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Reviews of Residencia Universitaria Blas De Otero

Cortes, 38, 48003 Bilbao, Spain

#54 of 63 hotels in Bilbao

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 281 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.3

  • Location

    6.7

  • Facilities

    7.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: August 22, 2021

    7.0
    Private room in an hostel
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice place, very conveniently located. Rooms are not cozy but you have space and clean areas. Good choice for us given also the location very central

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: August 14, 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Studio (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Queuing for everything. Check in took 45 minutes. The breakfast queue is unbelievable

    Rooms are nice

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: August 12, 2021

    8.0
    Good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I think it's a little expensive. And we tried to put the two beds together but they have a different hight so this is not really possible.

    Every else. Very kind staff members at the reception and also the breakfast is very tasty with friendly staff. In august you only have to pay 5 hours of parking in front of the hotel because the afternoon starting from 1:30pm is free of charge.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: August 10, 2021

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Studio (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No aircon in the room, and with an open window it was noisy, at least street side rooms. Not the cleanest room, floor/ surfaces a bit dusty.

    Standard student accommodation with friendly staff, lots of common areas (however no one was using them really, so difficult to meet other travellers),

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: August 9, 2021

    7.0
    Overall is just good to spend a night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Double Studio
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    We didn’t have parking in the facilities and the area is a bit scary at night. Rooms are very basic

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2021

    8.0
    Excellent university environment
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Studio (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Was kind of far from Center Need take trolley and metro to reach the center

    The buffet was good

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: August 5, 2021

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Studio (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    I arrived late, and had told them I'd be arriving at 5am. Despite this, the security guard was extremely rude and was complaining and tapping his watch. As if he had something better to be doing. It was a bad start. Breakfast! It's in a local cafe which is quite noisy and unfortunately not very generous. The coffee is decent but you get half a sandwich and nothing else. I overheard some other guests complaining and the receptionist was like "well, you didn't actually pay for it did you?" She handled it pretty badly. A bit of customer service training would go a long way!

    Location was very handy, really near the Train station.

    Stayed in August 2021

  • Reviewed: August 2, 2021

    8.0
    Good choice for a short stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Studio
    • Stayed 1 night

    Mattresses were utilitarian.

    Breakfast at a local bar was satisfactory. The apartment was comfortable enough and clean. The parking cost extra but was necessary and secure. Front desk staff Maite was just lovely, and very, very helpful and welcoming.

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2021

    8.0
    easy place in Bilbao center with nice kitchen
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    All was good

    Near railway station in center of Bilbao.nice little kitchen and 2 refrigerators.parking in basement.very easy place to stay and special friendly and helpful staff.they even borrowed us an umbrella

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: July 24, 2021

    8.0
    We really enjoyed our stay here and would recommend it!
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    If you suffer from being tall then the beds will be a bit of a problem

    Breakfast was good, really close to the city Center, nice entertainment facilities (ping pong table, billiards and etc…) and very friendly staff

    Stayed in July 2021

  • Reviewed: April 25, 2024

    2.0
    Loved bilbao, underwhelmed by hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Executive Studio (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Decor. It was depressing

    Depressing street with prostitutes outside bars

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: April 23, 2024

    9.0
    Good apartment in a so-so area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The location is somewhat problematic, in a part of town mostly populated by the "new arrivals" to Spain, but it is only 100 meters or so from the very safe central part of town, and we walked those 100 meters fast. We never felt threatened, and if we were coming to Bilbao again, and the price was right, we would probably stay there again.

    A very nice apartment, clean, and functional, with a kitchen and bathroom. Close to the city center. Breakfast includes a ticket to the nearby café to get a pastry and a cup of coffee, or tea, or hot chocolate.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 11, 2024

    9.0
    Convenient and comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Basic Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very clean, the location is super convenient and the staff is very kind and attentive. It was a good choice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: March 9, 2024

    5.0
    I want to support the education system, but for this price it needs to be better.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Executive Studio (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 1 night

    The rooms are tired. The shower is a strange small slippery sit down bath where standing to actually wash is challenging. Breakfast is in a cheap local cafe a short walk away. It was an EUR 20 to use the basement carpark.

    I like the idea of supporting a public body - University. The staff were very helpful. Cleanliness is good.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: February 28, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Studio (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 3 nights

    breakfast and room

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 21, 2024

    10
    Clean environment, and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The property was 2 minutes from the train station and 15 from the central..

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Executive Studio (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great value for money and surprisingly spacious and comfortable. Very accommodating when I needed to change dates.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: December 16, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Studio (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Everything clean and cosy. Also a fitness room in basement!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 11, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Basic Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Amazing breakfast!

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: November 6, 2023

    10
    Bilbao budget accommodation ideal for a family who want to explore the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Quadruple Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It was cheaper than I originally expected, easy access from motorway and having a safe, secure underground carpark for our car and bikes was a bonus. Check-in was straight forward and the reception staff were friendly and approachable. The kitchen in our room with fridge was important and supplied all the necessary utensils we needed. Access to the pool table was important for my son who enjoyed numerous games of pool during our stay. The metro station is only a couple of minutes walk from the accommodation where a member of staff helped us to navigate the ticket machine and within 10 minutes we were at the Sans Meme's station in plenty of time for our tour around the soccer stadium. We were pleasantly surprised by the nearby off site cafe which provided freshly squeezed orange juice, coffee and either cake, croissant or a choice of omlettes set us up for the morning. This accommodation was perfect for our needs and ticked all the right boxes. We would have no problem recommending this accommodation.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: October 31, 2023

    10
    Different
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Executive Studio (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Safe and cheap

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 28, 2023

    9.0
    A great, inexpensive find
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Studio (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    There was no shampoo (there was hand/bath soap and dish soap). The included continental breakfast was not on premise and was instead about 10 minutes away.

    The building was clean, bright, well maintained. The room had all the needed amenities, including a kitchenette. Noise did not carry so I was able to sleep soundly.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 17, 2023

    5.0
    Good cost-to-service ratio, very sketchy neighbourhood
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Studio (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Location is very unsafe, it's in the worst zone of Bilbao (San Francisco). While I was there there were numerous altercations, including an assault on the street where the hostel is. I would NOT recommend this venue as a safe place, especially if you plan on travelling at night. Rooms are not as pictured, generally clean, but not decorated. Room service is NOT DAILY. Breakfast options limited, they do not have plant-based milks and thus not suitable for people with milk allergies.

    Staff was accommodating, installations were mainly clean. Room was, despite not being decorated as in the photos, comfortable.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Executive Studio (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Good location, good breakfast, nice room.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: October 9, 2023

    10
    perfect
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Studio (1 Adult)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    It was the best decision to book this place. It was right next to all the attractions and the staff was extremely helpful and friendly. I was able to leave my bags till the check in and was able to check out late. I was afraid the bed would be small for me as I'm pretty tall but it turned out to be okey. Couldn't have been better option for a short visit.

    Stayed in October 2023

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