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.
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.
Bilbao City Hall
Tour the interior and exterior of an architectural gem, an important government building that lies close to Bilbao's old town.
Santiago Cathedral
Wander through ancient chapels, admire centuries-old religious art and visit a Gothic cloister at this important Roman Catholic building.
Arriaga Theater
For your evening's entertainment while in the city reserve seats for a show or play at this spectacular 19th-century theater.
Bizkaia Frontoia
Catch an event at Bizkaia Frontoia during your trip to Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
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 Ibaiondo Hotel Deals
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Clean room, staff, excellent location
Reviewed on 5 Nov 2025
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
The room was clean and the maintenance staff were on hand every day to freshen the place up. The staff were extremely kind and helpful, and the location was great for getting into the old town or walking around the main areas of the city
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Latroupe La Granja
Excellent location with department stores nearby. Great connection via Metro from Bus Station. Lots of restaurants nearby. 10 minute walk to Old Town and about 20 minutes to Guggenheim. Very friendly staff on reception, with useful tips for eateries. The communal area on the 6th. floor is very useful ...
Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Large and well designed room, central area.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Petit Palace Arana
Staff were very helpful and very clean space.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Bilbao Metropolitan Hostel by Bossh Hotels
Comfortable stay great location
Reviewed on 17 May 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ibaiondo
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
Santutxu
When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ribera Market or Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Ribera Market and Gran Casino Bilbao are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 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.
