Saltar al contenido principal
Puente Bizkaia al atardecer sobre la ría del Nervión, Portugalete
Portugalete · Bizkaia

Hostal Santa María

Central, steps from the Hanging Bridge

Our story

Central, quiet and next to the Hanging Bridge

We're at Salcedo Kalea, 1, right in the centre of Portugalete. Two minutes' walk from the Vizcaya Bridge (UNESCO) and close to the metro, the estuary and the seafront.

We're an official stop on the Camino del Norte. If you're walking with a backpack, ask us — we'll help with whatever you need for the next stage.

From €30/night Private or shared bathroom Metro Line 2 Camino del Norte stop
Puente Bizkaia, torre de hierro sobre la ría del Nervión en Portugalete
Plaza del casco histórico de Portugalete, gente paseando
Pintxos vascos, tradición gastronómica del País Vasco
Habitación individual cálida con luz natural, Hostal Santa María Portugalete
Rooms

Single Room

One single bed and a shared bathroom with the rest of the hostel. For one guest — short stays or pilgrims.

From €30 / night

Shared bathroom
Habitación doble luminosa con textiles cálidos, Hostal Santa María
Rooms

Double Room

For two: one double or two single beds. The bathroom is shared with other rooms.

From €45 / night

Shared bathroom
Habitación doble con baño privado, decoración cálida vasca
Rooms

Double Room with Private Bathroom

Same layout as the double, but with your own shower and WC — no trip down the corridor.

From €70 / night

Private bathroom
The Camino del Norte

Official stop on the Camino del Norte

Portugalete is a key milestone on the coastal route to Santiago. Crossing the Hanging Bridge marks the beginning of a new stage, and our hostel is the place to rest before continuing.

Luggage transport

Walk light. We work with official luggage transport services so your backpack will be waiting at your next destination. Ask us when you arrive.

Book as a pilgrim
Peregrino con mochila caminando por un campo en el Camino del Norte
«The bridge, the estuary and the old town — all nearby, easy to explore on foot.»
Portugalete

Your perfect starting point

Portugalete offers the best of both worlds: the tranquillity of a historic coastal town and an unbeatable connection to central Bilbao.

Steps from everything

2 minutes from the Hanging Bridge, next to the Town Hall and the estuary.

Waterfront promenade

Walk along the riverbank to Getxo or take the Vizcaya Bridge gondola.

Basque gastronomy

Pintxos in the old town, Portugalete market and cider houses just around the corner.

How to get here

By Metro

Line 2, stop "Portugalete". Just 15 minutes from Bilbao Abando. The station is steps away from the hostel.

From the Airport (BIO)

Bizkaibus to Bilbao Intermodal, then Metro Line 2. Total time approx. 45 min.

By Car

Enter "Salcedo Kalea, 1, Portugalete" in your GPS. Public car parks are nearby along the estuary.

Booking

Book your stay

Select your dates to check availability

April 2026