Patroc Bilbao Gay Guide 2025
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Accommodation Tips
Axel Hotel Bilbao
Hotel, gay-friendly. ****, from 60 €
A new branch of the Axel Hotels chain, located in Bilbao's historical quarter San Francisco, very close to the gay bars and clubs.
Modern air-conditioned rooms, wellness centre, fitness room and a big roof terrace with pool and bar.
Modern air-conditioned rooms, wellness centre, fitness room and a big roof terrace with pool and bar.
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Mesedeetako Kaia 3 (Muelle de la Merced)
Bilbao 48003
Bilbao 48003
Basque Boutique
Guesthouse. **, from 50 €
Individually decorated rooms, inspired by Basque culture.
Located in the historical center of Bilbao, very close to most of the gay and LGBT-friendly bars and clubs and surrounded by many restaurants and Pintxo bars.
Located in the historical center of Bilbao, very close to most of the gay and LGBT-friendly bars and clubs and surrounded by many restaurants and Pintxo bars.
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Dorre Kalea 2 (Calle de la Torre)
Bilbao 48005
Bilbao 48005
Metro: Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Hotel. ****, from 80 €
Uber-modern design hotel in the Old Town of Bilbao.
English, German, Spanish and Basque speaking staff at the front desk.
English, German, Spanish and Basque speaking staff at the front desk.
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Erribera Kalea 13 (Calle de la Ribera)
Bilbao 48005
Bilbao 48005
Metro: Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo
Bars & Pubs
Bizitza
LGBTQ-friendly cafe-bar with small street terrace in one of the old town alleys.
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Dorre Kalea 1 (Calle de la Torre)
Bilbao 48005
Bilbao 48005
Metro: Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo
Manolita La Primera
Friday, Saturday 20:00 – 03:00
LGBT-friendly music and dance bar in the Old Town of Bilbao.
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Barrenkale Kalea 4
Bilbao 48005
Bilbao 48005
Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo
Modesto
LGBT friendly music bar with small dancefloor and street terrace.
Mixed clientele.
Mixed clientele.
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Barrenkale Kalea 14
Bilbao 48005
Bilbao 48005
Metro: Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo
Paquita la de Barrenka
Spacious LGBTQ-oriented music and dance bar.
Can get very crowded at night at the weekend.
Can get very crowded at night at the weekend.
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Barrenkale Kalea 11
Bilbao 48005
Bilbao 48005
Metro: Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo
Pavoneo
Small, bears-friendly gay music bar in der Barrenkale street.
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Barrenkale Kalea 13
Bilbao 48005
Bilbao 48005
Metro: Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo
Pepe por Dios
LGBT friendly music bar in Bilbao's Old Town.
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Barrenkale Kalea 19
Bilbao 48005
Bilbao 48005
Metro: Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo
+34 661 77 31 00 (mobile)
Pub Key
Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 03:00/04:00
Drag show bar in the Uribarri quarter of Bilbao.
Mixed clientele.
Minimum consumption: ≈ 6 €
Mixed clientele.
Minimum consumption: ≈ 6 €
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Kristo Kalea 13 (Calle del Cristo)
Bilbao 48007
Bilbao 48007
+34 669 00 73 96 (mobile)
Clubs & Parties
Balcón de la Lola
Friday, Saturday 24:00 – 06:00
Small dance club for LGTBIQs and friends. Friday night usually House and Techno, Saturday Pop and charts. Rather young crowd.
Note: The entrance is located directly in the street (opposite house number 13)– not up on the railway premises, as indicated by some map services.
Admission: 10-20 €, incl. 1-2 drinks
Note: The entrance is located directly in the street (opposite house number 13)
Admission: 10-20 €, incl. 1-2 drinks
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Bailén Kalea 10 (Calle de Bailén)
Bilbao 48003
Bilbao 48003
Badulake
LGBTQ-oriented disco bar with small stage for shows.
Music: Commercial and Spanish Pop.
Mixed ages.
Admission: ≈ 10 €, incl. 1 drink
Music: Commercial and Spanish Pop.
Mixed ages.
Admission: ≈ 10 €, incl. 1 drink
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Hernani Kalea 10 (Calle Hernani)
Bilbao 48003
Bilbao 48003
Manolita La Primera
Friday, Saturday 20:00 – 03:00
LGBT-friendly music and dance bar in the Old Town of Bilbao.
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Barrenkale Kalea 4
Bilbao 48005
Bilbao 48005
Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo
Paquita la de Barrenka
Spacious LGBTQ-oriented music and dance bar.
Can get very crowded at night at the weekend.
Can get very crowded at night at the weekend.
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Barrenkale Kalea 11
Bilbao 48005
Bilbao 48005
Metro: Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo
Saunas
Sauna Ego
Gay sauna in the basement ("Planta -1") of the long building block ›Centro Comercial Zabalburu‹.
Quite busy on Sunday afternoons. Mixed ages.
Admission: 20 €
Quite busy on Sunday afternoons. Mixed ages.
Admission: 20 €
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Nicolás Alcorta Kalea 3 (Calle Nicolás Alcorta)
Bilbao 48003
Bilbao 48003
Sauna Element
Gay sauna with bar, whirlpool and cabins.
Mainly mature clientele.
Admission: 17-20 €
Mainly mature clientele.
Admission: 17-20 €
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Costa Kalea 8-10 (Calle Costa)
Bilbao 48010
Bilbao 48010