Curated luxury hotels in Cantabrian Mountains

A stay at The Artist Grand Hotel of Art places you in the heart of Bilbao, within a 5-minute walk of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Bilbao Fine Arts Museum. This luxury hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Plaza Moyua and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Church of the Sacred Heart.

A stay at Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao places you in the heart of Bilbao, within a 15-minute walk of San Mames Stadium and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. This luxury hotel is 11 mi (17.7 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ensanche.

With a stay at Radisson Collection Bilbao, you'll be centrally located in Bilbao, within a 5-minute drive of San Mames Stadium and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. This luxury hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ensanche.

With a stay at Palacio Arriluce Hotel in Getxo (Algorta), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Bay of Biscay and 10 minutes from Bilbao Exhibition Centre. This luxury hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and 7.5 mi (12 km) from Plaza Moyua.

A stay at Hotel Miro places you in the heart of Bilbao, just a 3-minute walk from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and within a 5-minute drive of San Mames Stadium. This luxury hotel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ensanche.

Centrally located in Plaza de Federico Moyúa square, this elegant hotel stands as an impressive landmark in Bilbao. It offers free access to its gym and spacious rooms with luxurious décor.

The rooms at Hotel Carlton feature a classic or contemporary design and include a private bathroom. They also come with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

Hotel Carlton offers a business centre with a PC and free internet access. There is also a printer and complimentary minibar. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel.

The grand restaurant serves Basque specialities and international classics. The menu changes daily, from Monday to Friday.

Set next to Gran Vía, Carlton Hotel is less than 10 minutes’ walk from the Guggenheim Museum. Moyua Metro Station is next to the hotel, providing easy access to Bilbao and its surroundings. The airport bus stops nearby.

When you stay at Eurostars Hotel Real in Santander, you'll be near the beach – a 2-minute drive from El Sardinero Beach and 6 minutes from Santander Ferry Terminal. This luxury hotel is 12 mi (19.3 km) from Cabarceno Natural Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from The Cathedral.

Located in Bilbao (Bilbao City Centre), Hotel Melia Bilbao is within a 10-minute walk of San Mames Stadium and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. This luxury hotel is 11.6 mi (18.6 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from C.C. Zubiarte.

Offering free WiFi, a gym and casino, Sercotel Coliseo occupies Bilbao’s former opera house. Centrally located, it is a 5-minute walk from Abando Metro Station and Bilbao Train Station.

The Coliseo maintains its original façade and offers contemporary décor. All air-conditioned rooms have satellite TV and a minibar. The modern rooms are heated, and have a safe and work desk.

Guests can relax in the hotel reading room, TV lounge or sun terrace.

The hotel has a 24-hour front desk and guests can hire a car at the tour desk. The property offers guests free coffee every day from 12:00 to 16:30. On-site parking is available for an extra charge. The Guggenheim Museum is just over 1 km away.

Located in Portugalete, Puente Colgante Boutique Hotel is by the sea – a 1-minute drive from Vizcaya Bridge and 10 minutes from Bilbao Exhibition Centre. This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Port of Bilbao.

When you stay at Costa Esmeralda Suites in Suances, you'll be near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Bay of Biscay and Playa de la Ribera. This beach hotel is 20.2 mi (32.4 km) from Cabarceno Natural Park and 19.7 mi (31.7 km) from Santander Ferry Terminal.

Featuring a great beachfront location, Hotel Juan de la Cosa offers self-catering apartments in Santoña. The building is equipped with a pleasant shared indoor pool and a whirlpool.

Apartments are all fitted with free WiFi access, a living room with a sofa-bed, a TV, a dining room and a private bathroom with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Some apartments have air conditioning and ocean views.

The complex has a bar, café and restaurant. Special diet menus are available on request, as are packed lunches, room service and breakfast in your apartment.

There is a TV lounge and games room. Additionally, laundry and dry cleaning facilities are available for an extra fee. Guests can also hire a car and an airport shuttle service for an extra fee. The A8 Motorway is just 8 minutes' drive from the complex and Bilbao Airport is an hour's drive away.

Located in Entrambasaguas, Hotel Spa Villa Pasiega is within a 15-minute drive of Cabarceno Natural Park and Bay of Biscay. This spa hotel is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Somo Beach and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Santander Ferry Terminal.

With a stay at Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only in Bilbao (San Francisco), you'll be a 5-minute drive from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and 5 minutes from San Mames Stadium. This hotel is 11.9 mi (19.1 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Reproductions Museum Bilbao.

Gran Hotel Puente Balneario Viesgo features a luxury spa, fitness centre and free parking. It is set in attractive gardens by Cantabria’s River Pas and is 28km from Santander.

All rooms at the Gran Hotel Puente Viesgo have free WiFi. Each includes cable TV, a minibar and a private bathroom. Most rooms have air conditioning.

The hotel spa offers a range of hydrotherapy treatments, a massage service and flotation pool. It also has a hydro-massage pool, hot tubs and saunas.

The Balneario Viesgo is surrounded by hills and forests. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Caves of Monte Castillo is 5 minutes' drive away and the Cabárceno Natural Park is just 15 km away.

The hotel has good access to major roads. These include the E70 and A67 motorways. The hotel has an airport transfer service, available on request.

Located in Bilbao’s main business district, this contemporary hotel and spa is a short walk from the Guggenheim Museum, Convention Centre and the old town. It also has a permanent modern art exhibition.

The hotel has a spa with a wide range of treatments available, for an extra charge.

The elegant rooms at the Jardines de Albia feature modern décor with bright tones. Each one has a private bathroom.

Located in Santander, Gran Hotel Victoria is next to a golf course – a 3-minute walk from El Sardinero Beach and 6 minutes by foot from Gran Casino del Sardinero. This family-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Jardines de Piquio and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Cantabria Maritime Museum.

This glamorous hotel is situated on Getxo’s elegant Paseo Zugazarte. Rooms have a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi and décor inspired by the 1920s. All overlook the sea or hotel garden.

Hotel Embarcadero is set in a former Basque mansion in Las Arenas, in the heart of the coastal town of Getxo. There is easy transport to central Bilbao via Gobela and Areeta Metro Stations.

Traditional Basque cuisine is served at the Embarcadero’s café-restaurant. There is also a gift shop.

Private parking is possible on site at the Embarcadero. Vizcaya Bridge is just 800 metres away, while Bilbao Airport lies within 9 km.

With a stay at Hotel Zenit Bilbao in Bilbao (Abando), you'll be a 2-minute drive from San Mames Stadium and 5 minutes from Guggenheim Museum Bilbao. This hotel is 11.2 mi (18 km) from Port of Bilbao and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ensanche.

Set in a former cinema, this hotel features a unique façade and is located 500 metres from the Botin Centre in Santander. It offers free Wi-Fi and a bar-café.

The modern rooms at the Silken Coliseum come with air conditioning, satellite TV and a free safe. The private bathrooms feature a hairdryer.

The hotel features a fitness centre. You can have drinks and tapas at the Bambalinas Café. A daily menu is also served.

Silken Coliseum is situated just 300 metres from Santander Train Station. Santander Cathedral is 200 metres away.