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Next to the old town

Riverside apartment with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 770 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Water view

Explore the area

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  • Place, Plaza Nueva
  • Place, Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
  • Place, San Mames Stadium
  • Airport, Bilbao (BIO)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony

About this property

Next to the old town

New stilish apartment just in front of the river and old town

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view
Parking available

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
Property Registration Number EBI00316

We should mention

Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation

About the area

Bilbao

Located on a river, this apartment is in Ibaiondo, a neighbourhood in Bilbao. San Anton Bridge and Palacio de la Diputación Foral de Vizcaya are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Bay of Biscay and Parkea Mendikosolo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at San Mames Stadium or Bizkaia Frontoia. Scuba diving and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and rock climbing nearby.
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Bilbo, Bizkaia

What's nearby

  • Ribera Market - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Plaza Nueva - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Plaza Moyua - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • San Mames Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Arriga Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Bilbao Zabalburu Station - 6 min walk
  • Bilbao (BIO) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Irrintzi - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪TXUKRUT Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bihotz Café - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Ola Martin Berasategui - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Café Bar Nervión - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Next to the old town pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Next to the old town?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-out at Next to the old town?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Next to the old town located?

Located in Ibaiondo, this apartment building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Ensanche and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. Bilborock and Bay of Biscay are just steps away. Arriga Tram Stop is only a 4-minute walk and Ribera Tram Stop is 6 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

8.4/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

John Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The apartment is indeed “next to the old town”, just 100 meters to a bridge that crosses into the old town. There is a wine shop and a bakery nearby in the street and a supermarket is close by in the old town. The fabulous La Ribera food market is also just a short walk away. The apartment has a large dining space and a well equipped modern kitchen. The bedrooms are a little small as are the 2 modern bathrooms.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely time in Bilbao

We were very pleased with the property, Everything as expected. Delightful apartment that provided a platform to explore the local area.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marty K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bilbao experience

Apartment was really lovely - had everything you need. Host provided some great information on the area and surroundings. Check-in was smooth- would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Joy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We adored Bilbao and the surrounding ethnically diverse and vibrant neighborhood while staying in this clean, bright apartment. Don't be dismayed by the initial look of the neighborhood or of the shabby stairway in need of repair, when your get up the flight of stairs (no elevator), you'll enter a really well-appointed apartment that has been renovated to a high standard. The kitchen is beautifully modern and functional (wish I had one like it at home) and both bathrooms are marble with rain head showers ( be sure and bring a shower cap if you don't want wet hair with every shower).The 3 bedrooms are all very comfortable. But if you have light sleepers and/or children, you won't want them in the atrium bedroom on the street side of the apartment. The patrons of the pub across the street spill out on Friday and Saturday nights and are easily heard enjoying their drinks despite the double glazing. The bedrooms have minimal electrical outlets so you may want to bring a 3 outlet plug or two if you have a CPAP, phone charger or electric toothbrushes.The host is wonderfully hospitable and accommodating. He has supplied the amenities mentioned PLUS a hairdryer not listed which was available with the extra towels and blankets also provided. The linens where sparklingly clean and in good repair too.We highly recommend this host and apartment. We will be going back.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Lovely apartment but not the best location. Friday and Saturday night there is an after hours bar that opens from midnight until 0500. It is very loud. Close to walk to lots of things though. Need a few more wine glasses. Great response from the host.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful apartment, very conveniently located for visiting all of Bilbao's highlights. The owner responds quickly and efficiently to questions, and check-in went smoothly. Our family enjoyed staying here very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tony M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

VRBO stay in the San Francisco area of Bilbao Spain.

Very nice apartment, but the immediate area is a little sketchy late at nights on the weekend. Directly across the street is an after hour bar open from midnight - 5 am that had disturbing activities going on outside our windows directly below our windows. We had to close our windows and avoid being seen. It is a half block from the river so a short walk to a better part of town. When we arrived and our husbands parked the car at the train station parking lot, we had multiple people come tell us to not stand outside our VRBO waiting for check in with our luggage and helped us get inside the lobby until we could get into the apartment. My recommendation is to google the safety of the district you are staying in.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEJANDRO L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent apartment in a great location near Bilbao’s old town

Our stay in this Bilbao apartment was fantastic. The location was perfect — just a short walk to the old town, with plenty of restaurants, shops, and sights nearby. The apartment itself was clean, modern, and very comfortable, with everything we needed for a relaxing visit. Communication with the host was smooth and friendly. We would gladly return on a future trip to Bilbao!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay experience

We had a wonderful time in Bilbao and the property was a great fit for us. The location is ideal and the place is spacious, clean and comfortable!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lars M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great week in Bilbao

we spend one week in the apartment and enjoyed it very much. very close to the old city, lots of nice restaurants. Bilbao offers quite a wide range of activities which we used very much (museums, nearby visits and very good food). Safe parking nearby at reasonable prices. Check in very good. However one must be aware it is directly in the city with some traffic etc. => but we wanted the short ways.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stefan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

eine Woche Bilbao

insgesamt sehr schön, Lage ist exzellent, Altstadt und Lokale vor der Tür, Tram auch, alle attraktiven Orte zu Fuß erreichbar. Für Leihwagen Parkplatz zu moderatem Preis wenige Schritte entfernt. Ausstattung des Appartments sehr gut. Der einzige Wermutstropfen: gegenüber ist eine Bar/Disco oder sowas, am Wochenende akustisch aufdringlich. Im vorderen Schlafzimmer dann besser Ohrenschützer mitnehmen. Der Vermieter war sehr freundlich und bemüht.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice property.

