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)

Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao 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 Plaza Moyua or Ensanche might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.

Abando
Bilbao featuring a city, modern architecture and night scenes

Ibaiondo

While you're in Ibaiondo, take in top sights like Ribera Market or Santiago Cathedral, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Atxuri Tram Station or Ribera Tram Stop.

Ibaiondo
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
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Zarandoa Kalea, 5, Derio, Vizcaya
The price is SAR 250 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
SAR 250
SAR 275 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Derio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Nothing"

Reviewed on 21 December 2024

Holiday Inn Express Bilbao, an IHG Hotel
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
4 out of 5
Calle Perez Galdos, 56, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is SAR 329 per night from Jan 21 to Jan 22
SAR 329
SAR 362 total
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
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! (622 reviews)
"excellent place, period!!"

Reviewed on 22 December 2024

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is SAR 307 per night from Jan 13 to Jan 14
SAR 307
SAR 338 total
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Good facilities
"Great hotel, comfortable rooms and good breakfast but is a bit out the way , like 15 mins drive to the city centre"

Reviewed on 29 December 2024

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
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.
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! (215 reviews)
Pleasant stay in Bilbao.
"Spacious and well appointed suite. Good convenient location just 10 minutes walks across the river from Guggenheim Museum. Easy access to shops and restaurants. Just be mindful that the carpark is at a separate location about 10 minutes walk/drive from abba suites."

Reviewed on 3 January 2025

Bilbao City Center by abba Suites
Apartamentos Turisticos Atxuri
Apartamentos Turisticos 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

Apartamentos Turisticos Atxuri
Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao Museo
Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao Museo
3.5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 57, Bilbao, Bizkaia
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi and an airport shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (50 reviews)
"My husband and I recently stayed at Apartamentos Libere Bilbao ( 9/23-9/25) for two nights, and we couldn’t have been more impressed! The location is unbeatable—right across the street from the Guggenheim Museum, with plenty of shopping, restaurants, and easy access to public transportation just ..."

Reviewed on 4 October 2024

Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao Museo
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

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