La Peña Travel Guide
Bilbao
Visit La Peña
Things to do
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
Top hotels in La Peña
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
"Wonderful stay at this hotel. I’d stay here again. Convenient location overlooking the River. Minutes away from virtually everything. Wonderful breakfast selection. Most comfy bed and pillows."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"Beautiful hotel in a very convenient location. The breakfast was also amazing."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
"Excellent hotel. Value for money. It is in the same building as the San Mamés station. Super clean and modern. Loved it."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Occidental Bilbao
"There were cigarette butts all along the outside of our floor’s windows. The toilet (held up by the wall) was very unsteady and would creak upon sitting. The beds are on wheels so move around as there is no rug or carpet. Delicious food though!"
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2026
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
"Our room smelled like cigarettes."
Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026
voco Bilbao City by IHG
"Overall a good hotel. Quiet residential area, some people were saying in their reviews they didn’t feel comfortable walking around because the streets seemed deserted. Well you have to understand this is a residential area and locals actually live in the buildings around, no loud bars nor parties ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Where to stay in La Peña
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.
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.
Abando
Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and beautiful river views are just a few top things to explore in Abando. A visit to Plaza Moyua or Ensanche might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.
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.
Casco Viejo
Museums, theatres and historical sites highlight some notable features of Casco Viejo. Make a stop by Plaza Nueva or Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casco Viejo Station or Arriga Tram Stop to get around town.
