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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
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao Year of Love: Romantic Exploration Game and Tour
Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
Top hotels in San Francisco
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
El hotel muy bueno su personal excelente, muy cerca del casco viejo y de las principals attractions, muy recommended para pasar Unas magnificas vacaciones
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero
Resi staffs were friendly and helpful Breakfast was very tasted The room had all needs for a traveller I would stay this residence if I visit Bilbao again
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao La Vieja
The apartment is very good, nearby the city center, check in and check out are easy
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Excelente ubicación, frente a museo, cerca de shopping y muchos restaurantes
Reviewed on 3 Jan 2026
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
Other neighbourhoods around San Francisco
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.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Ribera Market and Gran Casino Bilbao are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
