Bilbao Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bilbao
Where to stay in Bilbao
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.
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.
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 Bilbao Fine Arts Museum might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.
Indautxu
While you're in Indautxu, take in top sights like Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall or Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.
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.
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Bilborock or Bay of Biscay.
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
The hotel is just in front of the beautiful museum and walking distance from downtown.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Not a 5 star. Forgot to clean our room, forgot to refill shampoo, coffee etc. No extra pillows available.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Convenient area, clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Batimont Suites & Apartments
Great location, quite, overall great experience.
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
Líbere Bilbao Ledesma
Clean and quiet room. Just refurbished so everything was new. Totally recommended
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Livensa Living Studios Bilbao
The check in was quick and the staff professional. The room had everything needed for a quiet night sleep and for work - fast WiFi, enough power outlets in the right places. Functional bathroom with enough warm water in the shower.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
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.
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.
Other places like Bilbao
- San Mames Stadium
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- Port of Bilbao
- Bilbao Exhibition Centre
- Sopelana Beach
- Plaza Moyua
- Ribera Market
- Vizcaya Bridge
- Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
- Bilbao City Hall
- La Arena Beach
- University of Deusto Bilbao
- Itsasmuseum Bilbao
- Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya
- Hospital Universitario Cruces
- Zubizuri Bridge
- Bizkaia Frontoia
- Arrigunaga Beach
- Abra Getxo Marina
- Santiago Cathedral
- Bilborock
- Dona Casilda Iturrizar Park
- Palacio de la Diputación Foral de Vizcaya
- Punta Galea
- Plaza Miguel de Unamuno
- Estadio Nuevo Lasesarre
- Castle of Butron
