Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide
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Visit Bilbao City Centre
Popular places to visit
San Mames Stadium
Catch an event at San Mames Stadium during your trip to Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
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 Nueva
Learn about the local history of Bilbao when you spend time at Plaza Nueva. 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.
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.
Ribera Market
During your trip to Bilbao, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ribera Market. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Bilbao City Centre
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
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Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Great value, centrally located, very nice rooms, and a breakfast to “die for” I liked this hotel very much. It was easy walking distance to major attractions like Guggenheim Museum, Old Town, Metro Stations, and Gran Via. My room was quiet, and well laid out. The included breakfast had a lot of great ...
Reviewed on 20 Dec 2025
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
It was a good stay
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Miro
Hotel Miró is in a fantastic location, the public park area is right across the street and the museum is just a short 2–3 minute walk away, which made sightseeing so easy. The room itself was great. It was very clean, and I have to mention that the bed and pillows were exceptionally comfortable, ...
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
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Reviewed on 17 Dec 2025
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Great location and the hotel is very clean
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao City Centre
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.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay.
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.
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.
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.
