How Man Utd and Spurs fans can avoid paying £1,000 a night on hotel for Europa League final in Bilbao including glamping
MANCHESTER UNITED and Tottenham fans are scouring for accommodation in Bilbao with both sides seemingly destined for the Europa League final.
It’s set to be an all-English affair in Spain later this month after the Premier League duo took control of their respective semi-finals.
Spurs beat Bodo/Glimt 3-1 in the first leg at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
While United thrashed Athletic Club 3-0 away from home.
And the Red Devils seem certain to return to the Estadio de San Mames in Bilbao for the final on May 21.
The showdown between Spurs and United has more than just a trophy at stake, with the winner also booking their spot in next season’s lucrative Champions League.
And fans on both sides know how much of a game-changer that could be, with tens of thousands now looking to snap up accommodation for the big night.
However, it will cost an arm and a leg to stay in Bilbao that evening.
Hotel prices have soared, with the price of one person in a single room for the night costing a mind-boggling £1,000.
But thankfully, there are cheaper alternatives for those hoping to witness the match in person.
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They definitely do not include staying in an Air Bnb in Bilbao, with prices for a city centre flat costing a whopping £2,300.
Instead, supporters hoping to remain as near as possible could have better luck elsewhere.
BERMEO
Located 21 miles from Bilbao, Bermeo is a just a 35 minute drive for fans to reach their destination on game day.
And Air Bnb flats featuring three beds for one night range from £568 to £714.
But a single person travelling may instead fancy their chances in a hotel, with the average cost of one in Bermeo just £100.
SAN SEBASTIAN
Meanwhile, the city of San Sebastian is located 100km away from Bilbao to the east.
It would take around 70 minutes to reach the stadium on game day.
And a top-rated hotel for one person, staying one night, would cost about £300.
But there is a cheap-and-cheerful option for those on a shoestring, with hostels in San Sebastian only costing £34 for a bed in a shared complex.
SANTANDER
Moving west of Bilbao, the city of Santander offers promising prices too.
Located the exact same time and distance away as San Sebastian in the east, a top hotel there costs a bargain £68.
While a hostel is dirt cheap at just £22 for one night.
GLAMPING
Those fancying some outdoors action could also enjoy a spot of glamping.
Known as “glamorous camping”, it provides the feel of sleeping in the wild while also basking in the amenities of every-day life.
And one glamping site, located an hour away from Bilbao, has bungalows available for £50 per person, per night.
There is yet another option for those who leave it late for their tickets.
BIARRITZ
The town of Biarritz is located just over the border in neighbouring France.
It is a 1 hour 45 minute drive from Bilbao.
But Biarritz boasts plenty of top hotels, as well as peace and quiet from bustling bigger cities.
And a night there costs just £90 per person.
Cheaper options include glamping in a log cabin, with a six-person berth costing £580.
While for those looking to save big time, static caravans can be rented for just £150 — sleeping up to five people.