Basque country is not just a northern autonomous territory in Spain with its own parliament. It’s certainly more than that. It’s a community with numerous diverse places to see and visit, unique, eclectic cuisine and lots of cultural elements that make this part of Spain so special. There are several wonderful cities and towns to visit once here. One of them is the popular Bilbao, famous for its car-free charming Old Town and its notable landmarks, as well as its beautiful green surroundings.
There are also picturesque coastal resorts and numerous fishing villages with lovely relaxing beaches that will captivate you, instantly. Below we have gathered the best Airbnb vacation rentals in Basque Country, Spain, so have a look and choose today your next holiday rental!
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) Superhost status, recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and amenities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 07, 2024.
1. Cozy, private room in the heart of Bilbao (from USD 31)
Located in Casco Viejo, the very center of Bilbao, this private room is suitable for solo or business travelers, as well as couples. The cozy room comes with a double bed, bed and bath essentials, and Wi-Fi, while breakfast is also provided. Guests are welcome to use the fully-equipped kitchen, while the bathroom is shared with the family that stays there. The location is magnificent, however, due to the steep hill and the fourth floor of the apartment (without an elevator), it is not ideal for people with decreased mobility.
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there was no ac but there was a ceiling fan that got the job donethe apt was filled with beautiful paintingsnice view from the bathroom i highly recommend this roomroom was very nice as described and shown on the picturesgot many nice local tips from her and the room is laden with flyers for more inspirationCleanliness:
the flat although old is very clean and not loudthe room was big and nice everything was clean lots of local information can be found because of leafletsthe room is clean and comfy and in a great locationgood value clean place helpful tipsthe room is clean and very quiet though it's only 5 minutes form the old town of bilbaoHost:
dagmara has been a very nice hostdagmara was an excellent hostdagmara helana is very kind open and a good hostdagmara was very helpfullovely convenient area lovely host and lovely houseRead more reviewsLocation:
ideal location for surethe location is great not far from airport and train and walking distance to casco viejo and centrothe location is in casco viejo right in the middle of cute stores and restaurantsvery nice place with an outstanding location in the casco viejo near the bars an the pintxosperfect location for exploring the city on foot
2. Modern, spacious apartment in San Sebastian (from USD 156)
You will find this absolutely gorgeous apartment in the very heart of San Sebastian, right next to everything. The freshly renovated flat is all at your disposal and can accommodate up to six guests, including families, of course. It features three modern bedrooms, a fine bathroom, and a spacious living room with a kitchen, while Wi-Fi, a TV, and washer are also provided. The property stands very close to points of interest, such as the San Telmo Museum, the aquarium and also the beach.
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very comfortable apartment with plenty of furniture well equipped kitchen including coffee machine and washing machinewe had a wonderful stay at santiago's apartmentcomfortable for our family of 4another great stay at santiago's great apartmentthis place was beautiful and so comfortableCleanliness:
very clean and quietapartment is clean and well-servicedthe apartment was clean and tidythe house was very clean and comfortablesuper clean- the space was beautiful and cleanHost:
he was the perfect hostexcellent place & host santi has been very helpful throughout our staythank you so much for your kind hospitalitysantiago is an amazing hostsantiago was a great hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was excellentperfect location for your visitexcellent location and great valuegreat location in the middle of everything and near some of the best pintxos barslocation location location this apartment is ideally located in the heart of san sebastián
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3. Fully-equipped flat with sea views (from USD 176)
This modern and clean apartment is situated in the center of San Sebastian and can comfortably sleep up to four guests, making it also ideal for families. The flat features a top-floor double bedroom with direct access to the large terrace, a bedroom with two single beds, a fully functional kitchen, and a stylish living room with sea views.
From the terrace, you can enjoy nice views of Zurriola Beach or you walk around the fashionable neighborhood of Gros. A parking spot, Wi-Fi, an elevator, and family features are included.
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beautiful beach view apartmentgreat view from the apartmentthe view from the apt is just lovely and the terrace is greatthe apartment was in a fantastic location (with great views from the balcony) and was very comfortableamazing view great balcony very good location charming apartment and mikel was a very prompt helpful and gracious hostCleanliness:
clean good sized rooms and has kitchen facilitiesnice guy clean and spacious appartment parking in the buildingthe apartment was beautiful and clean and had a great balconythis is a great flat clean central with a great terracethe apartment was spotlessly clean well equipped and had fast and reliable wifiHost:
host is very helpfulgreat hospitality and a wonderful host - we will return somedayhe was a super hosthost was very helpful at checkin and recommendationsthis apartment and host are wonderfulRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is idealgreat location near old towneasy walk to old townbeautiful apartment in an amazing locationthe location is amazing in the gros area
4. Beautiful, two-bedroom apartment (from USD 111)
Situated in a quiet area of Bilbao, this modern apartment is at your disposal and can sleep up to four guests. The newly refurbished flat comes with two comfy bedrooms, a living room with a sofa bed, a tastefully decorated kitchen and a modern bathroom. Among the plentiful amenities are Wi-Fi, a washer/dryer, TV, heating, working space, family features, including dinnerware, toys, and window guards, an elevator, and also a parking spot in the nearby garage. It’s an easy walk to Bilbao city center.
