Povena Travel Guide
Bilbao
Visit Povena
Things to do
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
Top hotels in Povena
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
"The shower was filled with mold and so disgusting . We were leaving the next day so we didn’t request for room change . The reception area is a nice seating area . They called taxi for us the day we were leaving at 4:30 in the morning and the taxi showed up within 5 minutes ( super convenient)"
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"Nice hotel and helpful staff. Hotel restaurant is very good"
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
"Large room."
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026
Occidental Bilbao
"Clean room although it was a bit small for a family room at this price point. The AC doesn't go below 20C."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
"Everything as expected and convenient location. If you’re sensitive to cigarette smoke avoid the lobby/front door. People sit there a rip cigs seemingly all day long"
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026
voco Bilbao City by IHG
"Okay stay, apart from the people smoking cigarettes in the room next door. The hotel did allow me to move rooms which I appreciated."
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Povena
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.
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.
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.
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 Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.
