Begona vs Melia Bilbao
Both hotels are highly recommended by professionals. Overall, Melia Bilbao ranks significantly better than Begona. Melia Bilbao is ranked #2 in Bilbao with praise from 9 sources like Star Service, Michelin Guide and Concierge.
Begona
C/Amistad, 2, 48001 Bilbao
From $52 /night
- Free Internet
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Family Friendly
- Multilingual
- Minibar
Rough Guide
"Solid mid-range option, near the
FEVE station and just a couple of minutes’ walk over the
bridge from the Casco Viejo. The colourful rooms have lino
floors, good en-suite facilities,..."
Afar Magazine
"The Begona is a traveler's delight."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The owners of this outstanding place don’t need voguish labels for their very stylish and individual creation. Begoña speaks for itself with colourful rooms decorated with modern artworks."
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Melia Bilbao
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Lehendakari Leizaola 29, 48001 Bilbao
From $89 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Meliá Bilbao is a soaring, rust-hued property designed by Mexican architect Ricardo Legorreta as a tribute to the Basque sculptor Eduardo Chillida."
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Request a riverside room on the seventh floor or higher.
Fodor's
"The Meliá is filled with contemporary art and a collection of Spanish ship models, including miniaturized versions of vessels constructed in the city's historic shipyards."
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Star
"A bold, creative design inspired by Eduardo Chillida, utilizing Iranian pink marble and rusty garnet tones for the exterior, and green and white marble in the bathrooms."
Star Service
"While it remains one of the best of the midrange commercial hotels in the city, its ability to capture Bilbao's vibrancy is commendable. No one will ever call this straightforward business hotel bland."
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Michelin Guide
"Menu: 25€ - Carte: 37€-42€"