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great tv channel selectionwe had a wonderful experience with josune and her apartmentthe apartment is lovely and has everything you need - comfortable beds hot shower lovely sofa and kitchenwe had a memorable and amazing stay at josune’s apartmentthe apartment was very clean with all basic amenities we neededCleanliness:
clean and friendly neighborhoodcommunication and check in very straight forward and friendly and the flat was very clean and comfortablethe flat was clean and it had everything that what was advertisedthis was a very clean spacious and stylish apartmentthe apartment was very clean and very niceHost:
the host was very helpfulalso very nice host josunejosune and cesar were fantastic hostshost is very friendly and helpfulthe hosts were very helpful and friendlyRead more reviewsLocation:
it's a great apartment situated in a ideal location to explore the citythe location is good as we could walk everywherewe wish we could have stayed longer good location and wonderful to have parkinggreat location super house recomended 100%josune's apartment is perfectly located - 15 minutes walk from the city centre with local shops very close
5. Fully-renovated, modern studio (from USD 64)
If you want to explore the magnificent old medieval town of Vitoria without hassle, then this is the right place for you. In this lovely neighborhood, you will find countless shops, restaurants with typical Basque delicacies, famous pintxo bars, and great attractions, while the train station is a short 10-minute walk away. Highlights of the studio include in-floor heating with energy from renewable sources, a lovely view from the balcony, and breakfast. Family features make the place also suitable for small families.
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the bed is plush- good mattress and bedding; we had a great restyolanda also provides some nice additional touches such as basic breakfast staples - milk juice coffee and granolathe apartment was perfect - just as described and pictured with the additon of ambience and security5 stars niall ps the baked muffins and breakfast cereal & coffee were greatly appreciated a real treata lovely kitchen with additional condiments and foodstuffs in the fridge to get you goingCleanliness:
everything is clean and organizedeverything is really clean and convenienteverything was super cleanneedles to mention it was spotlessly cleanit’s clean quiet and has everything you needHost:
yolanda was so helpful throughoutshe is an excellent hostyolanda is very friendly and always ready to helpyolanda’s a great host very welcoming and helpfulyolanda was the best host i have ever hadRead more reviewsLocation:
great location for walking around vitoria: shopping eating visiting historic sites train station—all in walking distancethis studio is an ideal location for a city break in vitoria-gasteizgreat location and smart comfortable city padthe location is so central and yolanda gave us brilliant tips and informationthe location is great - very convenient and close to all main places of interets
6. Quiet room in a great apartment (from USD 60)
This wonderful apartment has two private rooms on offer that are both very beautifully decorated, each one with its very own character. Guests of the flat will be provided a simple but lovely breakfast and they will have access to the colorful living room, from where they can step out to the balcony to admire the sea views. Two guests with the maximum of a young kid may sleep in each of the rooms, while there is free parking on the premises. It will take you about five minutes on foot to reach the beach and another 20-25 to visit the Old Town.
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breakfasts on her balcony were wonderfulyou get to have a lovely breakfast in her balcony with great viewthe breakfasts on the balcony are pretty specialand a delicious healthy breakfast on the balcony with uplifting sea viewscolumba also provides breakfast each morning on her balcony which has a beautiful view over san sebastianCleanliness:
very clean and great decorationthe room is clean and the bed very comfortablethe rooms are clean and tastefulthe room was clean and stylishthe place was sparkling clean sharing the bathroomHost:
a lovely host :) doireann & robbiecolumba was a great hostcolumba was a wonderful hostcolumba is the host everyone dreams ofshe was kind and very caringRead more reviewsLocation:
the location is excellent with easy bus links or an easy but spectacular walknice apartment in a perfect location just a few minutes walk to the beachthe apartment is in a great location with everything you need close byquiet but close to a locals neighbourhood with good value restaurantsgreat location and a great place to stay
7. Modern, large apartment (from USD 85)
A very modern house with numerous amenities in the city of Bilbao is ready to welcome its guests. The apartment is big enough to host up to six guests and features one spacious double bedroom with a cozy study area, an elegant full-size kitchen with a unique coffee maker, and a bright living room with space to accommodate people. Wi-Fi, a washer, TV, free parking, and an elevator are some of the amenities provided here. Within 10 minutes on foot, you can reach the Old Town.
