Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bilbao City Centre
Popular places to visit
San Mames Stadium
Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
Plaza Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
Plaza Moyua
Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.
Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall
Attend a conference, concert or dramatic performance, go on a guided tour and browse an eclectic collection of art at this riverside venue.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Spend hours wandering through the exhibition halls of this grand institution that is filled with works of art that span several hundred years.
Activities
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
The Authentic Bilbao Pintxos, Food & Wine Tour with a Local
Our pick of the best Bilbao City Centre Hotel Deals
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Great location. Great staff. Beautiful hotel.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Such a clean, perfectly-located establishment! We wish we could’ve stayed there longer. Front desk was friendly and helpful, and the rooms have all the modern amenities you could need. Bed was the comfiest we’ve encountered on our three-week trip. I definitely recommend this spot!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hotel Miro
Great hotel, location and staff amazing. Would recommend
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
Great location, room was spacious and staff gave great recommendations
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Location was very central to most bars and restaurants. You can have a leisure walk to the old town from the hotel as well. Hotel was clean. And room fairly spacious.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
The room was very nice. However the doors are not soft close so it was very loud at times & echoing. It would have been nice to have coffee & tea available in the room The staff were neutral - not very friendly
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao City Centre
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.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay.
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.
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.
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Bilborock or Ensanche.
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.
