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

Rp1.546.318
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

Rp1.443.230
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
San Sebastian and Getaria in small group from Bilbao

San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao

Rp1.958.669
per adult
San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao
Rioja wine tour: 2 wineries from Bilbao

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

Rp4.700.806
per adult
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
Bilbao visits Architecture and History combined by Bus and Foot

Bilbao visits Architecture and History combined by Bus and Foot

Rp494.932
per adult
Bilbao visits Architecture and History combined by Bus and Foot
Entrance ticket to the Bilbao Illusion Art Museum

Entrance to the Museo Ilusiones Bilbao

Rp371.116
per adult
Entrance to the Museo Ilusiones Bilbao
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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 Rp3.751.444 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp3.751.444
Rp4.126.588 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,019 reviews)
"Hotel was well located for us to visit the shore and old town. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was always kept clean and supplies stocked."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is Rp2.154.163 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
Rp2.154.163
Rp2.369.579 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Great last minute booking due to flight cancellation late in the evening. Pleasant surprise to get such a spacious room with very comfortable bed with quality linen and towels. Large well equipped bathroom with deep bath to relax. Very happy with facilities."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Latroupe La Granja

Latroupe La Granja

2 out of 5
Plaza Biribila 3 Bilbao Bizkaia
The price is Rp2.247.001 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.247.001
Rp2.471.701 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 San Mames Stadium ...
9/10 Wonderful! (199 reviews)
"Stayed here with my husband and teenage daughter and was really pleasantly surprised. We booked a private room for 3 with our own private bathroom. It was very clean and the hostel itself is quite cool. Unfortunately we booked at the weekend of the Aste Nagusia festival and our room overlooked a ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

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 Rp2.348.175 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp2.348.175
Rp2.582.993 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel in a great location for all sights and amenities. Staff were super friendly. Rooms were very clean, a great size and beds were very comfortable too. Will definitely use again if we return to Bilbao."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
Hotel Miro

Hotel Miro

4 out of 5
Alameda Mazarredo 77 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is Rp3.226.242 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
Rp3.226.242
Rp3.548.866 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
Hotel Miro
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

4 out of 5
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is Rp2.599.840 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.599.840
Rp2.859.824 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean large room with high ceilings, good location for walking to old town and Guggenheim."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 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 Bay of Biscay or Bilborock.

Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide