Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

Bilbao

A waterfront promenade with a modern stadium, a bridge, and a river.
A modern building with a unique sculpture of a face made of flowers.
A spacious atrium with high ceilings, large glass windows, and a crowd of people.
A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and religious statues.
A historic cathedral with a large rose window and a tall bell tower.

Stay near popular Bilbao City Centre attractions

A modern architectural building with a unique, curved design.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

9.4/10 (2,255 reviews)
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
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Things to do

Aerial view of a church in Spain

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

Rp1.528.366
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

Rp1.426.475
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

Rp1.834.039
per adult
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
Entrance ticket to the Bilbao Illusion Art Museum

Entrance to the Museo Ilusiones Bilbao

Rp366.808
per adult
Entrance to the Museo Ilusiones Bilbao
Bilbao visits Architecture and History combined by Bus and Foot

Bilbao visits Architecture and History combined by Bus and Foot

Rp489.077
per adult
Bilbao visits Architecture and History combined by Bus and Foot
Picture 12 for Activity Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

Rp1.406.097
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
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Top hotels in Bilbao City Centre

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is Rp3.260.421 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
Rp3.260.421
Rp3.586.464 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Lsa"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Latroupe La Granja

Latroupe La Granja

2 out of 5
Plaza Biribila 3 Bilbao Bizkaia
Fully refundable
The price is Rp1.897.156 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
Rp1.897.156
Rp2.086.872 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Parroquia de ...
Latroupe La Granja
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia

Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia

4 out of 5
San Vincente 6 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is Rp1.719.863 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.719.863
Rp1.891.849 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Really enjoyed my 3 night stay here. The hotel is in a great location, the staff are friendly and helpful and the rooms were clean and well decorated, would recommend."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is Rp1.580.700 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
Rp1.580.700
Rp1.738.690 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Areatza Kalea 4 Bilbao
The price is Rp1.630.210 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.630.210
Rp1.793.231 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect location right at the entrance of Casco Viejo, there’s is parking place right across the street with a very useful elevator if you are bringing big suitcases. Bathroom doors and wall are made out of glass so not a lot of privacy ;) just something to be aware off"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

4 out of 5
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is Rp1.827.848 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
Rp1.827.848
Rp2.010.593 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Perfect location"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2026

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
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Where to stay in Bilbao City Centre

Find the best Bilbao City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A river with a bridge, a historic building with a clock tower, and modern architecture along the riverbank.

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.

A modern architectural building with a reflective surface and a unique design.

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.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional architecture, surrounded by hills and a clear sky.

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.

A red building with a sign reading "Mairie" and a staircase leading up to it.

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.

A boat on a river with a bridge and buildings in the background.

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.

Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide