Puente Colgante Boutique Hotel, Portugalete

The hotel is set in a refurbished 19th-century historical building directly below the Biscay's Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It sits on the Camino de Santiago route, offering pilgrims a rest stop with views of Bilbao's Estuary and the Puente Colgante. The train station is a 4-minute walk away, the metro is 10 minutes, and the Bilbao airport is 12 km from the hotel.

Rooms include Double or Twin Rooms with views of the river and the transporter bridge, some with private terraces. Each room has a Nespresso machine, large TV, and a bathroom with both a tub and a strong shower. The hotel offers 24-hour front desk, concierge service, currency exchange, and luggage storage for guest convenience.

The on-site restaurant serves a blend of traditional Basque and Cuban dishes, with a three-course menu starting at €30 including a bottle of Rioja. Guests can attend a specialized cookery learning center with renowned chefs, offering hands-on culinary instruction. Breakfast is served daily with yoghurt, baked cakes, scrambled egg, bacon, ham, cheese, fruit, coffee, and orange juice.

The hotel has function rooms equipped with modern amenities and scenic views, suitable for regional meetings and events. A business centre, fax/photocopying services, and meeting/banquet facilities are available for business professionals. Wi-Fi is free throughout, and the hotel provides a 24-hour front desk and ATM/cash machine on site.

The hotel is pet-friendly, with policies that accommodate furry companions, and staff have provided beds for dogs in rooms. Family rooms are available, and the outdoor terrace offers a space for children to play while parents relax. Monthly art exhibitions in common areas feature renowned artists, adding cultural activities for guests of all ages.

Location: Directly under UNESCO-listed Puente Colgante Bridge

Dining: Basque-Cuban restaurant with cookery learning center

Rooms: River-view rooms with private terraces

Business: Function rooms with scenic views

Pet-Friendly: Accommodations for dogs with beds provided

Cultural: Camino de Santiago route and monthly art exhibitions