The best of seven apartments during our visit. Newly renovated, bright and comfortable. Exceeded all expectations. Owner reached out to us for checkin in. Totally unexpected.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious, clean and modern apartment

Situation is ideal for accessing the old town, but also close to up-and-coming more 'edgy' area. I would recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Josefina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Cute place with character

The place was great. There is no central A/C so It got a bit humid indoors. Also there is no dryer for clothing and no tv in living area. We travelled with a family so tv in family room would have been nice for kids at end of the day. The area whwre condo is at, is near old town. It is a bit loud ar night and diety outdoors but it is centrally located which is nice. Back room is quiet, but room next to front of street gets more noise. My mother in law had a hard time sleeping. Overall owners had great suggestion list, it was clean and roomy and beds comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fun place to stay

Gorka's apartment was just as listed. No surprises or wide angle lenses used in the photos. He supplied us with an extensive list of local eateries (especially Perro Chico for the best beer of our trip!), shops and other options. When, after we checked out, he notified us about a pair of eyeglasses left behind and is sending them to us in the US! Great service from a great guy! If we return to Bilbao, we will stay there again, even if we need to adjust our dates.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Experience

Exceeded expectations! This lovely home was in the most perfect location. It was open and spacious and provided much comfort. Walking distance to access so much culture, food, shopping and bars. I will never forget this home and the wonderful owner to was so friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stef D., Belgique

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charmant appartement tout près de la vieille ville

Les plus : spacieux pour 6 adultes, très propre, assez bien équipé, dans un quartier vivant, bien situé près du vieux centre-ville. Gorka est très réactif, merci à lui ! Le moins : l'isolation n'est pas top. Le week-end, ceux qui dorment côté rue risquent d'avoir le sommeil perturbé par le bruit nocturne du bar en face.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We (3 adult couples) loved the property. It’s with in a few meters from the old town and the market. The apartment had everything we needed. It was unusually warm weather and the two fans that were provided made it for a comfortable stay. I would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

christine w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ein Katzensprung über den Fluss in die Altstadt

Wir waren zu 5 Erwachsenen in der Wohnung und haben uns in der geschmackvoll, minimalistisch eingerichteten Wohnung sehr wohl gefühlt. Die Betten waren bequem und alles war sehr sauber. Aber vor allem ist die Lage der Wohnung fantastisch, da wir nur über eine kurze Brücke gehen brauchten um mitten in der Altstadt zu sein. Um zum Guggenheimmuseum zu gelangen, machten wir einen herrlichen Spaziergang entlang der Flusspromenade. Dadurch bekamen wir schnell einen tollen Eindruck von der Stadt. In der näheren Umgebung der Wohnung gibt es unzählige Restaurants und Bars und auch die schöne Markthalle ist ganz in der Nähe am anderen Flussufer. Mit den zwei Badezimmern und dem schönen großen Esstisch war die Wohnung für uns sehr praktisch und bequem. Sie hat durch die edle Einrichtung viel Atmosphäre. Durch Beschreibung wird allerdings die Situation der drei Schlafzimmer nicht ganz klar. Ein Schlafzimmer mit Bad und separater Toilette liegt nach hinten raus, ist mit einer Glasabtrennung vom Rest der Wohnung getrennt und ist sehr ruhig. Die anderen beiden Schlafzimmer liegen zur Straße, die nachts laut ist, da viele Leute aus den umgebenden Restaurants und Bars noch spät hindurchgehen und auch Autos noch spät durch die schmale Straße fahren. Dafür hat man aber die tolle Lage und ist mittendrin. An unserem Wochenende fand auf der gegenüberliegenden Seite des Flusses ein großes kostenloses Bluesfestival statt. Das war wirklich großartig! See you again! Danke! Christine & Friends
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Marc B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Location

Nuisances

Appartement très confortable mais nuisance visuelle, mauvaise isolation de l’éclairage extérieur et pire, très mauvaise isolation sonore, prière de rue et surtout musique jusqu’à 5 heures du matin !!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sven B., Baden-Baden

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Zentrale Lage - idealer Ausgangspunkt

Absolut zentral. Großstadt-Geräusche muss man mögen - ist aber logisch in der Großstadt
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bilbao San Francisco neighborhood

Overall our stay in Bilbao, despite it being short, was wonderful. Our VRBO was an excellent location, VERY walkable to NUMEROUS tourist spots and restaurants. Only complaint is it would've been nice to have shampoo/bath soap, but this was not a big deal as we did have our own. One other thing, Friday night there was quite a bit of neighborhood noise from celebrating or loud socializing outside of VRBO. ASIDE from those items, the VRBO property was nice and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

formidable

à recommander
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

daniela m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bilbao con amiche

Ottima posizione: tutti i luoghi di interesse sono facilmente raggiungibili a piedi Appartamento molto spazioso e arredato con gusto. Sarebbe però utile mettere qualche mensola nei bagni L'unico difetto è che di notte la strada è molto animata e quindi molto rumorosa
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An excellent stay!

As a group of three couples this apartment was a fantastic choice; beautifully designed and very well located being just across a bridge from the old town in a street of traditional buildings. Whilst quite minimalist in style it had everthing we needed for a week long stay. We stayed in this property for Aste Nagusia and it was an excellent choice close to the action but not in it, it is a very noisy week where celebrations continue at least until dawn. It is also within walking distance to many of the attractions: a walk along the river to the Guggenheim and the Ribera Market (in opposite directions) and 10 minutes to the Alhondiga. Supermarkets, grocery shops, bars and restaurants are nearby. The owner was responsive to questions before booking and mailed a list of local attractions before we arrived, and helpful on checking in. We had a great time here and would stay here again. We would highly recommend this apartment. Thank you Gorka, for letting us stay in your lovely apartment.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

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