Puente Colgante Boutique Hotel - Portugalete

4-star boutique hotel overlooking the UNESCO-listed Puente Colgante Bridge in Portugalete

Location & Views

Puente Colgante Boutique Hotel sits on the Bilbao Estuary, directly below the Puente Bizkaia Transporter Bridge, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel offers rooms with direct views of the bridge and the river, and an outdoor terrace where guests watch sunset over the estuary. The train station is a 4-minute walk away, and the metro station is 10 minutes from the hotel, providing 15-minute access to central Bilbao.

Dining & Culinary

The on-site restaurant serves a blend of traditional Basque and Cuban dishes, a specialty of the house. Breakfast includes local savoury and sweet selections, with daily options such as scrambled eggs, bacon, ham, cheese, fruit, and coffee. A snack bar and coffee house are also available on the property for lighter meals and drinks.

Rooms & Comforts

Spacious rooms come with unique décor, and selected room types include a terrace or Juliette balcony with river views. Each room has a Nespresso machine, high-quality bathroom towels, and a bathroom with either a shower or a bathtub and bidet. The hotel offers family rooms and triple rooms with a fold-down bed for children, plus free toiletries and toothbrush kits.

Pet-Friendly & Business

Puente Colgante Boutique Hotel welcomes pets with dog-friendly accommodations, and provides two large dog beds in the room upon request. The hotel has function rooms equipped with modern facilities and scenic views, suitable for business meetings and events. A 24-hour front desk, concierge service, and currency exchange are available at the property.

History & Pilgrimage

The hotel is housed in a refurbished 19th-century historical building located on the Camino de Santiago route. Guests on the pilgrimage route receive special attention, with early breakfast options and free coffee in the lobby before dining room opening. The surrounding area includes the historic old town of Portugalete and a short walk to the Las Arenas beaches.

• Location: On the Bilbao Estuary, steps from Puente Bizkaia and 15 minutes from Bilbao centre by metro
• Rooms: Spacious units with river views, terraces, and Nespresso machines
• Dining: On-site Basque and Cuban cuisine with daily breakfast buffet
• Pet-Friendly: Dog-friendly policies with pet beds and bowls
• Business: Function rooms with scenic estuary views and 24-hour front desk
• Pilgrimage: Camino de Santiago stop, early breakfast and free lobby coffee