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8.4

4,186 reviews

Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés

Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés

1 Gurtubay Kalea Bilbao Termibus , Bilbao, 48013, Spain

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Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés

Welcome to Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés, your cozy home away from home in the vibrant city of Bilbao! Nestled just 2 kilometers from the city center, this charming one-star hotel at Gurtubay Kalea 1 combines comfort and convenience in one delightful package. With prices starting from an affordable rate that’s easy on your wallet, it’s the perfect spot for budget-conscious travelers eager to explore the Basque region.

Get ready to relax in our spacious, soundproof non-smoking rooms that come equipped with modern amenities. Whether you're working up a sweat in our free fitness center or enjoying the mountain view from our sun deck, there's something for everyone. Our well-equipped kitchenette helps you whip up a quick snack whenever hunger strikes. Plus, our tour desk is ready to guide you to the best local attractions, ensuring you don't miss out on a single moment of adventure.

But don't just take our word for it! With a fantastic 4186 reviews, travelers rave about our attentive 24-hour front desk service and the additional perks we offer, like our free wifi and lovely picnic area. So pack your bags and book your stay at Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés – the fun-filled experience of Bilbao awaits!

After a day of exploring the stunning sights of Bilbao, you'll love coming back to the warm ambiance of Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés. Our friendly team is here around the clock to ensure you have everything you need for a memorable stay. Whether you're seeking recommendations for nearby tapas bars or need help booking a last-minute excursion, just swing by the front desk, where our staff is eager to share their local knowledge. With 24-hour service, you can rest assured that assistance is always just a call away.

As you wind down, take a moment to unwind in our peaceful picnic area. It’s the perfect spot to kick back, enjoy a great book, or simply bask in the sunshine while sharing stories with fellow travelers. And for those looking to stay active, our free fitness center is just a few steps away. Whether you're hitting the weights, jumping on a treadmill, or practicing yoga in the sun deck, you’re guaranteed to feel rejuvenated and ready for another day of adventure in this incredible city.

Bilbao offers a rich blend of culture, history, and culinary delights, and Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés puts you right in the heart of it all. From our convenient location near iconic landmarks to our affordable prices, your experience here is designed to delight. So, get ready to explore the wonders of the Basque Country, knowing that your cozy retreat is just around the corner! Your unforgettable journey through Bilbao starts here – let’s make some memories together!

Closest airports

Bilbao Airport

3.4mi

Vitoria Airport

28.5mi

Santander Airport

45.4mi

San Sebastián Airport

58.7mi

Most popular amenities

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

Picnic area

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Rooms

Executive Double Studio in Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés

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Executive Studio

1 Double Bed

215 sqft

Mountain view

City view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Classic Studio, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Microwave

Refrigerator

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Studio - Disability Access in Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés

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Studio, 3 Twin Beds, Accessible

3 Twin Beds

270 sqft

Mountain view

City view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Basic Twin Room in Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés

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Room - 2 Twin

2 Twin Beds

215 sqft

Mountain view

City view

Private Bathroom

Microwave

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Triple Room - Disability Access in Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés

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Triple Room, Accessible

3 Twin Beds

270 sqft

Mountain view

City view

Private Bathroom

Microwave

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Single Studio in Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés

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Studio, Single

1 Twin Bed

215 sqft

Mountain view

City view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Classic

1 Twin Bed

Microwave

Refrigerator

Wheelchair accessible

x4

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x3

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Basic Twin Studio in Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés

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Studio, 2 Twin Beds

2 Twin Beds

215 sqft

Mountain view

City view

Kitchen

Private Bathroom

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Studio, Accessible

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Microwave

Refrigerator

x5

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x3

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Accessible Room

Microwave

Refrigerator

Wheelchair accessible

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Studio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Microwave

Refrigerator

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Studio, 1 Twin Bed

1 Twin Bed

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Guest reviews

8.4

4,186 reviews

Categories of assessments

Cleanliness

Comfort

Location

Facilities

Staff

Value for money

WiFi quality

Featured reviews:

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Tina

8.2

July 2025

Location is fabulous Facilities are very clean Breakfast was decent, especially given the low cost

Did not like that we reported a sink that would not drain on Sunday and it had not yet been fixed on Wednesday when we left. Did not like that we stayed four nights and did not get any change of towels or linens (even though their policy is every three nights) Did not like that we had to go buy our own toilet paper- that there was only one roll given.

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Arttu

8.2

July 2025

The staff was very nice and helpful. The place is clean and room is modern. The air conditioning worked well. There are nice common areas to use and I appreciated the clothes-washing room although it was often full and I had to visit it many times. Fortunately some kind youth helped me out with it.

My main complaint is noisiness: while the walls are advertised as soundproof - which is probably true because they didnt let sound through - the doors are not. My last two nights, the hallway had a lot of students making noise, banging my door by mistake, talking in the hallway, slamming their own doors at 1 am waking me up. I cant recommend the place for peace and quiet due to this. The elevators took sometimes a long time to come to the upper floors. A minor thing; there was no hand soap in the room. Sure there were little shower gel tubes but those are difficult to use for washing your hands quickly.

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Louu

8.2

July 2025

The location, close to all public transports, room was nicely decorated, slept well, lots of plugs, good aircon and well lit.

Lack of kitchen equipment such as no bowls, not enough utensils, no washing up liquid or sponge, no glasses, no tea towel. The kitchen is just a microwave rather than a “kitchenette”. Communal kitchen is only an oven with one tray, no cutlery or plates. Floor was slightly dirty in the room when we arrived. We didn’t receive any room service throughout our stay. Reception didn’t give us information ref what floor communal areas were on, where the balls for the pool table were or the location of the washers etc. we checked in online so they handed us a key and we were left to it, no additional information given when checking in online. We did remove one layer of the sheets on the bed due to being marked.

