Tayko Hotels
Hotel Anthology
The narrative of each city, crafted into a hotel
Just as painting, architecture, or writing tell a story, every city holds its own. At Tayko, we turn the hotel industry into our creative channel to narrate and live the truth of each destination.
Through our hotel anthology, we offer a profound way to experience the world. We create unique experiences rooted in the legacy of each building, inhabiting its history and expressing it through design, gastronomy, and a curated cultural program.
We seek to satisfy the intellectual, personal, and social curiosity of our guests. We transform their stay into a natural extension of the city and local life; a place where one ceases to be a spectator and becomes a participant in its story.
Unique architecture and interior design
The unique architecture and interior design of our spaces are the key to conveying the essence of the cities that welcome us. Restored buildings, built in the 1920s and with a strong character, have been the scene of great stories over the years. Stories that live on behind their walls, and that invite our guests to live an unparalleled experience through a sophisticated yet casual design proposal, always offering the utmost comfort.
Gastronomy Gastronomy
At Tayko, dining is another way of telling the city’s story. Gastronomy runs through each of our hotels like a common thread. It is the place where travellers and locals sit down at the same table, and where local produce really comes into its own.
In Bilbao, this approach bears the hallmark of Martín Berasategui. Ola Martín Berasategui, which has one Michelin star and a Repsol Sun, is run by chef Raúl Cabrera and brings Basque cuisine to the world of haute cuisine.
Craftsmanship and Sustainability
Every city has its own traditional crafts, and we like to make room for them within the hotel. That’s why, whenever we can, we work closely with local suppliers and craftspeople: people who know the wood, clay or iron of their region like the back of their hand.
It’s much the same with buildings. Before adding anything, we listen to what was already there. What holds memories stays, and remains in plain sight. Because a hotel can also be just that: a way of continuing to resemble its city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tayko Hotels and how many hotels does it have?
Tayko Hotels are 4-star boutique hotels housed in restored historic buildings, offering signature dining experiences: at Tayko Bilbao, the chef is Ola Martín Berasategui, who holds one Michelin star and a ‘Sol’ from the Repsol Guide. You can find out more about them all in the Hotels section of this website.
Why is it called Tayko Hotels?
The name Tayko comes from taikonaut and it pays tribute to the astronaut who for years dominated the collective imagination of the former Almacenes Zubicaray, the shop that occupied the ground floor of the building in Bilbao and which several generations of Bilbao residents remember. We felt it was only right that the company should give the hotel its name, rather than the other way round.
Is Tayko Hotels a hotel chain?
Tayko Hotels is not your typical chain: each hotel is independent and has its own character, set in a historic building in its city. What they share is the same approach to hospitality and gastronomy.
What is Tayko Members and how do I become a member?
Tayko Members is Tayko Hotels’ loyalty programme, and registration is free. Members receive a 10% discount on bookings made directly on taykohotels.com or at our hotels, as well as exclusive offers and access to a private area where they can view and manage their bookings. You can sign up using the form on the website or ask at reception during your stay: you simply need to be aged 18 or over and have your own email address. The discount applies only to direct bookings and cannot be combined with other offers.
What are the benefits of being a Tayko Member?
Tayko Members enjoy a 10% discount on direct bookings, access to exclusive offers and free late check-out subject to availability – a service that costs €10 per hour for other guests. Registration is free and can be completed via the form on the website or at reception.