Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero

2.0 star property
Hotel with a coffee shop, near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

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Reception
Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette | Terrace/patio
Game room
Lobby
Fridge, microwave, cookware/dishes/utensils

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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C/ de las Cortes, 38, Bilbao, Vizcaya, 48003
  • Place, Gran Casino Bilbao
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ribera Market
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Plaza Nueva
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Bilbao (BIO)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 139 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Studio

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Quadruple Room

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Bunk Beds

Single Studio

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Classic Studio, 2 Twin Beds

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Executive Studio (Single)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 140 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Comfort Studio, 1 Double Bed, Kitchenette

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Studio, 2 Bedrooms, Kitchenette

  • 237 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Bilbao

Located in Ibaiondo, Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero is within a mile (2 km) of popular sights such as Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium. This 196-room hotel welcomes guests with a coffee shop/cafe and conveniences like a 24-hour gym and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Gran Casino Bilbao - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ribera Market - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Plaza Nueva - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Plaza Moyua - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Guggenheim Museum Bilbao - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Bilbao Zabalburu Station - 3 min walk
  • Arriga Tram Stop - 8 min walk
  • Bilbao Airport (BIO) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪TXUKRUT Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Bertiz - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Café Bar Nervión - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Casa Rufo - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sammy Café - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero

Hotel with a coffee shop, near Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero features a 24-hour gym, free WiFi in public areas, and a meeting room. Self parking is available for EUR 20 per night. The front desk has multilingual staff standing by 24 hours a day to assist with concierge services and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a computer station, an arcade/game room, and a terrace.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and wired Internet. Kitchenettes, refrigerators, and microwaves are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (EUR 20 per night)
  • Limited onsite 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

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

More

  • 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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for EUR 30.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately EUR 5 per person
  • Self parking fee: EUR 20 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: EUR 30.0 per day

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-5:30 AM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Charges or special cancellation policies for group reservations may apply (more than 8 rooms for the same property/stay dates).
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Due to national regulations, cash transactions can't exceed EUR 1000 at this property. For additional details, contact the property using the contact information on your booking confirmation.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No alcohol is served at Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero.

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 free cancellation available at Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero?

Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For more details, take a look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to do within easy reach of Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero?

This hotel is situated in Ibaiondo, just steps from Bilborock and Ensanche, and within a short walk of Bay of Biscay. You'll also find Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero?

Yes, parking is offered for EUR 20 per night. Though parking is limited, accessible parking is also available.

Does Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero include a casino?

No, Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a kitchenette and free Internet access as well as a café.

Does Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge from its cafe.

Will Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero though service animals are welcome.

Does Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

How close is the airport from Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero?

The closest major airport to Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero is Bilbao Airport (BIO), which is 14.6 mi away (25 minutes by car). Another top airport is Vitoria (VIT), which is around 27.7 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero.

Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 314 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 314 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 314 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 314 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 19 out of 314 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Nicholas

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The balcony area was poor. It was dirty and on the ground floor so no views besides the back of the surrounding buildings. The area around the property felt unsafe. The street was cordoned off by police one day due to unrest. The room did not feel particularly clean when we first arrived. Clearly had been cleaned in a hurry. Apart from that the property was walkable from all major attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Will

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean and staff were excellent but basic accommodation however had everything you needed in good condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pravi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location tasty breakfast helpful & freindly staff clean building
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Very rough neighborhood, noisy, no air conditioning, had to go a couple blocks away for included breakfast of coffee, juice and bun.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Agatha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Residencia Universitaria

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Claudia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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?
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Lionel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely staff, but the location isn't great and the accommodation is quite basic for the price
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

swee a

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is not suitable for any tourist. 1. Over 35C for the 3 nights we were there, we didn’t get any sleep. No A/Conditioning they did supply us a small fan. Our room was at 522, the higher floor and the room is very small with 2 windows. We did open both windows for ventilation but honestly was not enough. The noise coming from the traffic and the people around the neighbourhood was very noisy. 2. Our bed was not clean with some dirts and hairs on the bed sheets. Poor hygiene and cleaning. We did offer to change the bedsheets ourselves. 3. Location, the property is situated quite away from the city over 3 km away and not the best part of the neighbourhood. Every night we had to walk passed the square with lots of ethnic groups from Northern Africa looking at us. Numbers of police cars always around the area. The last night, we saw 2 police stopped in front of the square and 4 police officers rushed to arrest a person to the ground. Overall, this place is not safe for tourists nor for the students. 4. The breakfast is not in the same premises, about 1 km away at the local restaurant. orange juice, 1 cup of coffee and 1 piece whatever available on display on shelves. 5. Don’t be deceived by the pictures on the advertisement, the room is very small. Not much to offer even they advertise for a kitchen. No kettle. Only 1 small saucepan to boil water for hot drink. 6. Cleaners weren’t there to clear your rubbish ever and change your wet towels. I personally recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Anita

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Traveled with group
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic accommodation who raised their price extortionately for the sporting event and didn’t deliver any personal service. Location very suspect
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Michael

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
No TV, no kettle, no hair dryer and a very small shower fit for children and not adults
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Martin

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This accommodation is very basic , the rooms are old tired. No AC nor even a television. The bathrooms are so small ,they are almost unusable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Area isn’t particularly nice but if it’s cost effective clean accommodation you want then this is for you
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lillet, New Market

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good sized property that was clean throughout. The area around the property is a little risky at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Daniel

Traveled with group
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cynthia

No internet service

If you need the Internet, DON"T STAY HERE. Instead of giving its guest an internet password, I had to register directly with the provider Ask4; and when it didn't work, the hotel was hands off and I had to contact the provider directly. It never worked during my three days of stay, and the hotel was completely unhelpful and unapologetic.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Siobhan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First trip to Spain

We had a great stay. Accommodation spot on and the breakfast was great. Didnt seem to be a good area to stay but was ok. Friendly reminders from local shop keepers to keep safe from pick pockets. Great for access to everywhere. We walked but plenty of buses. Would use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

great place .shame about location

the place itself was nice and good to have a kitchen . I can just fault he noise as the walls are like thin paper. However the location is not great and i was not feeling safe coming back on my own at night , also ask for a non street facing room and it will be hopefully quieter .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen

Business traveler
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Julia

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024