Residencia Blas De Otero, in Ibaiondo's heart, is a perfect base to explore Spain's cultural treasures. Visit the nearby Guggenheim Museum, then work out in the 24-hour gym or relax at the coffee shop. Free WiFi and laundry facilities complete this practical urban retreat.
Located in San Francisco, a neighbourhood in Bilbao, Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero is near a metro station. Parkea Mendikosolo and Bay of Biscay reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Azkuna Zentroa and Culture House Barrainkua. Itsasmuseum Bilbao and Getxo Aquarium are also worth visiting. Visit our Bilbao travel guide
C/ de las Cortes, 38, Bilbao, Vizcaya, 48003
What's nearby
Gran Casino Bilbao
5 min walk - 0.5 km
Ribera Market
6 min walk - 0.6 km
Plaza Nueva
9 min walk - 0.8 km
Plaza Moyua
10 min walk - 0.9 km
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
18 min walk - 1.5 km
Getting around
Bilbao Zabalburu Station
3 min walk
Arriga Tram Stop
8 min walk
Bilbao (BIO)
25 min drive
Restaurants
Bertiz
4 min walk
TXUKRUT Bar
4 min walk
Café Bar Nervión
4 min walk
El Balcón de la Lola
4 min walk
Casa Rufo
5 min walk
About this property
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero
Hotel near San Mames Stadium
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is located near Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero, which provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/games room. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self-parking (surcharge) and multilingual staff
A vending machine, a lift and smoke-free property
A 24-hour front desk, a billiards/pool table and luggage storage
Room features
All 196 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet
Parking and transport
Parking on site (EUR 20 per night)
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM for a fee: EUR 5 per person
A coffee shop/cafe
Things to do
24-hour gym
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
TV in common areas
Family friendly
Arcade/game room
In-room kitchenette
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Vending machine
Guest services
Concierge services
Housekeeping (once per stay)
Multilingual staff
Tour and ticket assistance
Business services
Computer station
Meeting room
Outdoors
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Lift
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
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Banquet hall
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Shower
Towels provided
Food and drink
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Kitchenette
Microwave
Refrigerator
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Desk
Heating
Iron/ironing board on request
Laptop workspace
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before noon
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
This residence is open to the university community year round. Guests who are not members of the educational or university communities must present a membership card for any Hostel Association in the IYHF at check-in. The membership card can be issued and purchased directly at the hostel.
This residence is open to the university community year round. Guests who are not members of the educational or university communities must present a membership card for any Hostel Association in the IYHF at check-in. The membership card can be issued and purchased for EUR 4 directly at the hostel.
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day.
Payment types at the property
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately EUR 5 per person
Self-parking fee: EUR 20 per night
Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Alcohol is not served at this property
Property is also known as
Residencia Blas Otero
Residencia Blas Otero Aparthotel
Residencia Blas Otero Aparthotel Bilbao
Residencia Blas Otero Bilbao
Residencia Blas Otero Centro Adscrito REAJ Hostel Bilbao
Residencia Blas Otero Centro Adscrito REAJ Bilbao
Residencia Blas De Otero
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero Hotel
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero Bilbao
Residencia Blas De Otero (Centro Adscrito a la REAJ)
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero Hotel Bilbao
Frequently asked questions
Is Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero?
Self-parking is available for EUR 20 per night. Limited spots are available.
What time is check-in at Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 5:30 AM.
What time is check-out at Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero located?
Located in San Francisco, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ensanche, Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium. Reproductions Museum Bilbao and Plaza Zabálburu are also within 5 minutes. Bilbao Zabalburu Station is only a 3-minute walk and Arriga Tram Stop is 8 minutes.
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Reviews
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero Reviews
7.4
Good
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Property was clean and functional. Perfect for those on a budget that don't intend spending much time in the room or broader complex
Edd
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Yasmine
7 Oct 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly.
Very expensive for location and comfort.
While rather centrally located, the area does not seem safe, which is unusual in itself in Spain.
The room was clean but very simple and had some bars in front of the window.
Breakfast is served in a different location.
Yasmine
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Philip
28 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff, but the location isn't great and the accommodation is quite basic for the price
Room good and staff friendly and helpful. Well situated for all the main sights BUT the junkies, drug pushers and illegal street vendors on the street outside was quite unacceptable. I have travelled quite extensively in my long life and have stayed in fairly rough areas and have never felt nervous, but this time I was!!! Has anyone from Expedia actually checked out this place?
The studio room was very usable and it was great to have a microwave/oven device to reheat food. The laundry facilities in the basement was convenient as well
Good value for money. Single room with en-suite had all the basics needed. Staff were friendly and helpful. People not used to cities might find the location and vibe of the streets around the accommodation slightly off-putting, but nothing to be scared of. Location is in fact very handy. Breakfast in a nearby bar is nice.
Anita
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Graham
19 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good sized property that was clean throughout. The area around the property is a little risky at night.
A comfortable two bedroom apartment which can accommodate up to four persons. The separate sitting room/kitchen area and patio are nice. However, lacking some basic utencil, e.g. water kettle and screw driver to open wine bottle.
Andrew
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
8/10 Good
Stephen
21 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Student residence open to non students.
Fairly basic student accommodation with limited bedding and toiletries, no TV in the room. Nevertheless the staff were super helpful and location was really good for old town and bars. Room was clean and had everything I needed.
This property is a student residence. I stayed in a double room with 2 twin beds. It was small but we didn’t need much room since we were only there for the weekend. The bathroom and beds were clean. There was only a top sheet on the bed, no blankets which I didn’t love but the room wasn’t cold so it was okay. There is also a tiny kitchen with plates and a few cooking utensils and a microwave if you want to reheat something and a fridge for storage. There are also a lot of areas to hang out outside of the room and some table games like ping pong and pool. To get from the center of town to the hotel isn’t bad since Bilbao isn’t huge. There’s about 3 minutes of walking where the location doesn’t feel the safest. If you go the opposite direction though it starts to feel more unsafe. Getting into the hotel isn’t a problem, but if you go the other direction it’s a little sketchy. Overall a good experience. The staff were really kind and helpful and they gave us coupons for free breakfast at a small cafe down the street where we could get a coffee and a sandwich or piece of tortilla that was delicious. If you’re only going to Bilbao for the weekend and need a cheap place to stay this is a good option, but probably not the best for more than 3 nights.
Resi staffs were friendly and helpful
Breakfast was very tasted
The room had all needs for a traveller
I would stay this residence if I visit Bilbao again
Nobody at front desk for several minutes when we arrived late at night. Said we still owed for the room even though we had a receipt saying the room was paid in full.
Recidencia Universitaria offers essential amenities, maintains a clean and welcoming environment, and has friendly staff. Although it lacks air conditioning, its convenient location near the city center and train station makes it a practical choice for travelers.
Very rough neighborhood, noisy, no air conditioning, had to go a couple blocks away for included breakfast of coffee, juice and bun.
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Fernando
28 Oct 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room was OK.
The TV was side ways as the wall arm holding it was falling off the wall.
I had to place a cushion under the TV to have it a bit straight.
Breakfast was included, but in a cafeteria about 10 minutes walk away from the actual hotel.
Breakfast wasn't good, it wasn't worth the walk.
The area was a bit dodgy. Not recommended for women alone to walk around in the evenings.
For how the room was, the area and the weirdness of the breakfast situation, it was definitely pricey.
One to avoid.