Bilbao

Travel Guide

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao featuring modern architecture and night scenes
Bilbao which includes a city, a bridge and a river or creek
Santiago Cathedral which includes heritage elements, a church or cathedral and interior views
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes modern architecture, outdoor art and a sunset
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing interior views

Where to stay in Bilbao

San Mames Stadium which includes a river or creek and modern architecture

Bilbao City Centre

4.5/5(43 area reviews)

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Palacio de la Diputación Foral de Vizcaya are top sights in Bilbao City Centre, and you should be sure to explore the fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station to see more sights in the area.

Bilbao City Centre
Ribera Market which includes interior views, food and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(63 area reviews)

Museums, shopping, and theaters highlight some notable features of Bilbao Old Town. Make a stop by Santiago Cathedral or Plaza Nueva while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Arriga Tram Stop or Casco Viejo Station to get around town.

Bilbao Old Town
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes modern architecture, outdoor art and a sunset

Abando

4.5/5(227 area reviews)

Abundant dining options, interesting museums and stunning river views are just a few top things to explore in Abando. A visit to Guggenheim Museum Bilbao or Plaza Moyua might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.

Abando
Plaza Moyua showing a fountain, flowers and a garden

Indautxu

If you're spending time in Indautxu, check out sights like Ensanche or Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.

Indautxu
Plaza Nueva which includes outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Casco Viejo

Discover the most colorful part of Bilbao, where you can explore historical churches like San Antón and San Nicolás, shop at Mercado de la Ribera, and enjoy local taverns. Easily accessible via Casco Viejo station and public elevators.

Casco Viejo
Lovely small chilled out bar for  a decent beer.

San Francisco

You'll enjoy the bars and theaters in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.

San Francisco
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
4 out of 5
Calle Perez Galdos, 56, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is SAR 389 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
SAR 389
SAR 428 total
includes taxes & fees
27 Apr - 28 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (682 reviews)
"Great location and very high quality"

Reviewed on 17 March 2025

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
 Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
4 out of 5
Mesedeetako Kaia 3, Bilbao
The price is SAR 334 per night from Apr 28 to Apr 29
SAR 334
SAR 368 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (35 reviews)
Excellent boutique style hotel
"Fantastic hotel, great location in centre of Bilbao. Very friendly and exceptional reception staff. Beautiful and very comfortable rooms with great shower. Delicious, fresh and tasty breakfast with lots of choice. Great coffee and breakfast staff so friendly and helpful. We didn’t use roof top pool ..."

Reviewed on 3 April 2025

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is SAR 673 per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
SAR 673
SAR 741 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Apr - 22 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"The view"

Reviewed on 5 April 2025

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Batimont Suites & Apartments
Batimont Suites & Apartments
4 out of 5
Colón de Larreátegui K. 13, Bilbao, Bizkaia
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (5 reviews)
"Downtown Bilbao, just facing a nice park. Very well located, close to all the stores, bars, metro, river. All walking distance! The building is new. Nice decoration. The suits are quite spacious. Loved it!"

Reviewed on 16 February 2025

Batimont Suites & Apartments
Spirit Apartamentos Atxuri
Spirit Apartamentos Atxuri
2 out of 5
Av de Miraflores 17, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Stay at this aparthotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour health club. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames ...
7.6/10 Good! (293 reviews)
Great apartments with a short walk to the old city
"Great apartments with the basics you need to prepare meals, dishwasher and washing machine. Extra towels, hygiene and cleaning products was provided. Only thing that was an issue was quality and range of wifi network. Was only available close to entrance. But other than that . Amazing Service provided ..."

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Spirit Apartamentos Atxuri
Bilbao City Center by abba Suites
Bilbao City Center by abba Suites
3.5 out of 5
Calle Huertas de la Villa 15, Bilbao, Bilbao
Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified aparthotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and premium TV channels. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (220 reviews)
"Everything was great. Location perfect for walking to old town, bridge to new town, hop on buses, trams, airport bus, plenty of bars. Nothing negative."

Reviewed on 5 April 2025

Bilbao City Center by abba Suites
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Bilbao

4.6
Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I loved Bilbao. It's walkable, friendly, and had a lot to see and do. The weather was a bit crazy in early March, sunny one minute raining the next, which I hear is usual. There are many day trips that are an easy drive, also.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

we would like to visit Bilbao again in future/

5/5 - Excellent

Deanna

Private tour is the way to go. I highly recommend Aitor Delgado Basque Country Private Tours

4/5 - Good

P.K.

Beautiful city!

5/5 - Excellent

D

Vicinity around Bilbao is amazing. Mountains and charm cities.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

I think it’s a lovely area for dining/ museums and walkability