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Bilbao

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing outdoor art, street scenes and modern architecture
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes modern architecture and night scenes
Plaza Moyua which includes flowers, heritage architecture and a garden
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes a river or creek, modern architecture and a sunset
Dona Casilda Iturrizar Park showing a park

Popular places to visit

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes modern architecture and a city

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

4.5/5(101 reviews)

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Plaza Moyua which includes heritage architecture, flowers and a garden

Plaza Moyua

4/5(67 reviews)

Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.

Plaza Moyua
Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall

Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall

4/5(21 reviews)

Attend a conference, concert or dramatic performance, go on a guided tour and browse an eclectic collection of art at this riverside venue.

Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum showing a garden, heritage architecture and night scenes

Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

4.5/5(33 reviews)

Spend hours wandering through the exhibition halls of this grand institution that is filled with works of art that span several hundred years.

Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Gran Casino Bilbao

Gran Casino Bilbao

Why not roll the dice with a visit to Gran Casino Bilbao during your time in Bilbao? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Gran Casino Bilbao
Zubizuri Bridge which includes a river or creek and a bridge

Zubizuri Bridge

4.5/5(53 reviews)

Cross by day or by night to enjoy exceptional views from this pedestrianized footbridge, a large white structure connecting two riverside promenades.

Zubizuri Bridge

Things to do

Excursion from Bilbao San Sebastian Hondarribia and Getaria

Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastian, Hondarribia and Getaria

Rp860.949
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastian, Hondarribia and Getaria
Picture 1 for Activity From Bilbao: Loyola, Getaria, Zarauz and San Sebastian Tour

From Bilbao: Loyola, Getaria, Zarautz and San Sebastian Tour

Rp1.434.915
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Bilbao: Loyola, Getaria, Zarautz and San Sebastian Tour
San Juan de Gaztelugatxe

Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika

Rp1.339.254
per adult
Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

Rp572.053
per adult
Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket
Artist-Guided Tour of the Guggenheim Museum

Artist-Guided Tour of the Guggenheim Museum

Rp1.712.332
per adult
Artist-Guided Tour of the Guggenheim Museum
Bilbao: Guggenheim Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Bilbao: Guggenheim Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Rp2.869.830
per adult
Bilbao: Guggenheim Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
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Top hotels in Abando

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 5-star luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent location, right across from the Guggenheim and 15 minutes walk from old town. Friendly staff"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

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The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao

Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao

4 out of 5
Plaza Bombero Etxaniz S/n, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.823.551 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.823.551
Rp2.005.944 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (985 reviews)
"Decent hotel all round"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
Hotel Melia Bilbao

Hotel Melia Bilbao

5 out of 5
Lehendakari Leizaola, 29, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is Rp2.855.776 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
Rp2.855.776
Rp3.141.354 total
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (994 reviews)
"More food options would be nice. Bed comfortable and pool nice."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel Melia Bilbao
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

4 out of 5
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.149.538 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.149.538
Rp2.364.492 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel staff and service was exceptional and the breakfast option was well worth it. I felt very welcome and this hotel had a nice homey feel. Great location for walking distance to main areas but far enough away from any central noise. My only complaint would be the hot/cold fluctuations with ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.719.596 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp1.719.596
Rp1.891.594 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Perfect location and service"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia

Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia

4 out of 5
San Vincente 6, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.121.874 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.121.874
Rp2.334.061 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Good location. Terrible pillows!"

Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025

Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
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Other neighbourhoods around Abando

San Mames Stadium featuring modern architecture and a river or creek

Bilbao City Centre

4.5/5(33 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
Plaza Moyua which includes flowers, a fountain and a garden

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.

Indautxu
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes a river or creek, modern architecture and a sunset

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.

Art District
Bilbao City Hall featuring modern architecture

Castaños

While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao City Hall.

Castaños
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San Francisco

4/5(1 area review)

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.

San Francisco
Ribera Market featuring food, interior views and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

Museums, shopping and theatres highlight some notable features of Bilbao Old Town. Make a stop by Santiago Cathedral or Plaza Nueva while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Arriga Tram Stop or Casco Viejo Station to get around town.

Bilbao Old Town

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