Ibaiondo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Plaza Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
Bilbao City Hall
Tour the interior and exterior of an architectural gem, an important government building that lies close to Bilbao's old town.
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.
Arriaga Theater
For your evening's entertainment while in the city reserve seats for a show or play at this spectacular 19th-century theater.
Plaza Miguel de Unamuno
Revel in the lively ambiance of this old town square and tour some of the notable buildings in and around it.
Santiago Cathedral
Wander through ancient chapels, admire centuries-old religious art and visit a Gothic cloister at this important Roman Catholic building.
Activities
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Ibaiondo Hotel Deals
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Clean room, amenities, location and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
El personal muy amable ,la limpieza y el desayuno muy completo...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
It is located on the Main Street of Bilbao across El Corte Ingles. The car park is a walk but we didn’t mind. The staff were very good and the rooms are excellent.we will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Petit Palace Arana
Great location in the old town. Nice, clean rooms
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Latroupe La Granja
Amazing place to stay in Bilbao! Great room, super helpful receptionists and affordable prices for everything. I'd stay here again if we visit Bilbao another time.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Room was very clean. All be it on the small size. Some of the staff were less than welcoming. The location of the hotel is great.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ibaiondo
Santutxu
When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ribera Market or Plaza Miguel de Unamuno and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Ametzola
While Ametzola isn't home to many top sights, Ensanche and Plaza Moyua are some notable places to visit nearby.
