Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel Miro, Bilbao
Facts in brief
Official star rating 4
Location The hotel is 3-minutes' walk to the Museum of Fine Arts
Annual opening All year
Closest airport Bilbao Airport
Distance from airport The hotel is 15-minutes' drive from Bilbao Airport
Closest railway station Bilbao Station
Distance from railway station The hotel is 10-minutes' drive from Bilbao Airport
Hotel facilities and services
Breakfast Room, Courtesy Bar, Fitness Centre, Acqua Wellness Centre, Wellness Suite, 24-hour Room Service, Contemporary Photography Collection, Library, Meeting Rooms.
Complimentary
Complimentary Bar and WiFi.
Out and about nearby
Guggenheim Museum, The Museum of Fine Art, Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park, Bilbao's Old Quarter.
We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing an Urban smart room for 5 nights
From about
£1,260
Holiday Code EXH1095
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel Miro, Bilbao
At the fashionable centre of Bilbao's Golden Mile, Hotel Miró is a stylish foothold for discovering the delights of the city. Between the Museum of Fine Arts and the extraordinary artistic feat that is the Guggenheim Museum, the hotel shares its address with illustrious neighbours, making it a cultural and artistic destination. A sleek, modern facade sets the tone for your stay, mimicking a shop front to associate with the trendy boutiques of the area. Interiors are dominated by clean lines, monotone colours and exquisite contemporary furniture made from a variety of sympathetic materials. Start the day right in the breakfast room, where a design of wall-to-wall whites creates a freshness and vibrancy to accompany satisfying buffet breakfasts. After a day of exploration, seek Hotel Miró's bar for pre-dinner drinks, where vivid orange hues fill the senses and create a polished atmosphere in which to pass the time, before stepping out in search of the evening meal. An exclusive addition to the service, drinks here are offered on a complimentary basis throughout the day. A boutique hotel through-and-through, it ensures guests feel at home with cosy spaces in which to unwind, such as the library with its deep leather armchairs. Meanwhile, each of the 50 guestrooms prioritises comfort and style with white linens, soft carpets and bold colour accents. End the day at the wellbeing centre with a massage and make the most of Acqua Wellness facilities like the hydromassage bath and steam bath.
Room descriptions
Hotel Miró has 50 rooms and suites with air conditioning, 32-inch TV, DVD and CD players, minibar, safety deposit box, hairdryers, free mineral water and free WiFi.
We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing an Urban smart room for 5 nights
From about
£1,260
Holiday Code EXH1095
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel Miro, Bilbao
The journey and how you get there
For a holiday to Hotel Miro, Bilbao, Expressions Holidays includes scheduled flights with British Airways from London to Bilbao. Flights may be available from other UK airports with Easyjet and Jet2 for example. If you are combining this hotel with stays elsewhere, you may want to consider flying into one airport and out of another. We can arrange this for you. The hotel is about 15 minutes’ drive from the airport and we recommend that we book for you either a private car transfer or a hire-car, depending on the itinerary.
Additional information
Children: An extra bed for children under 18 is available on request in most room categories for a charge. Cribs available on request free of charge (possible in all room categories except Urban smart).
Special offers
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We particularly loved the Hotel del Sogno on Lake Garda for its character, beauty and amazing views. Great service too from the reception staff. Also they gave us great recommendations for restaurants.Mr and Mrs S, June 2023
Holiday price guide Sample prices are per person based on two people sharing an Urban smart room for 5 nights
From about
£1,260
Holiday Code EXH1095
The prices displayed here are a guide only. Each holiday price will be tailor-made at the time of booking to reflect all actual costs including up-to-date special offers.
