Abando Travel Guide
Bilbao
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.
Plaza Moyua
Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.
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.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Spend hours wandering through the exhibition halls of this grand institution that is filled with works of art that span several hundred years.
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.
Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Pick up insights into Bilbao's shipbuilding trade and industrial heritage at a fascinating museum located on the site of a former shipyard.
Things to do
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
Bilbao Year of Love: Romantic Exploration Game and Tour
Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Abando
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
The staff- ALL by were courteous and helpful. They seem to enjoy working at The Grand Art Hotel. The breakfasts, although expensive at €35 pp were worth it! And the gourmet restau “Olio” was very refined.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Clean, reliable, unexceptional.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hotel Miro
it was a great stay. the room is clean, hotel staff are super friendly. the hotel is in a nice location.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
Excellent Service. Amazing location
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Location was very central to most bars and restaurants. You can have a leisure walk to the old town from the hotel as well. Hotel was clean. And room fairly spacious.
Reviewed on 9 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
Other neighbourhoods around Abando
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.
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.
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.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay.
Ametzola
While Ametzola isn't home to many top sights, Ensanche and Plaza Moyua 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.
