Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A waterfront promenade with a modern stadium, a bridge, and a river.
A modern building with a unique sculpture of a face made of flowers.
A spacious atrium with high ceilings, large glass windows, and a crowd of people.
A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and religious statues.
A historic cathedral with a large rose window and a tall bell tower.

Stay near popular Bilbao City Centre attractions

A modern architectural building with a unique, curved design.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

9.4/10 (2,255 reviews)
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
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Activities

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

NZ$50
per adult
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket
Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

NZ$140
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao: 1- or 2-Hour Sightseeing Boat Tour

1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete

NZ$30
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
Rioja wine tour: 2 wineries from Bilbao

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

NZ$180
per adult
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
Picture 12 for Activity Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

NZ$138
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
Bilbao: Paint on ceramics at the city's only ceramicafé

Bilbao: Paint on ceramics at the city's only ceramicafé

NZ$52
per adult
Bilbao: Paint on ceramics at the city's only ceramicafé
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Our pick of the best Bilbao City Centre Hotel Deals

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is NZ$432 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$432
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,017 reviews)
"Helpful concierge and staff all around. Well maintained and smoothly ran."

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is NZ$205 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
NZ$205
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,011 reviews)
"Really nice hotel. Everything was clean and working well. Tasty breakfast. I would recommend 👌"

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Latroupe La Granja

Latroupe La Granja

2 out of 5
Plaza Biribila 3 Bilbao Bizkaia
The price is NZ$285 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$285
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium ...
Latroupe La Granja
Hotel Melia Bilbao

Hotel Melia Bilbao

5 out of 5
Lehendakari Leizaola, 29 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is NZ$474 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$474
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"Great property with excellent location."

Reviewed on 29 July 2026

Hotel Melia Bilbao
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

4 out of 5
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is NZ$265 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$265
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Petit Palace Arana

Petit Palace Arana

3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is NZ$269 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
NZ$269
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Petit Palace Arana
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Our guide on where to stay in Bilbao City Centre

Find the best Bilbao City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A river with a bridge, a historic building with a clock tower, and modern architecture along the riverbank.

Bilbao Old Town

Museums, shopping and theatres highlight some notable features of Bilbao Old Town. Make a stop by Plaza Nueva or Arriaga Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Arriga Tram Stop or Casco Viejo Station to get around town.

A modern architectural building with a reflective surface and a unique design.

Abando

Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and beautiful river views are just a few top things to explore in Abando. A visit to Plaza Moyua or Ensanche might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.

A modern building with a cylindrical glass tower, surrounded by a park with benches and trees.
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Indautxu

While you're in Indautxu, take in top sights like Ensanche or Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.

A boat on a river with a bridge and buildings in the background.

San Francisco

You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.

A red building with a sign reading "Mairie" and a staircase leading up to it.

Casco Viejo

Museums, theatres and historical sites highlight some notable features of Casco Viejo. Make a stop by Plaza Nueva or Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casco Viejo Station or Arriga Tram Stop to get around town.

Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

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