Bilbao

Travel Guide
Bilbao which includes a city, a bridge and a river or creek

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 Plaza Moyua 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
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

Museums, theaters, and historic 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.

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 Gran Bilbao
Hotel Gran Bilbao
4 out of 5
Indalecio Prieto Hiribidea, 1, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AED100 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
AED100
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (996 reviews)
Good hotel
"Very big room which was comfortable and quiet, the bathroom was big as well but the shower was too small for an adult. Breakfast was very good but the dinner menu was very dissappointing with poor menu and quality."

Reviewed on 26 May, 2024

Hotel Gran Bilbao
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
4 out of 5
Calle Perez Galdos, 56, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED116 per night from Jun 9 to Jun 10
AED116
per night
Jun 9 - Jun 10
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! (489 reviews)
"Very clean and spacious rooms. Great location next to the stadium and walking distance to downtown. Is you drive, you’ll have to use public parking overnight and the hotel does not validate parking."

Reviewed on 29 May, 2024

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AED108 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
AED108
per night
Jun 16 - Jun 17
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (887 reviews)
"Great service & location. Car parking is limited onsite and €26 daily."

Reviewed on 24 May, 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.
Center of Bilbao. Pets are allowed. Complete studio with balcony, ideal for couples
Center of Bilbao. Pets are allowed. Complete studio with balcony, ideal for couples
Bilbao
Stay at this apartment in Bilbao. Enjoy patios. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (22 reviews)
Two nights
"It was perfect for my friends and me, we had a low budget and we needed a place to sleep. It was near everything. The only downside was the absence of coocking material."

Reviewed on 4 Jul, 2022

Center of Bilbao. Pets are allowed. Complete studio with balcony, ideal for couples
Livensa Living Studios Bilbao
Livensa Living Studios Bilbao
3 out of 5
Madariaga Etorbidea 58, Bilbao, Bizkaia
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bilbao. Enjoy a fitness center, parking (surcharge), and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (28 reviews)
"Room is nice and clean; onsite parking with a reasonable price is a plus. Convenient location! Highly recommend this place!"

Reviewed on 19 Sep, 2023

Livensa Living Studios Bilbao
Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao Museo
Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao Museo
3.5 out of 5
Alameda Rekalde 1, Bilbao, Bizkaia
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and dry cleaning or laundry services. Popular attractions Guggenheim ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (32 reviews)
"Getting into building compicated"

Reviewed on 22 Apr, 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

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Top Destination
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5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Mar 4, 2020

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
Feb 8, 2020

we would like to visit Bilbao again in future/

5/5 - Excellent

Deanna
Dec 18, 2019

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

4/5 - Good

P.K.
Nov 21, 2019

Beautiful city!

5/5 - Excellent

D
Oct 30, 2019

Vicinity around Bilbao is amazing. Mountains and charm cities.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler
Oct 25, 2019

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

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