Hotels Near Estadio San Mames, Bilbao
Friday 20 November 2026 Estadio San MamesUpdated Monday 9 November 2026
The short answer
24 hotels from our mapped pool sit within 8 km of Estadio San Mames, 11 of them within a 15 minute walk. Closest are Abba Euskalduna (3 min), Ilunion Bilbao (5 min), Hotel ILUNION San Mamés (5 min). Next up at the venue: Athletic Club Bilbao vs RCD Espanyol on Friday 20 November 2026. For that night the cheapest listed room starts around A$119 per night and the median is A$212, +36% against a normal A$156 night. Rates sampled 9 Nov 2026.
San Mamés sits close to the city centre, and staying near it for Athletic Club Bilbao's La Liga nights means you're rarely far from the buzz. Of the 24 hotels we list around the stadium, 11 are a genuine walk away, and the nearest is just 0.17 kilometres from the gates. Options run from 0.17 up to 2.93 kilometres out, with star ratings spanning three to five, so there's a fit whether you want to be right on the doorstep or a short ride away in a calmer pocket of the city. On big fixture nights, especially against sides like Real Madrid or Barcelona, the walkable cluster closest to San Mamés tends to fill first as locals and travelling fans both want that easy approach to kickoff. If getting to your seat without fuss matters more than anything else, this is the stretch to focus on.
When to book
Athletic Club Bilbao's home card runs from the Espanyol match on 20 November 2026 through to Barcelona on 28 February 2027, with Real Madrid visiting on 6 December 2026. Only 11 of the 24 listed hotels are an easy walk to San Mamés, and those go first for marquee fixtures, so book early if a short walk to the ground matters to you.
Best areas to stay near Estadio San Mames
Areas are the supplier zones our mapped hotels fall into, ordered by distance to the venue. Prices are the median event-night rate for the hotels we list in that area.
Bilbao
24 hotels · 0.2 to 2.9 km · 11 walkable
This stretch around San Mamés holds all 24 of our listed hotels, spanning 0.17 to 2.93 kilometres from the stadium. Star ratings run from three to five, and 11 sit within an easy walk. It suits fans wanting stadium proximity with real choice, from simple rooms to higher-end stays.
- Event night
- A$212
- Normal night
- A$156
3 to 5 star hotels listed
Hotels near Estadio San Mames, by distance
Event window 19 Nov 2026 → 21 Nov 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adultsPer-night prices are our lowest sampled rate for the event window versus a normal night three weeks out. Walking times use about 12 minutes per kilometre over a street route 30% longer than a straight line. Anything over 15 minutes is shown as a ride.
| Hotel | Area | Distance | Stars | Event night | Normal night | Cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Abba Euskalduna Four-star stay just 0.17 kilometres from San Mamés, a three-minute walk to the gates. | Bilbao | ~3 min walk 0.2 km | 4 | A$245 | A$143 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Ilunion Bilbao Three-star option 0.31 kilometres out, a five-minute walk to kickoff. | Bilbao | ~5 min walk 0.3 km | 3 | A$202 | A$104 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hotel ILUNION San Mamés Four-star hotel named for the stadium, 0.33 kilometres away, five minutes on foot. 8.8/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Bilbao | ~5 min walk 0.3 km | 4 | A$180 | A$111 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 NH Collection Villa de Bilbao Four-star villa-style stay 0.37 kilometres from San Mamés, a six-minute walk. Villas_and_Bungalows | Bilbao | ~6 min walk 0.4 km | 4 | A$465 | A$198 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Students Residence Micampus San Mames Simple three-star residence 0.5 kilometres out, an eight-minute walk to the stadium. | Bilbao | ~8 min walk 0.5 km | 3 | A$190 | A$173 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Catalonia Gran Via Bilbao Four-star hotel 0.54 kilometres from San Mamés, an eight-minute matchday walk. | Bilbao | ~8 min walk 0.5 km | 4 | A$287 | A$251 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 | Bilbao | ~11 min walk 0.7 km | 3 | A$125 | A$83 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Melia Bilbao Five-star stay 0.68 kilometres from the stadium, an eleven-minute walk to San Mamés. 8.9/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Bilbao | ~11 min walk 0.7 km | 5 | A$257 | A$267 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Zenit Bilbao Four-star hotel 0.71 kilometres out, eleven minutes on foot to kickoff. | Bilbao | ~11 min walk 0.7 km | 4 | A$273 | A$127 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection Four-star Autograph Collection hotel 0.82 kilometres away, a thirteen-minute walk. | Bilbao | ~13 min walk 0.8 km | 4 | A$258 | A$220 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 NH Bilbao Deusto Three-star hotel 0.94 kilometres from San Mamés, a fifteen-minute walk to the gates. | Bilbao | ~15 min walk 0.9 km | 3 | A$212 | A$212 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Miro Four-star design hotel a short ride from San Mamés, 1.02 kilometres out. 9.5/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Bilbao | ~5 min ride 1.0 km | 4 | A$222 | A$217 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
 Carlton Five-star landmark hotel a short ride from the stadium, 1.1 kilometres away. 9.9/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Bilbao | ~5 min ride 1.1 km | 5 | A$1,370 | A$286 | See rates | View rates |
 Livensa Living Studios Bilbao Three-star apartment studios a short ride out, 1.12 kilometres from San Mamés. Apartment | Bilbao | ~5 min ride 1.1 km | 3 | A$119 | A$114 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Bilbao | ~6 min ride 1.3 km | 5 | A$309 | A$308 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Bilbao | ~6 min ride 1.4 km | 3 | A$221 | A$108 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
 Sercotel Coliseo 9.9/10 guest score · 1 reviews | Bilbao | ~6 min ride 1.4 km | 4 | A$189 | A$164 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
| Bilbao | ~6 min ride 1.5 km | 4 | A$272 | A$254 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Bilbao | ~7 min ride 1.7 km | 4 | A$189 | A$148 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Bilbao | ~7 min ride 1.7 km | 4 | A$212 | A$172 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Bilbao | ~8 min ride 2.0 km | 4 | A$205 | A$126 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Bilbao | ~8 min ride 2.1 km | 3 | A$202 | A$131 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Bilbao | ~9 min ride 2.5 km | 3 | A$178 | A$106 | Free cancellation available | View rates | |
| Bilbao | ~11 min ride 2.9 km | 4 | A$188 | A$127 | Free cancellation available | View rates |
Map: Estadio San Mames and the listed hotels
Getting to Estadio San Mames
Metro exit opens right at the stadium
San Mames metro station is served by Line 1 and Line 2 of Metro Bilbao, and its exit opens directly at the stadium, with the walk from platform to gates taking about four to five minutes. From central Moyua the ride to San Mames takes around five minutes.
