Povena 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
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian
Top hotels in Povena
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
So disappointed with our very expensive room with terrace. Bilbao is wonderful and the view from the room was spectacular but there were lots of little details that let the experience down; there was a cigarette burn on a cushion on the terrace chair, another large burn mark on the bathroom sink ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Disappointing- we arrived after the common check-in time and the room wasn’t available. No offer to leave our luggage so we would be able to explore the city. The far in advance provided request of a second duvet, hasn’t been processed and required a reminder. The TV had his on mind and turned on ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Batimont Suites & Apartments
Neat and tidy room at a great location. It is a five-minute walk from the train station. There's also a really cute cafe right next to it, so convenient for breakfast.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Very convenient location. Hotel is very clean and staff is friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG
Great value and close to the airport. We really appreciated the airport shittle
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Very nice hotel. Very central to everything with extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Povena
Algorta
Algorta is a destination travellers like for its beaches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Algorta Station or Bidezabal Station to explore sights like Arrigunaga Beach.
Deusto
Noted for its river views and museums, there's plenty to explore in Deusto. Top attractions like Bay of Biscay and Estuary of Bilbao are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Sarriko Station or Deusto Station to see more of the city.
Deustuko San Pedro-Erribera
While you're in Deustuko San Pedro-Erribera, take in top sights like Bay of Biscay and jump on the metro at Deusto Station to see more of the city.
Basurto-Zorroza
If you're spending time in Basurto-Zorroza, check out sights like San Mames Stadium or Bay of Biscay and hop on the metro to see more of the city at San Mames Tram Stop or San Mames Station.
Basurtu
If you're spending time in Basurtu, check out sights like San Mames Stadium or Ensanche and hop on the metro to see more of the city at San Mames Tram Stop or San Mames Station.
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.
