Bilbao

Travel Guide

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao featuring modern architecture and night scenes
Bilbao which includes a city, a bridge and a river or creek
Santiago Cathedral which includes heritage elements, a church or cathedral and interior views
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes modern architecture, outdoor art and a sunset
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing interior views

Where to stay in Bilbao

San Mames Stadium which includes a river or creek and modern architecture

Bilbao City Centre

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Palacio de la Diputación Foral de Vizcaya are top sights in Bilbao City Centre, and you should be sure to explore the fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station to see more sights in the area.

Bilbao City Centre
Ribera Market which includes interior views, food and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(63 area reviews)

Museums, shopping, and theaters highlight some notable features of Bilbao Old Town. Make a stop by Santiago Cathedral or Plaza Nueva while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Arriga Tram Stop or Casco Viejo Station to get around town.

Bilbao Old Town
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes modern architecture, outdoor art and a sunset

Abando

4.5/5(227 area reviews)

Abundant dining options, interesting museums and stunning river views are just a few top things to explore in Abando. A visit to Guggenheim Museum Bilbao or Plaza Moyua might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.

Abando
Plaza Moyua showing a fountain, flowers and a garden

Indautxu

If you're spending time in Indautxu, check out sights like Ensanche or Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.

Indautxu
Lovely small chilled out bar for  a decent beer.

San Francisco

You'll enjoy the bars and theaters in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.

San Francisco
Plaza Nueva which includes outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Casco Viejo

Discover the most colorful part of Bilbao, where you can explore historical churches like San Antón and San Nicolás, shop at Mercado de la Ribera, and enjoy local taverns. Easily accessible via Casco Viejo station and public elevators.

Casco Viejo
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
4 out of 5
Plaza Bombero Etxaniz S/n, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AED 273 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 273
AED 301 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (969 reviews)
"Good location, excellent buffet breakfast"

Reviewed on 30 March 2025

Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
 Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
4 out of 5
Mesedeetako Kaia 3, Bilbao
The price is AED 290 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 290
AED 319 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
"Lovely quiet room. City view room was not of the city- faced a block wall! Asked Robin ( reception) for alternative - very unhelpful and rude. Didn’t tell us details of spa /hotel etc when we checked in. Told us to come back at 3pm only to discover our bags had not been put inside luggage room - ..."

Reviewed on 25 March 2025

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
4 out of 5
Calle Perez Galdos, 56, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AED 314 per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
AED 314
AED 345 total
includes taxes & fees
6 Apr - 7 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (677 reviews)
"Great location and very high quality"

Reviewed on 17 March 2025

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Batimont Suites & Apartments
Batimont Suites & Apartments
4 out of 5
Colón de Larreátegui K. 13, Bilbao, Bizkaia
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
Bilbao food heaven
"Perfect location. Lovely staff. Room very clean"

Reviewed on 28 March 2025

Batimont Suites & Apartments
Spirit Apartamentos Atxuri
Spirit Apartamentos Atxuri
2 out of 5
Av de Miraflores 17, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Stay at this aparthotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour health club. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames ...
7.6/10 Good! (293 reviews)
Great apartments with a short walk to the old city
"Great apartments with the basics you need to prepare meals, dishwasher and washing machine. Extra towels, hygiene and cleaning products was provided. Only thing that was an issue was quality and range of wifi network. Was only available close to entrance. But other than that . Amazing Service provided ..."

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Spirit Apartamentos Atxuri
Líbere Bilbao Ledesma
Líbere Bilbao Ledesma
4 out of 5
C/ Ledesma 5, Bilbao
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, an in-room espresso maker, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (36 reviews)
"Quiet and just big enough for me! Washer/dryer came in handy!"

Reviewed on 16 March 2025

Líbere Bilbao Ledesma
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bilbao

4.6
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I loved Bilbao. It's walkable, friendly, and had a lot to see and do. The weather was a bit crazy in early March, sunny one minute raining the next, which I hear is usual. There are many day trips that are an easy drive, also.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

we would like to visit Bilbao again in future/

5/5 - Excellent

Deanna

Private tour is the way to go. I highly recommend Aitor Delgado Basque Country Private Tours

4/5 - Good

P.K.

Beautiful city!

5/5 - Excellent

D

Vicinity around Bilbao is amazing. Mountains and charm cities.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I think it’s a lovely area for dining/ museums and walkability