Zabala Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
San Mames Stadium
Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.
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.
Ribera Market
Bring your shopping bags for three floors of market stalls at this centuries-old fresh produce market in the city’s historical quarter.
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.
Activities
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bizkaia Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika from Bilbao
Our pick of the best Zabala Hotel Deals
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Super friendly staff, clean and great meal at the rooftop.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
The staff was incredibly helpful and kind. They were able to accommodate my needs and I felt safe and comfortable staying there.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Extremely nice and helpful staff. The hotel is furnished to a great standard, the bed were very comfortable and the buffet breakfast was excellent
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Nice hotel, helpful staff. Liked free lemon/orange water in lobby. Rooms tight.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
Excellent room and amenities and friendly staff. Breakfast was fantastic
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
The hotel is in an excellent location - on the edge of old town, while still having access to car/taxi service right outside the door. The hotel lobby and room are decorated nicely with a modern, cool aesthetic. Unfortunately, the lower section of the shower needs better maintenance as the grout ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Zabala
Iralabarri
Though Iralabarri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gran Casino Bilbao and Ensanche.
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.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
Ametzola
While Ametzola isn't home to many top sights, Ensanche and Plaza Moyua are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Bilbao City Centre
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.
