Man Utd and Spurs fans face Europa League final nightmare with ONE-STAR hotels charging £800

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur fans already looking towards the logistics for this month's final in Bilbao have been shocked to see even one-star hotels charging more than £800 per night.

The giants play the first legs of their semi-finals on Thursday night with United facing Athletic Club, whose San Mames stadium will host the final, and Spurs taking on Norwegian underdogs Bodo/Glimt.

But those not worried about tempting fate and looking to cost up the trip for the decider on May 21 have been faced with nightmare prices as businesses look to cash in on what they hope is the arrival of two huge fanbases.

Among the more shocking elevated prices is the one-star Hotel Ria de Bilbao looking for £808 for a double room on the night of the match, while a series of three-star accommodations are currently being advertised for more than £1,000.

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The Hotel Ilunion Bilbao, a three-star hotel half a mile from the city centre, is offering a twin room for £2,451 while two single beds in its hotel near the stadium is currently listed at £3,064.

A one-bedroom apartment at the four-star Batimont Suites is £3,900 and even a stay at the Moon Hostel Bio starts at £664. Many properties are at least offering free cancellation should a fan's team fail to reach the final - while prices will plummet if neither of the Premier League sides advance.

Travel is also set to be a nightmare with no direct flights from London or Manchester on the day of the game that will get fans to the stadium in time - though historically clubs and travel agencies will offer chartered planes.

Instead the most affordable options listed on Skyscanner involve long layovers in other airports or flights to alternative cities in Spain with lengthy transfers required.

United appear to face the more sterner test with Athletic Club having the extra motivation of hosting their own final, while Bodo/Glimt arrive in north London for their first leg against Spurs without six players due to suspension and injury.

The second legs take place next Thursday, ensuring there will be a rush to complete bookings with less than a fortnight until the final.

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