Bilbao for under £100 a night: how the old town and Basque culture make for the perfect weekend
Lively Bilbao for under £100 a night: how the old town, lively bars and Basque culture make for the perfect weekend away (and architecture buffs will be in heaven) Frank Gehry's Guggenheim Museum - a 'glory » to see must-see architectural sites Stay at the Caravan Cinema, a cinema-themed hotel where each room is inspired by the films of a different director Have lunch at the "unpretentious" Eliptica restaurant - it offers three courses and wine for a good case £13.90
AdvertisementWhile another industrial port, Bilbao's fortunes changed when the Guggenheim Museum arrived and put the Basque capital on the international map.
Frank Gehry's masterpiece and the works of greats like Santiago Calatrava make Bilbao a must-see for architecture enthusiasts.
Foodies flock here for pintxos - Basque tapas - while the old town, lively bars and Basque culture make for an ideal weekend getaway.
Where to stay
Cine caravan< /p>
Hidden behind an elegant navy door in the heart of Bilbao's old town hides this film-inspired five-bedroom pension. inspired by a director, the decor subtly nods to his films.All have memory foam mattresses shape, air conditioning and Marshall radios. Rooms without breakfast from £50 (caravan-cinema.com).
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
While another industrial port, Bilbao's fortunes changed when the Guggenheim Museum arrived and put the Basque capital on the international map.
Frank Gehry's masterpiece and the works of greats like Santiago Calatrava make Bilbao a must-see for architecture enthusiasts.
Foodies flock here for pintxos - Basque tapas - while the old town, lively bars and Basque culture make for an ideal weekend getaway.
Where to stay
Cine caravan< /p>
Hidden behind an elegant navy door in the heart of Bilbao's old town hides this film-inspired five-bedroom pension. inspired by a director, the decor subtly nods to his films.All have memory foam mattresses shape, air conditioning and Marshall radios. Rooms without breakfast from £50 (caravan-cinema.com).
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
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