Cris’ apartment was better than I expected. I thought the pictures were great.. but, in person.. the apartment was beautifully designed with everything that you need. The apartment is conveniently located in the Casco Viejo district. Everything from cafes, bars, shopping and a church just a short walk away. The metro is useful, but did not use it much as my partner and I love to walk around and see the sights of the town. The Guggenheim is a nice walk from the apartment, walking through the modern section of the town and just the architecture of the city is just really a site to see.
Crisol’s apartment itself was very comfortable and cozy. The bed was extremely comfortable and if it weren’t for an 8am flight, I would’ve definitely slept like a baby! The living room has a pull out couch if you have an extra guest or a couple staying with you with adequate room and privacy. The kitchen comes with the usual amenities. The refrigerator is stocked with items like soda, water, wine.. etc with a list of prices for purchase. (Just like a wet bar in hotels) A washer is also in the kitchen if you would ever need to use it. The bathroom was beautifully renovated with sleek, black subway tile that just looks so sophisticated. It was also stocked with nice smelling soap & body wash. Information about the town, maps, etc were also there for your use. And a great added bonus (that we didn’t get to use and I’m so bummed about because of our early flight) is the breakfast vouchers at a cafe down the street.
Cris was definitely a great host. Very helpful. Check in went smoothly. Toured us through each room and made sure everything was in working order before we settled in. I would definitely come back and stay st Cris’ if we ever have a chance to come back to Bilbao. A definite recommendation!