Ibaiondo Travel Guide
Bilbao
Popular places to visit
Plaza Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
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.
Bilbao City Hall
Tour the interior and exterior of an architectural gem, an important government building that lies close to Bilbao's old town.
Arriaga Theater
For your evening's entertainment while in the city reserve seats for a show or play at this spectacular 19th-century theater.
Santiago Cathedral
Wander through ancient chapels, admire centuries-old religious art and visit a Gothic cloister at this important Roman Catholic building.
Bizkaia Frontoia
Catch an event at Bizkaia Frontoia during your trip to Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
Top hotels in Ibaiondo
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Customer service 1000% rooftop for breakfast a must, beautiful maintain and location on point PERFECT LOCATION
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Very nice hotel. Very central to everything with extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Latroupe La Granja
The location was very good...very clean...and have a laundry that it's a plus especially when you spend a month in Spain...the room with no tv, and amenities was a little disappointing... but for people doing the Camino de Santiago it's perfect.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Terrific location for exploring the Ribera Market, the old town and the modern shopping area. Can walk to the Guggenheim in about 25 mins along the river. Staff were very helpful. Underground public parking available about 150 yds away with a hotel discount. Rooms are well appointed but quite small, ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Easy to navigate the city from this property. This is the old part of Bilbao and it is lovely. The mistake we made was to shop and tour the newer and trendier part of the city. The old city is a great experience and wonderful shops and restaurants. Anyway, loved the staff and the shower and beds ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Petit Palace Arana
Very nice little hotel in the heart of vibrant Bilbao.
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ibaiondo
Santutxu
When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like San Mames Stadium or Ribera Market and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.
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, San Mames Stadium and Bilborock 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 San Mames Stadium and Bizkaia Frontoia.
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.