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great apartment with excellent amenitiesnice spacious apartment with great amenitiestouristic recommendations are available in the flat (nice touch ) wifi works perfectlyit is such a wonderful apartment spacious with all the trimmings including an amazing coffee machinespacious good heating system and comfortableCleanliness:
it was spotlessly clean and beautiful insidemodern clean and convenientreally stylish and clean apartmentthe apartment was great clean and modernvery stylish apartment clean & spaciousHost:
serafín was so kind and accommodatingserafín was very kind and very helpfulserafín was a great host and i highly recommend this apartmentthank you very much we highly recommend this host to allserafin was a gracious and helpful hostRead more reviewsLocation:
location is nice and quietgreat stylish place 15min walking distance to the downtownwhile the apartment is located outside the city center the #30 bus runs close by and pretty oftennice apartment located in a quiet neighborhood close to the old centre of bilbao (10 min walk)brilliant apartment in a fantastic location
8. Lovely apartment near the center
Right in the heart of Bilbao and just a five-minute walk to Casco Viejo, this delightful apartment is all yours and is ideal for couples or solo travelers and even families. There is a comfy bedroom with king-size bed and a balcony, a quirky kitchen with all necessary utensils, and a cozy living room. Amenities provided here include Wi-Fi, a TV, heating, family features, a washer/dryer, and also breakfast, while there is paid parking on the premises. The tram, metro, and bus are within easy reach.
Bilbao, Euskadi, SpainTop guest reviews
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charming apartment with all needed amenitiesnice bathroom with a good washer/ dryervery clean nice amenities enjoyed the full kitchen equipped with cooking suppliesnorth americans will love the shower we loved the electric juicer and the fridge full of orangesfernando’s place is a warm and cosy apartment with a well stocked kitchen and great amenitiesCleanliness:
cozy clean and quiettastefully decorated and clean apartmentthe place was clean and fully equippedthe place was clean spacious and silentthe place was really cleanHost:
fernando was an awesome hostfernando is an amazing hostthe host greeted us personally and made us feel very welcomehosts were great and made us feel very welcomefernando is an excellent hostRead more reviewsLocation:
the location was central within easy walking distance of all the attractionscool and quite location near old citya very nice place situated within an interesting neighbourhood in bilbaothe location is great and easy to walk to the old town and museumsgreat apartment within easy walking distance of the old town and the major tourist sites
9. Centrally-located apartment with fine views
This incredible apartment is located in Donostia, steps away from the city center and only five minutes from Zurriola Beach. It can easily fit up to four guests and features one bright double bedroom that opens up to a cute balcony with gorgeous views of the city and the channel, a cozy living room with a comfy double sofa bed and a well-equipped kitchen.
You can reach the center after crossing the bridge, while a number of shops, bars, and restaurants are within walking distance in this rather trendy neighborhood.
Donostia, Guipúzcoa, SpainTop guest reviews
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spacious apartment with balcony with nice view to the rivercomfortable chairs and a great viewa fantastic view good wifi and a great locationthe apartment was nice with an amazing viewit had a wonderful view kitchen was large living room great spaceCleanliness:
a very clean and comfortable apartmentplace was also clean and tidyapartment is clean and has everything you needthe apartment was perfectly clean and very well decoratedbest location clean and very tidy luar's quick responses and communication was outstandingHost:
the host was most helpful who responded promptly to all requestsluar was a great hostluar was a great hostwe loved this apartment so much the host was amazingluar is a great host she responded to all questions promptly and gave detailed check in instructionsRead more reviewsLocation:
beautiful apartment situated in a perfect locationi really liked location of this apartmentgreat location - 10minute walk to old town and the main bus terminalgreat apartment very central locationamazing place in an awesome location
10. Charming, self-contained cabin
This lovely cabin is located on the slopes of Mount Jaizkibel, in Hondarribia, and stands 2 km (1.2 miles) from the city center. It is ideal for couples or families with two small children and boasts a comfy double sofa, a double bed in the loft, a kitchenette with electric plates, fridge, and microwave, as well as a bathroom. There is also a patio, where guests can enjoy the barbeque facilities, while parking is also available. Since it is located in a rural area, the place is perfect to rest and enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Hondarribia, Euskadi, SpainTop guest reviews
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everything was extremely clean and the space heater was perfect for the small cabinCleanliness:
the cabin would also have benefitted from a thorough clean - in particular in the bathroomHost:
ihintza was a fantastic hostthe hosts were wonderful and helpfulthe owners are very friendlythe hosts were kind and helpful and left us to ourselves after a nice chatand they were great hostsRead more reviewsLocation:
nice location to stay very lovely placewe were kindly met at a location near the airport which made things easy for uspretty far to walk into town but we enjoyed itit's about a 20 minute walk down hill into the town and it's fairly easy to findwe got picked us up with the families green vw bus and guided up to this relaxing location
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Are you confused about the number of places to visit and things to do in Basque Country? You are right, but you just have to decide if you’d rather enjoy an idyllic beach, upscale shopping, famous notable museums, or even hiking, and then problem solved! We wish you a good time there!
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