Zabala 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Zabala
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Just what we wanted. Perfect location. Really helpful staff. Lovely artwork everywhere. Best breakfast I’ve had in Europe gir à long time.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Clean room, amenities, location and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Very nice hotel
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Spatious room
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Very good breakfast and superb location
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG
Yes,good quality
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zabala
Iralabarri
Though Iralabarri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bizkaia Frontoia and Bilborock.
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 la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
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.
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.
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.
