Zurbaran 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.

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

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli

Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika

Rioja Wine Tour: wineries and Laguardia from Bilbao
Top hotels in Zurbaran

All Iron Hostel
Everything was perfect except the AC got shut down at night making it hot and unable to sleep. On informing the staff they told they would take care of it. However, the next day it was naturally cold, and we did not have to use the AC
Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
The staff was excellent, so very helpful when I realized I left a jacket behind. They were able to send it ahead to where we were staying in a few days. Breakfast on the seventh floor was lovely both the food, view & staff. It was an about 15 to 20 minute walk into the old town but easy to do. We ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Radisson Collection Bilbao
Customer service 1000% rooftop for breakfast a must, beautiful maintain and location on point PERFECT LOCATION
Reviewed on 1 May 2026

Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Excellent location. Nice walk along the river to the Guggenheim and old town. Close to a tram stop. Good selection at breakfast and reasonable bar prices.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG
The breakfast menu was good but lacked tables at busy times particularly when a group was using the premises (A football team travelling) Booking in procedure was laborious - perhaps most could be completed in advance. the room was spotless.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

voco Bilbao City by IHG
Great place and staff was amazing
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zurbaran

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.

Uribarri
While visiting Uribarri, you might make a stop by sights like Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay.

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.

Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay.

Santutxu
When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like San Mames Stadium or Ribera Market and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.

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.
