Ercilla - Bilbao

With a superb location in the commercial, social and cultural centre of Bilbao, this 4-star Superior hotel offers stylish contemporary accommodation and sleek, impressive modern facilities. The convenient central location means that all that the city has to offer is just a short walk away. Offices, businesses, stylish shops and elegant boutiques are all within easy reach, as of course are Bilbao’s superb museums and art galleries, including the world-famous Guggenheim museum. Design and comfort define the hotel’s contemporary style, with elegant, contemporary rooms that are at once stylish, cosy, and comfortable. The hotel’s bright, airy, modern public areas house unique masterpieces by great designers such as Ingo Maurer or Philippe Starck. The impressive facilities include a superb restaurant and a spa and gym on the hotel’s top floor, offering stunning views over this magnificent city.

Both our restaurant Bermeo and the Ercilla Cafeteria offer great gastronomy. For your convenience we have an Iberia auto check-in machine to make this process easy and your stay even more pleasant. You are welcome to unwind in our spa fitness centre, located in the top floor, with superb views of the town.

Bilbao’s most stylish shops, best restaurants and great bars are just around the corner from the hotel. The Metro station is also just a short walk away offering fast, convenient, inexpensive access to the seaside and fantastic beaches in just 20 minutes. A pleasant 5-minute stroll across the now world-famous Plaza Moyua brings you to the most acclaimed museum in the world, the Guggenheim. This spectacular contemporary art museum features both permanent and visiting exhibits, including works by both Spanish and international artists.

By Air: The hotel is approximately 10 km from Bilbao Airport and taxis are readily available from just outside the airport. The journey from the airport to the hotel should take no more than about 20 minutes. By Car (from the airport): Follow signs towards Bilbao, cross Deusto Bridge and you will reach Máximo Aguirre. The hotel is on the left-hand side at the end of the road. By Car: Take the exit for Sagrado Corazón, leading to Monumento Al Sagrado Corazón, with the statue of Jesus. Turn right and drive along Gran Via. Take the fourth turning on the right on to Máximo Aguirre. The hotel is at the end of the road.

The hotel’s Bermeo Restaurant is a classic among the classics in Bilbao and has been awarded Best Hotel Restaurant. The restaurant serves the very finest in traditional Basque signature cuisine in an elegant, formal, yet friendly, environment. The Ercilla Café has become one of the city’s trendiest meeting spots. The cafe is popular for its great location and its well-earned reputation and charm. The simple, unpretentious atmosphere is ideal for a nice relaxed meal or a drink. The lounge snack bar has stylish modern pictures and a large TV screen, the modern facilities contrast elegantly with the traditional upholstery to create a distinctively different meeting area.