Axel Hotel Bilbao: The city’s first LGBTQ+ hotel launches – and it’s stunning

Axel Hotel Bilbao (Image: Provided)

The gay travel boom continues – and now Bilbao is getting in on the action. Axel Hotels has officially opened its first property in the Basque city, bringing its distinctive LGBTQIA+ energy to a stunning riverside location in Bilbao’s historic centre.

With the bold tagline “Te vamos a poner mirando a la ría” (“Let’s do it by the river”), the Axel Hotel Bilbao threw an opening party to remember, featuring four hours of entertainment, live performances, and queer art. Local legends La Otxoa, Las Fellini, and Asier Etxeandía were all honoured on the night, with three suites named after them to celebrate their contributions to Bilbao’s LGBTQIA+ scene.

Axel Hotel Bilbao’s launch party (Image: Provided)

The Bilbao launch follows the success of Axel’s San Sebastian

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