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Natalie

9.1

June 2025

The room was very clean and very well equipped, with a good bathroom and mini kitchen space; the air-con was appreciated too, as it was pretty warm during my stay. For city centre student accommodation, it was surprisingly quiet, and I didn't really hear the street noise at all from my room on the 11th floor. The location was very convenient for onwards travel, as it's literally right on top of the bus terminal (and there's a metro station nearby too). The staff were also very helpful and quickly resolved a minor issue I experienced with my booking.

The room was great. My only complaint would be that the air-con was a little noisy.

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George

10

June 2025

Location. Cleanliness. Facility.

The check-in process was long and strange. Prior, we were suggested so many times by e-mails to check in online. We did it. A barcode was issued with the idea to save time and go straight to the room. At the arrival, there was no code reader at the door. The receptionist opened the door and started verifying everything again, asked us to pay. We told him that we paid already at the electronic check-in. He did not want to scan the bar code and made some phone calls. It took us forever to receive the keys. We had to show him a bank transaction for him to believe that we paid. Strange experience.

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Jide

9.1

May 2025

The location is excellent with the bus station right next door so very easy to visit surrounding towns, and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The San Mames football stadium is also nearby with some small restaurants and grocery shops for food. The rooms are also very quiet - not sure if most of the students were doing exams or have finished for the year. Overall it was a very pleasant stay and I would definitely stay there again next time I visit Bilbao.

The washing up liquid is provided in sachets and only 2 were provided for my stay of 7 days. They should provide the liquid in a little plastic bottle and would also be good if they provide some form of hand-wash soap in the bathroom. Everything else was perfect.

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Tomáš

8.2

August 2024

The accommodation was situated in a great location, a stone's throw from the main bus station (intermodal) and metro (San Mamés). You could travel practically anywhere in the city from there, even the airport shuttle stops right there. You can enjoy a spacious terrace (or bring your dinner there), play pool, play table tennis, ... great value for a "budget" option.

The breakfast consists of a piece of fruit, a croissant, a bun with cheese/salami, a glass of juice, a cup of tea/coffee, you can also have a toast with margarine and/or jam. Certainly doable for a day, but generally gets repetitive and lacks more variability. But again, it's not a 5-star hotel, it is a university accommodation for students - keep that in mind.

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Denis

10

March 2025

Furniture. It has 2 desks and one foldable dining table. Plenty of space for two people to work from their laptops. It has mini fridge (I'd say quite spacious one), electric stovetop and a microwave. Bathroom is suitable for disabled people: it has a handle near the toilet, chair in the shower cabin. The shower cabin has foldable walls. 2nd floor has lounge with terrace, one pool table and two ping-pong table. Also a couple of coworking rooms and a gym (gym has a bench, a couple of 20kg bars, a couple of threadmills and one cable machine). Haven't used any of them tho.

Would be nice to have a small piece of soap in the bathroom.

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Elizabeth

8.2

May 2025

Good sized room. Laundry facilities and patio/lounge on another floor. Kitchenette with fridge and microwave. Quiet. Very close to Bilboa bus and train station.

Had a kitchenette including a cooktop but no equipment to use it (no pots and pans, no silverware, only 1 small plate, bowl, and cup). Group kitchen on 2nd floor was no better. A fair distance (30 min walk) from Guggenheim and Old Town.

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Aleksandra

8.2

August 2024

The location is great, right above the bus station and very close to the San Mamés metro. It was very convenient for traveling around Bilbao and for day trips. The room was small, but it was clean and had its own bathroom with a shower, a small fridge, and AC. There is also a common area with a kitchen, a terrace, some vending machines with soft drinks and snacks, as well as a gym. The staff was nice, and it was easy to check in and check out. We arrived early, and it was possible to leave our luggage before check-in.

Although the beds were comfortable, the lack of proper linen was irritating. The quilt was wrapped in two sheets. The room was cleaned every three days; however, each time, they threw away unfinished complimentary shower gel and shampoo, which I consider unnecessary waste. The Wi-Fi required logging in with your name and surname every 24 hours. For an iron and hairdryer, you needed to go to the reception. And although the wardrobe was large, there were only three hangers.

Points of Interest Around Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés

Attractions

Itsasmuseum Bilbao

0.4mi

Euskalduna Palace (Palacio Euskalduna)

0.5mi

Doña Casilda Iturrizar Park

0.5mi

Azkuna Zentroa

0.7mi

Bilbao Fine Arts Museum (Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao)

0.7mi

Moyua Square (Plaza Moyúa)

0.8mi

Zubizuri Bridge

1.2mi

Arriaga Theatre (Teatro Arriaga)

1.3mi

Bilbao's Santiago Cathedral

1.3mi

Butrón Castle (Castillo de Butrón)

7.9mi

Sopelana Beach (Playa de Sopelana)

9.2mi

Guernica (Gernika)

14.2mi

San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

15.3mi

Mundaka

16.2mi

Elorrio

22.5mi

Amenities of Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés

Free wifi

Fitness center

Air conditioning

Sun deck

Tour desk

Terrace

24-hour front desk

Mountain view

Kitchen

Non-smoking rooms

Wheelchair accessible

Kitchenware

Kitchenette

Elevator

Picnic area

View

Upper floors accessible by elevator

Free toiletries

Soundproof

Stay rules - Residencia Universitaria Resa San Mamés

  • Check-in / Check-out

  • Pets

  • Internet

  • Age restrictions

  • Curfew

  • Parking

  • Children and beds

  • Cards accepted at this property