Petit Palace Arana

Hotel · Bilbao Casco Viejo

Petit Palace Arana is a three-star city hotel in a 19th-century building directly opposite the Teatro Arriaga at the entrance to the old town. Travel Gay recommends it as a good-value base “just moments” from the gay scene.

• Recommended by Travel Gay
• Mid-range
• Old town
• Opposite the Teatro Arriaga

Address

Bidebarrieta Kalea 2
Bilbao

Location

Casco Viejo by the Arenal bridge; old-town bars such as Pavoneo and Lamiak approx. 3–5 minutes on foot, Guggenheim approx. 20 minutes

Price range

Mid-range, from approx. €90 per night

Rooms

modern rooms, some with balcony

Crowd

mixed

What makes the hotel stand out

Travel Gay lists Arana in its Bilbao hotel guide as a good-value option near the Arenal bridge, the restaurants and the gay scene. The old town with Bilbao’s few but loyal bars is right on the doorstep.

Rooms and amenities

The modern rooms have a minibar, private bathroom and free Wi-Fi, and some have a balcony. There is a restaurant and bar on site, and bikes are lent free of charge.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Travel Gay (Bilbao Gay Hotels, Petit Palace Arana hotel page). Prices and amenities may change, please check before booking.