Hotels Near Vizcaya Bridge, Portugalete

Address Portugalete, Spain

Vizcaya Bridge, also known as Puente de Vizcaya in Spanish, is a unique and historic bridge located in the town of Portugalete, in the Basque Country region of Spain. This remarkable bridge is a transporter bridge, which means that it carries people and vehicles across the Nervion River by means of a gondola suspended from a high steel frame.

The Vizcaya Bridge was designed by the Basque architect Alberto Palacio and was completed in 1893. It was the first transporter bridge in the world and is still in operation today, making it one of the oldest and most important examples of this type of bridge.

The bridge is a true engineering marvel, with a height of 45 meters and a span of 160 meters. The gondola can carry up to six cars and 200 passengers at a time, and the journey across the river takes just a few minutes. The bridge is operated by a team of skilled technicians who use a complex system of cables and pulleys to move the gondola back and forth across the river.

Visitors to the Vizcaya Bridge can take a ride on the gondola and enjoy stunning views of the river and the surrounding landscape. There is also a museum located on the bridge that tells the story of its construction and operation, as well as the history of the town of Portugalete.

Overall, the Vizcaya Bridge is a fascinating and unique attraction that is well worth a visit for anyone interested in engineering, history, or architecture. Its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is a testament to its importance and significance, both as a landmark of the Basque Country and as a symbol of human ingenuity and innovation.

Pension Areeta Getxo
6.3/10
10 reviews
Free Wi-Fi
9 km. La Casilla Train Station

Set 5 minutes’ walk from Las Arenas Beach and Real Club Maritimo Del Abra Marina, Pension Areeta is located in Getxo. The charming guest house offers free Wi-Fi.

Number of rooms: 19

Mayor, 13, 48930 Getxo, Spain

Hotel URH Palacio de Oriol Santurce
7.8/10 Good
70 reviews
Free Wi-Fi
10 km. La Casilla Train Station

Situated in Santurce, a 5-minute walk from its train station, Hotel URH Palacio de Oriol offers soundproofed rooms with air conditioning, heating, and free Wi-Fi.

Number of rooms: 88

Avenida Cristóbal Murrieta, 27, 48980 Santurce, Spain

Puente Colgante Boutique Hotel Portugalete
8.5/10 Excellent
19 reviews
Free Wi-Fi
9 km. La Casilla Train Station

A refurbished 19th century historical building, located just below the Biscay's Bridge, considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hotel offers views of Bilbao's Estuary, the sea and Bilbao's Puente Colgante Bridge.

Number of rooms: 121

Maria Diaz de Haro, 2, 48920 Portugalete, Spain

Hotel booked 1 times today.

Apartamentos Kai Getxo
8.6/10 Excellent
9 km. La Casilla Train Station

Apartamentos Kai has air-conditioned guest accommodation in Getxo, less than 1 km from Las Arenas Beach, 2.1 km from Ereaga Beach and less than 1 km from Vizcaya Bridge. Among the facilities at this property are a 24-hour front desk and a lift, along with free Wi-Fi throughout the property. The apartment features family rooms as well as facilities for disabled guests.

Number of rooms: 9

11 Kalamua Kalea, 48930 Getxo, Spain

Apartamento La Villa Portugalete
8.9/10 Wonderful
10 km. La Casilla Train Station

Offering quiet street views, Apartamento La Villa is an accommodation set in Portugalete, less than 1 km from Vizcaya Bridge and 6.9 km from Bilbao Exhibition Centre. The property is around 12 km from San Mamés Metro Station, 12 km from San Mamés Stadium and 13 km from Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property and Las Arenas Beach is 1.4 km away.

calle miguel de cervantes,8, 48920 Portugalete, Spain

Apartamento Jarrillero Portugalete
8.5/10 Excellent
10 km. La Casilla Train Station

Apartamento Jarrillero is situated in Portugalete, less than 1 km from Vizcaya Bridge, 6.9 km from Bilbao Exhibition Centre, as well as 12 km from San Mamés Metro Station. The accommodation is 1.4 km from the Las Arenas Beach and features free Wi-Fithroughout the property.

Miguel de Cervantes, 10, 1º Izquierda, 48920 Portugalete, Spain

Pension Bellamar Portugalete
10 km. La Casilla Train Station

This property is 9 minutes walk from the beach. Located on the lively town of Portugalete, this guest house is 6 minutes’ walk from the Vizcaya Hanging Bridge and Bilbao’s Harbour. Bellamar offers rooms with heating and free internet access.

Number of rooms: 22

Ortuño de Alango, 31 Bajo, 48920 Portugalete, Spain

RIVER SUITE Apartment Portugalete
Free Wi-Fi Parking
9 km. La Casilla Train Station

If you want to feel like you’re at home no matter where you are, choose this — apartment «RIVER SUITE Apartment» is located in Portugalete. This apartment is located nearby from the city center.

Manuel Calvo Kalea, 20. Primero izq., Portugalete, 48920

Precioso Piso Portugalete Portugalete
Free Wi-Fi Parking
9 km. La Casilla Train Station

The best kind of vacation is when you come somewhere new and it feels like home: apartment «Apartment El Ojillo» is located in Portugalete. This apartment is located in the center of the city.

Gregorio Uzkiano 10-3ºizda, 48920 Portugalete, Spain, Portugalete, 48920