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title: "Abba Euskalduna vs Hotel Zenit Bilbao: which hotel is better?"
description: "Abba Euskalduna or Hotel Zenit Bilbao in Bilbao? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# Abba Euskalduna vs Hotel Zenit Bilbao

Both are in Bilbao, 820 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Botikazahar
## [Abba Euskalduna](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/abba-euskalduna-bilbao/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.8 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 8.5

- **Score by category:** 0 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1095660/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★★ · Autonomia
## [Hotel Zenit Bilbao](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hotel-zenit-bilbao-bilbao/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.7 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 4 of 5

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1638334/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Hotel Zenit Bilbao

It leads in 4 of 5 categories. 820 m apart.

### Choose Abba Euskalduna if you want

-   a newer or recently renovated building (2009 / 2004)

### Choose Hotel Zenit Bilbao if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 83)

### Why is Abba Euskalduna better than Hotel Zenit Bilbao?

1.  More guest reviews (150 vs 64), so the rating is more reliable (×2.3)
2.  Newer or more recently renovated (2009 vs 2004) (+5y)
3.  Allows pets
4.  5 more listed amenities (19 vs 14) (+5)

### Why is Hotel Zenit Bilbao better than Abba Euskalduna?

1.  Has a swimming pool
2.  67 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+67)
3.  Has 24-hour room service
4.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Abba Euskalduna | Hotel Zenit Bilbao |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Location | 8.5 | 9.3  (+0.8) |
| Facilities | 4.2 | 5.0  (+0.8) |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | 3.0  (+1.5) |
| Public transport | 9.7 | 10.0  (+0.3) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.8  (+0.1) | 8.6 |
| Guest rating | 8.8  (+0.1) | 8.7 |
| Number of reviews | 150  (+86) | 64 |
| Rank in Bilbao | top 34%  (+18%) | bottom 48% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.5 | 9.3  (+0.8) |
| Distance to the centre | 1.7 km | 1.3 km  (−380 m) |
| To public transport | 200 m | 20 m  (−180 m) |
| To the airport | 5.1 km | 5.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 83 | 150  (+67) |
| To the nearest food shop | 320 m | 90 m  (−230 m) |
| Shops within 500 m | 6 | 24  (+18) |
| Sights within 1 km | 14 | 17  (+3) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rooms | 82 | 65 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009  (+5y) | 2004 |
| Listed amenities | 19  (+5) | 14 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 15:00 | 14:00  (−1h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| EV charging | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | ✓ |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Restaurant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | ✓ | – |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| In-room safe | ✓ | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – |
| Blackout curtains | ✓ | – |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

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## Location

820 m apart

Abba Euskalduna: city centre: 1.7 km, nearest station Gare Sabino Arana: 200 m, Bilbao Airport (BIO): 5.1 km, 83 places to eat within 500 m, 14 sights within 1 km.

Hotel Zenit Bilbao: city centre: 1.3 km, nearest station Estación de La Casilla: 20 m, Bilbao Airport (BIO): 5.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 17 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Bilbao

[Bilbao weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/spain/basque-country/bilbao/weather)

## Abba Euskalduna or Hotel Zenit Bilbao: common questions

### Which is better, Abba Euskalduna or Hotel Zenit Bilbao?

Hotel Zenit Bilbao leads in 4 of 5 categories, including location, facilities, spa & wellness.

### Which is cheaper, Abba Euskalduna or Hotel Zenit Bilbao?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Hotel Zenit Bilbao is closer: 1.3 km from the centre, against 1.7 km for Abba Euskalduna.

### How far apart are Abba Euskalduna and Hotel Zenit Bilbao?

The two hotels are 820 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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