Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

Bilbao

A waterfront promenade with a modern stadium, a bridge, and a river.
A modern building with a unique sculpture of a face made of flowers.
A spacious atrium with high ceilings, large glass windows, and a crowd of people.
A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and religious statues.
A historic cathedral with a large rose window and a tall bell tower.

Stay near popular Bilbao City Centre attractions

A modern architectural building with a unique, curved design.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

9.4/10 (2,255 reviews)
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.
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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 5.189.783 ₫ per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
5.189.783 ₫
5.708.761 ₫ total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"This is a very beautiful hotel. The fitness center was super nice along with the breakfast in the morning. Hotel is walking distance to Old Town. Would love to stay again."

Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is 2.591.210 ₫ per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
2.591.210 ₫
2.850.331 ₫ total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
"Clean room and nice staff"

Reviewed on 10 Jul 2026

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Latroupe La Granja

Latroupe La Granja

2 out of 5
Plaza Biribila 3 Bilbao Bizkaia
The price is 3.364.075 ₫ per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
3.364.075 ₫
3.700.482 ₫ total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
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! (176 reviews)
"Es la primera vez quedandome en un hostel y me encanto!!!!!! El lugar tiene una ubicación perfecta, cerca de los buses, trenes, centro commercial y restaurantes."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Latroupe La Granja
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

4 out of 5
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is 3.263.606 ₫ per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
3.263.606 ₫
3.589.907 ₫ total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
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. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,018 reviews)
"Staff, the few that there are, are very helpful & friendly. The fact that there is no tea or coffee making facilities in the room is a big minus for me in a supposedly 4 star hotel. Breakfast was adequate but not going to win any awards."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Radisson Collection Bilbao

Radisson Collection Bilbao

5 out of 5
Calle Gran Via 4 Bilbao
The price is 6.134.495 ₫ per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
6.134.495 ₫
6.747.944 ₫ total
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (705 reviews)
"Amazing location and great rooftop bar. Having the spa on site was also lovely"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026

Radisson Collection Bilbao
Petit Palace Arana

Petit Palace Arana

3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 3.980.605 ₫ per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
3.980.605 ₫
4.378.665 ₫ total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"We stayed in the Petit Palace as a base for exploring Bilbao and the region and very pleased with the choice. The location is fantastic, on the edge of the old town. There is a train/metro station a couple of minutes away and it's a pleasant 25 minute riverside stroll to the Guggenheim. The building ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Petit Palace Arana
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Where to stay in Bilbao City Centre

Find the best Bilbao City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A river with a bridge, a historic building with a clock tower, and modern architecture along the riverbank.

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.

A modern architectural building with a reflective surface and a unique design.

Abando

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.

A modern building with a cylindrical glass tower, surrounded by a park with benches and trees.
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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.

A red building with a sign reading "Mairie" and a staircase leading up to it.

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.

A boat on a river with a bridge and buildings in the background.

San Francisco

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.

Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

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