Santutxu Travel Guide
Bilbao
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
Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian
Top hotels in Santutxu
Spirit Hotel Gran Bilbao
"Large spacious room. On-site underground paid parking was really convenient for me. Bus 77 and the light rail station are really close by to get to the Guggenheim museum. Old town is within walking distance too."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Spirit Apartamentos Atxuri
"Muy buena experiencia! Excelente ubicación … súper cerca de casco viejo. Solo tengan en cuenta que hay yea la comunicación con el lobby is mínima. Nos ofrecieron mantener las maletas en el check out pero al final no hubo nadie en el front desk. Después de esto, súper recomendado"
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"Fantastic place to enjoy a quick visit to the area."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
"Clean and comfortable rooms but amenities such as pool we had to pay to a third party, this was a misrepresentation of the hotel pricing !"
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Latroupe La Granja
"The shared spaces are lovely. They really make an effort to make this place feel comfortable, clean and welcoming. The actual room though are not great. Just bunk beds with curtains. I guess it is nice to have the toilet, sink and shower in the room, but when you are sharing a room, I would have ..."
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
"A very nice, clean, modern hotel on the banks of the Nervion river, which made it easy to find after exploring. Very friendly, helpful staff and a comprehensive breakfast. The bar was a nice place to chill and read my book with a glass of wine and I felt very comfortable as a single person doing ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santutxu
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
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.
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.
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.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Iralabarri
Though Iralabarri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bizkaia Frontoia and Bilborock.
