Hotel Miro

Sat across the road from Frank Gehry’s emblematic Guggenheim Museum, and just metres from Bilbao’s Museum of Fine Art, the Hotel Miro is could not be better located for those seeking to explore the city’s resurgent heart.

Decorated by Barcelona fashion designer Antonio Miro, interiors modern, neutral and understated. There are 50 rooms including five suites.

Breakfasts are healthy, with a focus on natural, local products, and while there is no restaurant, there is a complimentary bar, the perfect spot for a drink before heading out into town for dinner.

As well as having Bilbao’s best galleries on its doorstep, the historic Old Quarter – Casco Viejo – is within walking distance, as is the city’s best shopping area. Back at the Miro, there are a range of treatments on offer at the wellness centre and a gym.