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title: "BYPILLOW Irala vs ibis Bilbao Centro: which hotel is better?"
description: "BYPILLOW Irala or ibis Bilbao Centro in Bilbao? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bypillow-irala-bilbao-vs-ibis-bilbao-centro-bilbao/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-12
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# BYPILLOW Irala vs ibis Bilbao Centro

Both are in Bilbao, 190 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Iralabarri
## [BYPILLOW Irala](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/bypillow-irala-bilbao/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.3 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 9.1

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1235892/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★ · Iralabarri
## [ibis Bilbao Centro](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ibis-bilbao-centro-bilbao/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.5 ·  Very good

- **Location score:** 9.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1654541/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 190 m apart.

### Choose ibis Bilbao Centro if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.5 / 6.3)

### Why is BYPILLOW Irala better than ibis Bilbao Centro?

1.  Higher star rating (2★ vs 1★) (+1★)

### Why is ibis Bilbao Centro better than BYPILLOW Irala?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.5 vs 6.3) (+2.2)
2.  More guest reviews (155 vs 8), so the rating is more reliable (×19)
3.  9 more sights within 1 km (+9)

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | BYPILLOW Irala | ibis Bilbao Centro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 8.5  (+2.2) |
| Location | 9.1 | 9.3 |
| Public transport | 9.4 | 9.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 8.0 | 8.5  (+0.5) |
| Guest rating | 6.3 | 8.5  (+2.2) |
| Number of reviews | 8 | 155  (+147) |
| Google rating | – | 3.6/5 |
| Google reviews | – | 460 |
| Rank in Bilbao | bottom 4% | bottom 24%  (+20%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 9.1 | 9.3  (+0.2) |
| Distance to Iralabarri centre | 190 m  (−190 m) | 370 m |
| To public transport | 270 m | 300 m |
| To the airport | 5.4 km | 5.2 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 20 m | 70 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 22 | 23 |
| Sights within 1 km | 18 | 27  (+9) |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★  (+1★) | ★ |
| Rooms | – | 152 |
| Floors | – | 5 |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2016 |
| Listed amenities | 2 | 11  (+9) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Amenities |
| Parking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour front desk | ✓ | – |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Pets allowed | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| In-room safe | – | ✓ |
| Blackout curtains | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[ibis Bilbao Centro prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ibis-bilbao-centro-bilbao/prices/)

## Location

190 m apart

BYPILLOW Irala: city centre: 720 m, nearest station Estación de Zabalburu: 270 m, Bilbao Airport (BIO): 5.4 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 18 sights within 1 km.

ibis Bilbao Centro: city centre: 630 m, nearest station Estación de Zabalburu: 300 m, Bilbao Airport (BIO): 5.2 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 27 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Bilbao

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

## BYPILLOW Irala or ibis Bilbao Centro: common questions

### Which is better, BYPILLOW Irala or ibis Bilbao Centro?

ibis Bilbao Centro leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, BYPILLOW Irala or ibis Bilbao Centro?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

BYPILLOW Irala is closer: 190 m from the centre, against 370 m for ibis Bilbao Centro.

### How far apart are BYPILLOW Irala and ibis Bilbao Centro?

The two hotels are 190 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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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/bypillow-irala-bilbao-vs-ibis-bilbao-centro-bilbao/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/