Call us on 01392 441245
Luxury bespoke holidays and tours to Hotel Miro, Bilbao
About Spanish Basque country
An Expressions tailor-made holiday to the Basque Country in northern Spain include the very best four and five star hotels across the region, including seaside retreats, city properties and vineyard hotels in La Rioja. Lying at the point between the Pyrenees and the Bay of Biscay is the Basque Country, a name which refers both to an autonomous community within Spain and to a larger cultural area which comprises parts of Spain and France. Known in Spanish as the Pais Vasco, you will find a unique culture here with fascinating traditions and a regional language which is widely spoken throughout. The region's key attraction is the closeness of both sea and country - the spectacular coastline boasts sweeping sandy beaches and rugged cliffs, stunning sunsets over the ocean and surf breaking on rocks; but only a short drive inland are rolling green hills and flower filled fields. Lying around 10 miles away from the north coast is the vibrant and energetic riverside city of Bilbao, whilst further east is San Sebastian, an elegant seaside resort set on a beautiful bay only a few miles away from the French border. Stretching away from the Basque coast and forming the border with France are the Pyrenees, where rocky mountains with waterfalls and lakes stretch into Navarre, a region which is dotted with unspoiled villages and mediaeval towns which line the pilgrimage route to Santiago de Compostela. Further west are the undulating hills of La Rioja, a region whose name is synonymous with the fine wines that it produces. Although parts of the region are heavily industrialised, there are many areas of unspoiled countryside as well as over 150 miles of coastline, making it a superb destination for a luxury holiday. The natural environment has long played a huge role in the lives of the region's inhabitants, with charming fishing villages along the coast which celebrate marine festivals as well as mountain farmers inland whose traditions remain unchanged. Throughout the region, visitors are sure to experience the unique culture of the Basque country through its language, cuisine and traditions.
Cultural highlights of Spanish Basque country
Bilbao's Guggenheim Museum, a Frank Gehry-designed landmark which transformed the city. The charming old town of San Sebastian, located between the beach and the river. Vitoria-Gasteiz, the capital of the Basque Country which is home to a mediaeval old town and two cathedrals. Guernica, a small town which was bombed during WWII and inspired a famous painting by Picasso. Fishing villages between Bilbao and San Sebastian including Bakio, Bermeo, Zumaia and Lekeitio, some of which are home to wonderful beaches and are also popular surf spots. Hondarribia, a historic town situated on the border with France. Pelota, a traditional ball game which is played throughout the region on a two-walled court. Numerous bars across the region which serve ‘pinchos’ (a Basque version of tapas), including those in Logroño. Wine-producing towns across La Rioja where visitors can enjoy cellar tours and wine tastings, which can also be enjoyed at the luxury vineyard hotels which we feature. Yuso and Suso Monasteries, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in La Rioja. The fortress city of Pamplona, renowned for the annual bull running festival.
Gastronomy of Spanish Basque country
The Basque Country is renowned for its varied and innovative cuisine, with numerous Michelin-starred restaurants found across the region. San Sebastian alone is home to eight Michelin-starred restaurants, two of which have been included within the top ten of Restaurant magazine's list of the world's 50 best restaurants. Wine is of course an incredibly important product, primarily in La Rioja which is known for its high-quality reds as well as a number of good white and rosé wines. A regional variation of tapas called ‘pinchos' can be found throughout the Basque Country and Navarre, frequently eaten as a snack in bars. Regional cooking varies according to location, with plenty of fresh fish and shellfish to be found along the coastline and a greater use of meat and game further inland. Local dishes include ‘Bacalao' (salt cod), ‘Marmitako' (fresh tuna stew), ‘Cordero al Chilindron' (spicy lamb stew) and ‘Txangurro relleno' (stuffed spider crabs).
Festivals in Spanish Basque country
19 to 20 January: San Sebastian Drum Festival, 29 June: Haro Wine Festival, 6 to 14 July: Los Sanfermines Bull Running Festival (Pamplona), July: San Sebastian Jazz Festival, 4 to 9 August: Festival of the Virgin Mary (Vitoria-Gasteiz), August: Bilbao's Big Week, September: San Sebastian International Film Festival, September: San Mateo Wine Festival (Logroño).
Climate in Spanish Basque country
The Basque Country's climate is generally quite mild and wet, although there is some variation between coastal and inland areas. The Basque coast experiences relatively high levels of rainfall, cold winters and warm summers where temperatures regularly reach 25 degrees, whilst some areas further south enjoy a Mediterranean climate, with hot summers and little rain.
