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Boat surfing the estuary of Bilbao.
Boat surfing the estuary of Bilbao.
(San Frantzisko) View of the Ría del Nervión O de Bilbao.
Lovely small chilled out bar for  a decent beer.

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 Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

4 out of 5
Mesedeetako Kaia 3 Bilbao
The price is NZ$116 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
NZ$116
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames ...
9/10 Wonderful! (272 reviews)
El hotel muy bueno su personal excelente, muy cerca del casco viejo y de las principals attractions, muy recommended para pasar Unas magnificas vacaciones

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero

Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero

2 out of 5
C/ de las Cortes, 38 Bilbao Vizcaya
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao ...
7.4/10 Good! (317 reviews)
Resi staffs were friendly and helpful Breakfast was very tasted The room had all needs for a traveller I would stay this residence if I visit Bilbao again

Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025

Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero
Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao La Vieja

Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao La Vieja

3 out of 5
Vitoria-Gasteiz Kalea 7 Bilbao Bilbao
Stay at this apartment in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an airport shuttle (surcharge) and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao ...
7.4/10 Good! (28 reviews)
The apartment is very good, nearby the city center, check in and check out are easy

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao La Vieja
Next to the old town

Next to the old town

Bilbo Bizkaia
The price is NZ$444 per night from 13 Feb to 14 Feb
NZ$444
13 Feb - 14 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this apartment in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (32 reviews)
It would have helped to know the flat number before arrival so that we weren't waiting outside. Apart from that it was excellent.

Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025

Next to the old town
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 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
Just what we wanted. Perfect location. Really helpful staff. Lovely artwork everywhere. Best breakfast I’ve had in Europe gir à long time.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Barceló Bilbao Nervión

Barceló Bilbao Nervión

4 out of 5
Paseo Campo Volantin 11 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is NZ$185 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$185
22 Feb - 23 Feb
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 property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Spatious room

Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Barceló Bilbao Nervión
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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 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.

Bilbao Old Town
Bilbao

Bilbao la Vieja

While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.

Bilbao la Vieja
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Zabala

While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Zabala
Bilbao

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.

Casco Viejo
San Mames Stadium which includes modern architecture and a river or creek

Bilbao City Centre

4/5(2 area reviews)

Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.

Bilbao City Centre
English style houses in Irala neighborhood, Bilbao, Spain

Iralabarri

Though Iralabarri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bizkaia Frontoia and Bilborock.

Iralabarri


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