Nothing.

A fine hotel. My room was stylish, comfortable and spotlessly clean. The kettle was a nice touch. The buffet breakfast had a great selection of good food. The hotel is at the top of a steep hill above the city. Great views and a country feel. Relying on public transport to get there, as I did, should not normally be a problem as Bilbobus A7 stops outside the hotel. Unfortunately at the time of my stay (April 2024) Bilbobuses were on indefinite weekday strike, which meant a taxi from central Bilbao or a walk from the nearest metro station - Deutsu. If walking, a free 24 hour cable car gets you from Deutsu to the hillside community of Arangoiti and the Berrizbidea path leads from there up to the hotel.

Stayed in April 2024

Sloping roofs in the attic apartment we were in. It was nice to have all the space but guests need to be careful not to bang their heads on the roof rafters. The shower would benefit from upgrading how it is fixed to the wall.

Good location. Excellent hosts. It’s a bit of a trek into Bilbao but we didn’t mind that as we enjoy walking. Excellent views over Bilbao. Hosts were very welcoming and communicated well in English, taking time to give advice on the best ways to get to and from Bilbao.

Stayed in April 2024

It is awkward to sightsee without a car because the bus only comes once an hour. However you can walk down into town in only 15-20 minutes then plan ahead to get the bus back (or walk uphill but may take a little longer!)

Amazing view and super friendly manager. We felt very welcomed.

Stayed in April 2024

General attention to detail, in all aspects of our stay. A warm and genuine welcome, clean and functional facilities and fresh produce at breakfast.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing in particular.

Location was not near the city, but the low cost funicula was within walking distance from the lodging. We saved time by driving to it since parking is free. We used it both days, it was very convenient and saved travel and parking in the city. It ends very near the Gugenheim Museum.

Stayed in April 2024

Room is very clean and confortable, view from the window is excellent: you could see all city! Staff is so friendly and smiley ).

Stayed in April 2024

It was a very nice stay, our only problem was that since the room was on the top floor we couldn’t stand normally because our heads were bumping the ceiling all the time. It was a disturbing stay for our necks but apart from that everything was great.

Very clean and an amazing scenery.

Stayed in April 2024

Property is quite dated

Big space with a very nice bathroom with shower

Stayed in April 2024

Neighbors dog.

Great apartment. Spend the extra dollars to get the city view. Takes your breath away.

Stayed in April 2024

All was good

The hotel was out of the city but had an excellent view of Bilboa! Great way to enjoy a city but feel like you are in the countryside. The funicular was a good 25 minutes walk from the hotel which we liked as it meant the car was safe while we explored Bilboa city. Good taxi service of an evening too! The hotel breakfast was excellent ...lots of choice and good value for 10 euros each. We would stay again when we visit Bilboa.

Stayed in April 2024

A bit out of the way

Staff was friendly and helpful. The bed was very comfortable and the bathroom was roomy and spotlessly clean. Great breakfast.

Stayed in April 2024

Extraordinary view of Bilbao city from our balcony. Wonderful to be in the countryside but a short trip (by funicular, bike or on foot) to the heart of the city.

Stayed in March 2024

A very minor point... The bed and headboard were separate, so that the bed slid away when reading in bed.

It was exactly as described. Very helpful staff, and a good choice of food for breakfast. Also, there was the bonus of an EV charger in the hotel car park. Great panoramic views of Bilbao from the bedroom.

Stayed in April 2024

We arrived late in the day by taxi. Restaurants are not nearby sadly.

Great reception and very clean and comfortable room.

Stayed in April 2024

Nothing

Everything

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing not to like

Room had a lovely view, 2 good sized single beds both comfortable with very clean sheets. Breakfast was excellent.

Stayed in March 2024

Little advice: When you arrive at the bus station (long-distance buses), taking a taxi to the hotel is the only real option. The bus you need does not stop at that station. (It does run near the train station.)

Quiet, nice, clean hotel. Friendly, helpful staff. No bar, but the breakfast is nice, and beer or soft drink is available. It's a bit farther from the centre (actually much above it). But there is a bus stop right in front of the hotel. Another option is to walk down the road toward a lower part of the city (where also are a few bars, with an excellent view of the city below), then take the cute little elevator/train to again a level lower, and from there the metro.

Stayed in March 2024

Great stay! We chose the hotel for its parking – above ground, easy access, loads of space for larger vehicles (we were in a VW California), it even has a view. But we were very happy with our room, which had a small balcony – just big enough for a table and two chairs, overlooking Bilbao – and a walk-in shower. There is a bus stop right outside the hotel on a circular route that takes about 20 minutes or so to travel directly to the old town, via the funicular railway. We took the funicular into town and walked about 15 mins along the river to the Guggenheim. Loved Bilbao. Loved Hotel Artetxe. Would stay again.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing

Wonderful situation. 20 minutes from ferry terminal. Good restaurant nearby

Stayed in March 2024

It was a pity they did not have a restaurant as it was such a beautiful location - but there was a bar just across the road and a local restaurant only 2.5 km away

Delightfully helpful staff, provided a safe place for our bikes and recommended an excellent local restaurant - with clear directions how to get there. Location was perfect and the view of bilbao from the bedroom window and garden was spectacular.

Stayed in March 2024

Nothing.

Clean and comfortable, very friendly staff and easy parking. Also very easy to get into the city centre.

Stayed in March 2024

I can’t complain about anything, everything was perfect.

This location was close to the airport and overlooking Bilbao City proper, but nice and quiet to rest and sleep at night. The room was absolutely gorgeous. The front desk was so helpful and kind with my broken Spanish. Thankfully she was fluent in English! And they even offered gluten free breakfast options separate from the gluten ones for us coeliacs!

Stayed in February 2024

Friendly staff, comfortable beds, everything really clean.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing to say. All was great.

Beds, super comfy. Hotel receptionist Corrine, very helpful and so nice. As was the breakfast chef, most pleasant.

Stayed in February 2024