Abba Suites Bilbao City Center, BilbaoAbba Suites Bilbao City Center in Bilbao, Spain has a corrected score of 3.9 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 2 of 4 platforms), ranked 5 of 41 hotels we score in Bilbao. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.1 before correction: Booking.com 4.2, Tripadvisor 4.1.Abba Suites Bilbao City Center is a four-star aparthotel with 35 self-catering apartments, each with kitchen facilities, generous rooms and bathrooms. It stands on Paseo Campo Volantín in central Bilbao, across the river from the Guggenheim Museum, an eleven-minute walk away, and close to the White Bridge, the Fine Arts Museum and San Mamés Stadium. The business and financial district is also within walking distance, so the hotel suits families, business travellers and anyone planning a short or extended stay. Guests praise the helpful staff, and the lobby offers free water and small treats. Parking is available but costs extra, which is worth noting if you arrive by car.What stands out

Central location near the Guggenheim

Fully equipped kitchens in every apartment

Helpful, friendly staff

Works for short or long stays

Watch out for

Parking costs a surcharge

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