Abando Travel Guide
Bilbao
Popular places to visit
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
You can study the exhibits at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Plaza Moyua
Learn about the local history of Bilbao when you spend time at Plaza Moyua. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall
Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall is just one of the places to see in Bilbao, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
You can study the exhibits at Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Gran Casino Bilbao
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Gran Casino Bilbao during your time in Bilbao? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Itsasmuseum Bilbao
You can study the exhibits at Itsasmuseum Bilbao, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Bilbao. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Abando
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Lovely reception from all staff, very efficient and warm. Just one night but it was memorable. Thank you!
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
This hotel is extremely stylish - lovely design of the rooms and shared areas. The front of house staff are friendly and helpful. The location is central, close to the main shopping areas and restaurant. But it’s perhaps a little noisy and lively at night time for us. A couple of things let it down. ...
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Hotel Miro
This is a terrific hotel in a great location and nice neighbourhood. The breafast is good if a little over-priced and it was a pity there were no international channels like CNN or BBC World.....otherwise everything fantastic.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
We had a very comfortable four nights here. The bed was cosy and the room temperature was perfect. We enjoyed the breakfast since there was a tasty variety of fresh food.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Batimont Suites & Apartments
Absolutely beautiful hotel in the heart of town close to the Guggenheim and Old Town.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
Great location, room was spacious and staff gave great recommendations
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Abando
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.
Indautxu
While you're in Indautxu, take in top sights like Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall or Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.
Art District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Art District. Top attractions like Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Abandoibarra Tram Stop or Guggenheim Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay.
Ametzola
While Ametzola isn't home to many top sights, Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao are some notable places to visit nearby.
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Bilborock or Bay of Biscay.
