Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide
Bilbao
Visit Bilbao City Centre
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
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
Bilbao visits Architecture and History combined by Bus and Foot
Top hotels in Bilbao City Centre
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"Fantastic place to enjoy a quick visit to the area."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
"Terrace bar and breakfast were adequate. Food was tasty. The pool heater was broken. There was no gym either. The staff is outstanding. They were courteous and professional. Came through with my requests easily and that was the bonus."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Latroupe La Granja
"Excellent value for money in great location. Definately take the breakfast as it is very good selection and superb coffee. Nightly events and shared rooms make for a relaxed, friendly place. Thank you - i would definitely stay here again."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Batimont Suites & Apartments
"We stayed at Batimont Suites & Apartments in Bilbao for a weekend and booked a studio, expecting it to be quite small—but we were pleasantly surprised by how spacious it was. The studio was a very good size and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The location was perfect: just moments ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Hotel Melia Bilbao
"Great location and facilities. I enjoyed an evening swim in the heated pool. The breakfast was delicious, I would stay again."
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
"The breakfast was fresh but it would be nice to change it up a little bit. The staff were polite and they were accommodating for the most part but occasionally there was a language barrier. Parking was safe."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao City Centre
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.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao City Hall.
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.
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 Bilborock or Ensanche.
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.
