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San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
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Bilbao Essential : Self-guided tour created by local Official Guide
Top hotels in San Francisco
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
"Great location, perfect for old town, train station, river walks and food market. We were impressed by the hotel and its welcoming vibe. Breakfast was plentiful. Spa -sauna, steam room and large jacuzzi - were great. Didn’t use the rooftop pool or bar. WiFi & tv channels worked well."
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"Great hotel. Very clean. Staff was really nice and helpful. Buffet breakfast was included and it was excellent! Hotel was across the street from the Guggenheim museum."
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
"Lovely hotel - super useful staff and even able to check in early! Lovely stay"
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
"Nice comfortable room which was modern and tastefully decorated. The hotel is in a fantastic location for the intermodal ( for the airport bus) and the old town is just a few minutes by metro which is also steps away. Staff are very helpful and stored our bags for the day."
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2026
Hotel New Bilbao Airport
"The hotel and the room assigned to me were clean. The staff were nice and helpful. The airport shuttle was also very helpful when picking me up and dropping me off to bilbao airport. I did not have breakfast there. The distances between the airport and hotel, as well as bilbao downtown to the hotel ..."
Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026
Where to stay in San Francisco
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.
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.
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.
