Xabier’s flat really is the ideal place to stay if you want to explore Bilbao
The location is the “Casco Viejo” which is the very heart of the city: from there you can walk to the main attractions like “Mercado
de la Ribera” or get the underground services from
Zazpi Kalea station (the Guggenheim Museum for example is just few stops away so as Moyua plaza from where you can get the bus to the airport)
The communication and check-in process were outstanding: Maite received us and explained us everything about the flat and gave us plenty of tips about Bilbao as an authentic local can do: for example the use of the Berik card for local transport (not just in Bilbao but in the whole region), a top up card which allow you to travel at discounted fares
The card is topped up ready for you to use it and you just need to leave it with at least the equal amount it had at the beginning
If you’re traveling by car you can leave the car at the Arenal parking just 5 minutes away, check on the site for fares (cheaper online if you plan to leave the car overnight).
The kitchen has everything you need if you plan to cook something and the washing machine and dryer is one if the quietest I’ve ever used
There’s no lift but the flat it’s at the first floor
Even though we were there during the busy summer period and the streets were crowded the double glazing window didn’t let any noise in
For my next trip to Bilbao I’d definitely go back to Xabier’s place
Warmly recommend