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Bilbao
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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.
Plaza Moyua
Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.
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.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Spend hours wandering through the exhibition halls of this grand institution that is filled with works of art that span several hundred years.
Things to do
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
Bilbao Year of Love: Romantic Exploration Game and Tour
Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in San Francisco
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Everything was really nice, and the front of house staff were lovely
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero
good
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Excellent. From the service to the location.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Occidental Bilbao
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Good location, right by bus station and no noise
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG
Overall good - friendly staff.
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
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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.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
