Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

San Mames Stadium which includes modern architecture and a river or creek
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao featuring modern architecture, street scenes and a sunset
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes modern architecture as well as a large group of people
Santiago Cathedral which includes heritage elements, interior views and a church or cathedral
Santiago Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Bilbao City Centre Hotel Deals

Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao

Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao

4 out of 5
Plaza Bombero Etxaniz S/n, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$214 per night from 31 July to 1 Aug
NZ$214
31 July - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (985 reviews)
"Everything was excellent"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"What a beautiful hotel in Bilbao. The staff is so helpful and kind, definitely a great place to stay!!"

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

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$225 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$225
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Well situated and the room set up is very good. We really like it."

Reviewed on 9 Jul. 2025

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Areatza Kalea 4, Bilbao
The price is NZ$218 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$218
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (945 reviews)
"This hotel is in a great location. The hop on hop off bus stop is right across the street so we didn't need to go far to pick that up. There is a restaurant next door that was great. It's also walkable to other sites. I would recommend."

Reviewed on 16 Jul. 2025

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection

Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection

4 out of 5
Ercilla 37, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is NZ$271 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$271
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (839 reviews)
"Great quality hotel. Fantastoc roof terrace."

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

4 out of 5
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is NZ$211 per night from 30 July to 31 July
NZ$211
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and spacious rooms. Great breakfast. Great location!"

Reviewed on 11 Jul. 2025

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
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Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao City Centre

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao featuring modern architecture, street scenes and a sunset

Abando

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

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.

Abando
Bilbao City Hall which includes modern architecture

Castaños

While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao City Hall.

Castaños
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes modern architecture, a river or creek and a sunset

Art District

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Art District. Top attractions like Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Abandoibarra Tram Stop or Guggenheim Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Art District
Plaza Moyua showing a fountain, a garden and flowers

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.

Indautxu
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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.

San Francisco
Ribera Market showing interior views, food and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

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

Bilbao Old Town

Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

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