La Peña Travel Guide
Bilbao
Popular places to visit

San Mames Stadium
Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.

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 Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.

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.

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

Vizcaya Bridge
You can find out about the history of Bilbao with a trip to Vizcaya Bridge. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

Bilbao Year of Love: Romantic Exploration Game and Tour

Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika

Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Top hotels in La Peña

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
It is a wonderful place to stay. The hotel is beautiful. The service is very helpful and friendly. Breakfast is delicious and the view from the rooftop is unbeatable! Will gladly stay there again!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Friendly staff and a lovely room
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Shower Area is quite smaller which is a problem, otherwise the Hotel is Good and a Value for Money Stay.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025

Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG
Todo muy bien. Destacar la amabilidad del personal. Desayuno muy variado y rico.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
It was a good stay
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Hotel New Bilbao Airport
Good service, clean room. Comfortable night!
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around La Peña
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.

Ibaiondo
If you're spending time in Ibaiondo, check out sights like Ribera Market or Plaza Miguel de Unamuno and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Atxuri Tram Station or Ribera Tram Stop.

Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Ribera Market and Gran Casino Bilbao 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 Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.

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.



