Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

Bilbao

San Mames Stadium featuring modern architecture and a river or creek
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing outdoor art, street scenes and modern architecture
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao featuring modern architecture as well as a large group of people
Santiago Cathedral which includes interior views, a church or cathedral and heritage elements
Santiago Cathedral showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

Things to do


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
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,022 reviews)
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Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

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 Rp1.630.459 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp1.630.459
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"Excelente opción!"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2025

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao

Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao

4 out of 5
Plaza Bombero Etxaniz S/n, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is Rp2.031.980 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp2.031.980
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (989 reviews)
"Location could have been better"

Reviewed on 31 Aug 2025

Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

4 out of 5
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is Rp2.297.544 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
Rp2.297.544
per night
5 Oct - 6 Oct
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"We had a most pleasant stay in Hotel Sercotel Coliseo. We shared a triple room which was spacious, quiet and comfortable and very clean. It housed a mini fridge which contained bottled water and nibbles. Breakfast was included in our stay and there was a great selection of both cooked and continental ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Areatza Kalea 4, Bilbao
The price is Rp1.659.320 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
Rp1.659.320
per night
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very central"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Hotel Melia Bilbao

Hotel Melia Bilbao

5 out of 5
Lehendakari Leizaola, 29, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is Rp3.120.122 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
Rp3.120.122
per night
19 Oct - 20 Oct
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (998 reviews)
"Incredible experience. Best location!! The service was incredible and the breakfast was very good. We had access to their exclusive area - Level - and loved the lounge offerings and cava throughout the day. Will highly recommend and would also come back"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Hotel Melia Bilbao
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Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao City Centre

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing outdoor art, street scenes and modern architecture

Abando

4.5/5(118 area reviews)

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.

Abando
Bilbao City Hall featuring modern architecture

Castaños

While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao City Hall.

Castaños
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes a river or creek, modern architecture and a sunset

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.

Art District
Plaza Moyua which includes flowers, a fountain and a garden

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.

Indautxu
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San Francisco

4/5(1 area review)

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.

San Francisco
Ribera Market featuring food, interior views and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

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 Old Town


Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide