Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

Bilbao

San Mames Stadium featuring modern architecture and a river or creek
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing outdoor art, street scenes and modern architecture
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao featuring modern architecture as well as a large group of people
Santiago Cathedral which includes interior views, a church or cathedral and heritage elements
Santiago Cathedral showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit


Top hotels in Bilbao City Centre

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is 3.993.029 ₫ per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
3.993.029 ₫
4.392.332 ₫ total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
Amazing staff!! Concierge went above and beyond

Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia

Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia

4 out of 5
San Vincente 6 Bilbao Vizcaya
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The price is 2.426.841 ₫ per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
2.426.841 ₫
2.669.525 ₫ total
22 Dec - 23 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Very well located, on the newer side of town, a short 10-minute walk to the Guggenheim and 10 minutes to old town. The room was well-appointed and clean. Would definitely use again. The front desk staff was VERY knowledgeable and helpful.

Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025

Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is 2.055.832 ₫ per night from 28 Dec to 29 Dec
2.055.832 ₫
2.261.415 ₫ total
28 Dec - 29 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
It was a good stay

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Areatza Kalea 4 Bilbao
The price is 1.852.390 ₫ per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
1.852.390 ₫
2.037.629 ₫ total
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
Great location with direct access to Old Town and business district. My room was facing the bridge and the park, providing amazing views. The family room was roomy and cosy. The front staff and bar/lounge servers were attentive and friendly. Great breakfast. We really enjoyed the stay and would definitely ...

Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

4 out of 5
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is 1.958.102 ₫ per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
1.958.102 ₫
2.153.912 ₫ total
8 Dec - 9 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
Excellent hotel, very clean. Helpful checking staff. Great rooms, great breakfast

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Latroupe La Granja

Latroupe La Granja

2 out of 5
Plaza Biribila 3 Bilbao Bizkaia
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium ...
9/10 Wonderful! (128 reviews)
Excellent location. Very happy with the stay

Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025

Latroupe La Granja
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.

Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao City Centre

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing outdoor art, street scenes and modern architecture

Abando

4.5/5(118 area reviews)

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.

Abando
Bilbao City Hall featuring modern architecture

Castaños

While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay.

Castaños
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes a river or creek, modern architecture and a sunset

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.

Art District
Plaza Moyua which includes flowers, a fountain and a garden

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.

Indautxu
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San Francisco

4/5(1 area review)

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

San Francisco
Ribera Market featuring food, interior views and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

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.

Bilbao Old Town


Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

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