Source: meetstadium.com, www.nomadotravel.app
Tram stop beside the San Mames interchange
The Euskotren Tranbia tram has a stop called San Mames within the San Mames interchange, roughly two hundred and fifty metres on foot from the stadium, linking the ground with Abando, the Guggenheim and Casco Viejo.
Source: www.tranviaria.com, es.wikipedia.org
Airport bus terminates next to the stadium
The Bizkaibus A3247 line connects Bilbao Airport with the Bilbao Intermodal bus station beside San Mames, calling at Gran Via and Plaza Moyua on the way, with the stadium only a short walk from the Intermodal terminus.
No fan car park at the ground itself
San Mames stadium does not have its own car park for supporters because of its location, though paid car parks exist nearby such as those at the Euskalduna Palace and Plaza Euskadi.
Source: files.laliga.es, parkimeter.com
On-street parking suspended around the stadium on match nights
Bilbao City Council removes on-street parking on streets surrounding San Mames on match days, including Felipe Serrate, Luis Brinas and Alameda Urquijo, and parking on streets adjacent to the stadium is barred whenever a game is played.
Source: www.bilbao.eus, www.tripadvisor.es
Post-match tram service briefly suspended for crowd safety
After evening fixtures Euskotren partially cuts tram service between La Casilla and Euskalduna for about twenty to thirty minutes as part of the municipal emergency plan to manage the crowd leaving the stadium, and it advises fans to walk to the Euskalduna stop for the return journey to avoid congestion at the stops nearest San Mames.
Source: www.euskotren.eus, radiopopular.com
Metro Line 3 runs extra late services after matches
For the return trip after night matches at San Mames, Metro Bilbao extends the normal weekday timetable on Line 3, complementing the service on Lines 1 and 2 thanks to the connection at Zazpikaleak Casco Viejo station.
Source: www.euskotren.eus, www.ondavasca.com
Taxis and ride-hailing can drop off at the main gates
Taxis and ride-hailing apps are able to drop passengers directly outside the main gates of San Mames, with taxis able to be hailed from anywhere in the city and directed straight to the stadium entrance.
Source: www.nomadotravel.app, evendo.com
What hotels cost on the event night
Based on 24 hotels within 8 km that returned a rate for 19 Nov 2026 → 21 Nov 2026 (2 adults) compared with the same hotels three weeks from today. The lowest event-night rate we found was A$119 per night. Sampled 9 Nov 2026; live rates at checkout may differ.
Upcoming at Estadio San Mames
Frequently asked questions
Which hotels are within walking distance of Estadio San Mames?
11 of the 24 hotels we list are within a 15 minute walk. The closest are Abba Euskalduna (3 min, 0.2 km), Ilunion Bilbao (5 min, 0.3 km), Hotel ILUNION San Mamés (5 min, 0.3 km).
How much do hotels near Estadio San Mames cost on the event night?
Across 24 hotels within 8 km, the median rate for 19 Nov 2026 is A$212 per night for two adults, compared with A$156 on a normal night (+36%). The lowest listed rate is A$119 at Livensa Living Studios Bilbao.
When is Athletic Club Bilbao vs RCD Espanyol at Estadio San Mames?
Athletic Club Bilbao vs RCD Espanyol is scheduled for Friday 20 November 2026 at 21:00 local time (La Liga). Tickets start from EUR 92. Suggested hotel dates are the night before and the night of the event (19 Nov 2026 → 21 Nov 2026).
Which area is best to stay in for Estadio San Mames?
Stay as close as your budget allows. 11 listed hotels are within a 15 minute walk, which removes the post-event transport crush. Hotels further into Bilbao are usually cheaper on the event night and still a short ride away. The areas section above lists each zone with its distance band and median event-night price.
Can I book a hotel near Estadio San Mames with free cancellation?
23 of the 24 listed hotels returned at least one free-cancellation rate for the event window. Refundable rates are usually a little higher than the lead rate; the hotel page shows both.
Can I book hotel and event tickets together?
Yes. Event Escapes sells tickets and hotels for Bilbao events, and packages combine the two with pay-weekly instalments where available.
Keep planning
Hotel distances are straight-line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Event-night and normal-night prices are the lowest rates our systems sampled for two adults on the dates shown and include our service fee; live availability and prices at checkout may differ. Event details come from the ticketing feed.