Ibaiondo Travel Guide
Bilbao
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Bilbao City Hall
Bilbao City Hall is just one of the places to see in Bilbao, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Arriaga Theater
Get tickets for a show at Arriaga Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Bilbao. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Bizkaia Frontoia
Catch an event at Bizkaia Frontoia during your trip to Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Santiago Cathedral
After visiting Santiago Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bilbao. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Ibaiondo
Radisson Collection Bilbao
The room was clean and comfortable. However for a 5* hotel you expect things to be kept up tomspec. Instead the room was falling apart with rust around the bath, plastic peeling off the shower and ripped furnishings. It's also disappointing to know there is a pool but it costs an additional 20 euros ...
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Convenient area, clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Excellent hotel in terms of: location, cleanliness, staff, comfort. We arrived by car to the hotel but couldn’t park in front of or near the hotel due to lacking any parking/stopping spots. The train/bus station near the hotel (across the river) is a little sketchy at night. Staff were amazing, they ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Amazing location, next to metro and tram stops with beautiful views and being part of the old town is such a plus.
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Latroupe La Granja
I had a good stay, rooms were clean and location is excellent. The kitchen is very minimal but gets a simple job done, fyi not able to cook until after their breakfast. The lobby is nice, it was a bit chilly and a few blankets might make the space a bit more cozy! Not all my dorm mates were respectful ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Good location for the first time traveler.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ibaiondo
Santutxu
When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ribera Market or Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya 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.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 Bay of Biscay.
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.
