
Axel Hotel Bilbao is open! A new stage to slay, stay, and play.
22 Jan 2025 by
Modernity, diversity, and tradition with a Basque identity. Where is it? The new hotel is located in Bilbao la Vieja, right by the riverbank, next to an old flour factory. Inspired by the Guggenheim and the city’s vibrant artistic energy, this hotel serves as a meeting point and creative hub for the LGBTQIA+ community. What […]
Modernity, diversity, and tradition with a Basque identity.
Where is it?
The new hotel is located in Bilbao la Vieja, right by the riverbank, next to an old flour factory. Inspired by the Guggenheim and the city’s vibrant artistic energy, this hotel serves as a meeting point and creative hub for the LGBTQIA+ community.
What is it like?
A space where anything is possible. That’s the guiding principle of a building with a bold industrial character, featuring nods to Frank Gehry throughout, gleaming copper materials, and undulating metal structures.
Its large glass windows connect it with a city that blends tradition, culture, and avant-garde like no other.
The hotel has 110 rooms, a Skybar that’s an Instagrammer’s dream, a spa, sauna, and gym. Show more.


What’s nearby?
Around Axel Hotel Bilbao, you’ll find the San Francisco neighborhood, a particularly queer area, and the Casco Viejo, where people greet each other on the streets and pintxo tavern owners chat at their doors with those running the trendiest bars.
At night, you’re in for the trashiest and most drag-filled queer scene in the country. You’ll also find spots like El Balcón de la Lola, Badulake, and Lamiak in the Casco Viejo.
