Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide
Bilbao
Visit Bilbao City Centre
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.
San Mames Stadium
Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.
Plaza Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
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.
Ribera Market
Bring your shopping bags for three floors of market stalls at this centuries-old fresh produce market in the city’s historical quarter.
Things to do
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Top hotels in Bilbao City Centre
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Just what we wanted. Perfect location. Really helpful staff. Lovely artwork everywhere. Best breakfast I’ve had in Europe gir à long time.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Very good breakfast and superb location
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hotel Miro
Nice location, clean room, nice amenities. Concierge. Honor bar. Close to airport. No free shuttle FYI.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao
Staff were excellent. Rooms very modern and spotless. Absolutely zero complaints . Will definitely stay again
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
El personal muy amable ,la limpieza y el desayuno muy completo...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Beautiful place, friendly staff, the bathroom was amazing, already booked to return. Drinks service was slow but I didn’t really care because I was in no rush. Pool not being included was a shame, so we didn’t use it and it’s €20 am hour for late checkout so we didn’t use that either but it was a ...
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao City Centre
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.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay.
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.
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.
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.
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.
