Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide
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Visit Bilbao City Centre
Stay near popular Bilbao City Centre attractions
Things to do

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Top hotels in Bilbao City Centre

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"The Artist Grand Hotel of Art, Bilbao – A True Artistic Masterpiece ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I just returned from a stay at The Artist Grand Hotel of Art in Bilbao, and it was one of the most memorable hotel experiences I’ve had in Europe. Perfectly located directly across from the iconic Guggenheim Museum, this 5-star ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
"Good place. Centre to everything. No tea, kettle or coffees in the room. Rooms are clean. WiFi was non existent and had to use our own data. Staff were friendly and very helpful. The rooms need a little up dating. Only stay one night. The hotel was peaceful while we were there. Taxi can stop in front ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Radisson Collection Bilbao
"Cosmetically the hotel was fine. The staff were friendly as well. However we had multiple issues including the power having to be reset, the key cards malfunctioning on our second day there, the telephone buttons to reception or room service not working, and the pretty bathtub that we couldn’t utilize ..."
Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Latroupe La Granja
"We absolutely love the location of this hotel. The staff were friendly and the nightly activities they had scheduled were great option for evenings in."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
"The location is very central, just off the main shopping street. The room was clean, there was big bathroom with bathtub. We had really good breakfast. It's a fantastic hotel with reasonable price."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

ibis Bilbao Centro
"The experience at check in was very good, and while the room was quite basic, it was a central location, close to a little cafe, and the breakfast at the hotel was very nice."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Bilbao City Centre

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.

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.


























