 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG
Located just 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from the airport, Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG offers a free shuttle at scheduled times. Guests looking for a bite to eat can check out the coffee shop/cafe, and the bar/lounge is the perfect spot to grab a drink at the end of the day. Other features include a snack bar/deli and a terrace. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.
At a glance
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Hotel size
114 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
DONE
Transfers
Free airport shuttle from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast on weekend mornings 5:00 AM–10:30 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Shared microwave
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space (30 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Television in common areas
Outdoor furniture
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Be entertained
20-inch flat-screen TV
Satellite TV channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Down comforter
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually furnished
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Snack bar - This bar serves lunch and dinner.
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night
Policies
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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club
Cashless transactions are available.
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations. For further details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Property Registration Number HBI-01225
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of EUR 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG?
Yes, there's free self parking.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG?
Yes, a free airport shuttle is available from 5:00 AM to 11:00 PM at scheduled times.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-out is available.
Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Gran Casino Bilbao (12-min drive) is nearby.
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, Snack bar.
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Reviews
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG Reviews
8.4
Very Good
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.2
Amenities
8.8
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was good with a plentiful variety and excellent options. (61 reviews)
The airport shuttle service was convenient, free, and provided by friendly and professional drivers. (67 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 21, 2026
Quick sleep after 30 hours of travel … nice and clean, great shuttle, wonderful front desk and good breakfast buffet
Angela
Angela, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 16, 2026
Overall good - friendly staff.
James
James, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 11, 2025
Very convenient to the airport staff very friendly and helpful
Daniel
Daniel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 26, 2026
Very clean
kim helge
kim helge, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2025
Nice lobby bar quick frequent shuttles to airport
Karl
Karl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 8, 2025
Friendly, accommodating staff, nice clean room, easy transport to/from airport.
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 6, 2025
Nice hotel. Very handy location.
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Nov 7, 2025
The breakfast was good.
Yoko
Yoko, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 3, 2025
Fast and efficient, very helpful front desk receptionist, shuttle was efficient
Courtney
Courtney, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 24, 2025
The hotel is near airport, the shuttle service is free, and the driver is amazing.
Jenny
Jenny, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 23, 2025
Great airport shuttle service.
Thomas
Thomas, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 11, 2025
Spotless room and highly professional and helpful staff
Sue
Sue, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 11, 2025
It is a great property if you just want to stay over night for an early flight and need airport shuttle service.
Malisa
Malisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2025
Amazing shuttle service, super close to the airport.
Noel
Noel, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Sep 22, 2025
Really helpful staff on front desk
Anne
Anne, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 31, 2025
Super convenient for the airport and great quality compared to most budget/airport hotels
Lucy
Lucy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 17, 2025
Ticks all the bxes
A great place to stay when having an early flight. Shuttle service frequent and room has a good bed. Reception and restaurants staff excellent.
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Good location for a night while waiting for a flight,nice breakfast and a courtesy bus makes it easy.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 25, 2025
Just needed one night for an early flight out. Great, friendly staff and wonderful breakfast to send us off right!
Omi
Omi, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 10, 2025
Easy parking. Great air con and breakfast.
Hugh
Hugh, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 29, 2025
Simple and affordable, if you are looking for something really close to airport. THere is also a nice walking path in back of the hotel that leads you past a farm and into a converted rail trail.
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2025
Excellent stop over and Buffet breakfast with very good choices 👌
Dominic mc
Dominic mc, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 16, 2025
Very good location if you are coming or going from the airport. Very good food!.
zofia
zofia, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 16, 2025
Lovely hotel, close to the airport. Very comfortable and exceptionally clean.
TOM
TOM, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Very clean with good varied breakfast. Also good link to the port.