La Peña Travel Guide
Bilbao
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 La Peña
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
This is an excellent hotel for Guggenheim Museum. Clean, courteous, close and well appointed. One of the best hotels we have stayed during our month long tour of Spain and Portugal. A bit pricey, but then everything in Bilbao is.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Roof terrace is useless and staff not very helpful.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Excellent location. Nice walk along the river to the Guggenheim and old town. Close to a tram stop. Good selection at breakfast and reasonable bar prices.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Latroupe La Granja
The shared spaces are lovely. They really make an effort to make this place feel comfortable, clean and welcoming. The actual room though are not great. Just bunk beds with curtains. I guess it is nice to have the toilet, sink and shower in the room, but when you are sharing a room, I would have ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
voco Bilbao City by IHG
Perfectly located close to city centre with a lovely staff, immaculate rooms and a great breakfast!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG
Very friendly and professional staff. Great location, easy access to the airport.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around La Peña
Santutxu
When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ribera Market or Plaza Miguel de Unamuno and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
Ibaiondo
If you're spending time in Ibaiondo, check out sights like Bizkaia Frontoia or Ribera Market and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Atxuri Tram Station or Ribera Tram Stop.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market 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 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.
