Pensión La Salve

“Basic but good”

This pension is nice! The room is comfortable but chilly at night, staff was friendly. A bit confusing to find the right way to get to the pension at first time but it’s ok when you realise that location is very good.

“Inexpensive and convenient”

We stayed two night at La Salve and found the room to be clean and the bathroom modern with a good shower. The breakfast is coffee or tea with small cakes. It will get you through a few hours before you find a more substantial meal. Bring earplugs as there will most likely be noise from the nearb... more

We stayed two night at La Salve and found the room to be clean and the bathroom modern with a good shower. The breakfast is coffee or tea with small cakes. It will get you through a few hours before you find a more substantial meal. Bring earplugs as there will most likely be noise from the nearby busy road. The wifi works best in the dining room. We chose the pension due to its proximity to the old town (casco viejo) and Guggenheim. We arrived by bus from the airport (a real bargain for under 2 euros). It drops you off, the 1st stop, a block past the Guggenheim. Walk back on the opposite side of the street from where you're dropped off, across the bridge, on the pedestrian sidewalk. The road will curve to the right. If there is no traffic, cross the street when you come to a set of stairs. Otherwise, take the stairs that lead you under the road to the opposite side. From there, you will see other stairs further down the road that go down several flights. Follow them all the way down. You will see the pension sign on the side of the bldg. almost at the foot of the steps. This may sound confusing but will make sense if you're walking and trying to figure out how to find this place. The pension also has some reserved spots in the secure parking garage of their bldg. for 10 euros/night. A GPS would be helpful if driving here from the airport.

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“Basic accommodation, ok for a night or two”

Positives: - short walk from airport bus stop and Guggenheim - friendly and helpful check in staff - pretty comfortable bed Negatives: - room smelled of cigarette smoke even though the rooms are non-smoking. We found evidence of cigarettes on the window ledge, likely from the last guest who igno... more

Positives: - short walk from airport bus stop and Guggenheim - friendly and helpful check in staff - pretty comfortable bed Negatives: - room smelled of cigarette smoke even though the rooms are non-smoking. We found evidence of cigarettes on the window ledge, likely from the last guest who ignored the rules - I sleep quite deeply but my partner was disturbed by noise and light from outside so didn’t sleep very well Overall it was fairly basic accommodation but suitable for the night. We booked very last minute so didn’t expect the most value but if we had more options we would likely have booked somewhere else, especially if we were staying longer than one night.

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“if you like mountaineering”

Yes, I'm afraid so.....if you like mountaineering La Salve is for you. how to get there..... From the Guggenheim museum you can take a lift up the bridge lift walk across bridge, through a lovely wee square (Mini cafe nice for breakfast) Then a very steep climb up steps and winding road. No lift... more

Yes, I'm afraid so.....if you like mountaineering La Salve is for you. how to get there..... From the Guggenheim museum you can take a lift up the bridge lift walk across bridge, through a lovely wee square (Mini cafe nice for breakfast) Then a very steep climb up steps and winding road. No lift so be prepared to walk up two flights to gifts floor. We managed it, for 4 days, my aunty in her 80s and me nearly 70 but It was no mean feat!! Very comfortable though basic room. I'd advise not trying the coffee machine as the drink is vile but you are welcomed to use the microwave and sit in their dinning room (no food available). staff very friendly but lacking in any basic tourist info.

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