.... C/Amistad, 2 48001 Bilbao Spain. Tel. (34) 94 423 0134 Fax (34) 94 423 0133. Founded in 1920 and totally renovated in March 2002, the hotel provides full comfort at a reasonable price. Located at the very heart of the city's commercial, financial and business area, the hotel is an ideal starting point for short walks to many of Bilbao's most interesting sites. Surrounded by museums, bars, restaurants, shops, party rooms, cinemas and theaters, Begoa is a good choice if you are visiting Bilbao for business reasons or just for leisure. At our reception desk you will always find someone willing to help you: we do care for our guests. Car rental facilities. Internet and fax service, laundry and dry cleaning service upon request. Pets are welcome in our hotel, you are only asked to take care of them.

Bilbao is well-known for its business but it is a first class sports and leisure center as well. Planning a weekend or short holidays will be easy if you consider our suggestions. Are you keen on scuba diving? You will only need to show us your license (PADI, SSI, ACUC, etc) and our friends in Nervin Sub will assist you with the equipment. You will discover the beauty and feel the thrill of the Bay of Biscay on a 7.30 m and 225 HP boat, equipped for scuba diving. ht.://www.nervionsub.com. Horse-riding: exciting rides across the mountains of Biscay and Alava. Would you feel like galloping on the beach? If you are fond of sailing, we suggest quiet trips on a sailing ship in the Abra, or to the ports of Laredo, Castro, Zumaia. The skipper will teach you how to steer the boat. Water scooters are also available, and if you feel strong enough, you can sail up the river Nervin to the Guggenheim museum into a canoe. Waves and wind are granted... welcome to surfing in all its varieties. Guided excursions across the mountains will allow you to enjoy the stunning beauty of our nature. Roman churches, scattered on hills and villages, convert these routes into something unique. We can;t forget Basque cuisine of course! You can find the best restaurants not far from our hotel, but we recommend you a guided tourround the bars of pintxosin the old part of the town. You won't forget it! Incredibly assorted counter bars of exquisite tapas to spend the evening out with your friends or partner in a friendly and warm atmosphere. You won't be able to have dinner after it! If you consider any of our suggestions attractive, we will take care of everything, advising you if requested and taking over the booking of enterprises in charge of these activities, without any extra cost. You will pay directly the supplier.

to the financial and leisure center of our town. 3 minute walk to Abando railway station. 3 minute walk to Abando underground station. 4 minute walk to the Town Hall. 4 minute walk to the Old Part of the town (Historical District and a huge shopping and leisure center). 3 minute walk to the Arriaga Theater. 1 minute walk to Bilbao Grand Casino. 5 minute walk to the underground journey to the bus station. Taxi stop at 100 meters. A new service of urban tramway due in December will stop next to our hotel. All the banks; central offices are between 3 and 6 minute walk. Large department stores and boutiques (Corte Ingls, Zara, Mango): 4 minute walk. Guggenheim Bilbao: 15 minute walk. A superb new alley on the left bank of the river will take you to the entrance door of the museum, reachable by tramway as well. Congress and Music Euskalduna Palace: along Gran Via Street, reconverted into a pedestrian precinct, and after 15 minute walk, you will come to one of the most modern European auditoriums. Click on the map to enlarge it

Do you want to make your visit coincide with a fair or an art exhibition? On this web page you will find all the links to contact direct the web pages of the main business, culture and leisure centers. Guggenheim Bilbao: The exhibition program available on: http://www.guggenheim-bilbao.es. Museo de Bellas Artes: Art Museum: A permanent collection up to the best art galleries. http://museobilbao.com. Congress and Music Euskalduna Palace: Concert and opera season. International conventions. Tel: (+34) 944 035 000. Arriaga Theater: A theater run by the Town Council with an impressing variety of plays and concerts. Tel: (+34) 944 163 533 http://www.teatroarriaga.com. Bilbao Town Hall: From the town web page you will obtain any kind of information on every aspect of the city. http://www.bilbao.net. Exhibition Fair: Years of exhibitions guarantee this symbolic pavilion. Your place of work and business. http://www.feriant-bilbao.es

7% VAT not included Additional cost for rooms with extra bed: 7 + VAT. *Low Season Months: January, December *Mid Season Months: February, March, April, May, October *High Season Months: June, July, August, September Other High Season Dates B.E.C. (March, 5th to March, 10th ) Easter week: (March 4th, 5th, 6th and 7th) October 12th November 1st December 6th. In the lower part of our web page select your date of arrival and the number of nights of your stay to book at the best prices with our real-time reservation system. Notes: Reservations are guaranteed until 6 pm the day of arrival. If you are going to check in after 6 pm, please notify us of this in the Comments section when you make your reservation.

Cosy and comfortable bedrooms. Spacious mini suites. Fully equipped bathrooms. Room equipped for the handicapped.