Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao featuring modern architecture, street scenes and a sunset

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Our pick of the best Bilbao City Centre Hotel Deals

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AU$165 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$165
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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
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 AU$360 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$360
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and right across the street from the Guggenheim"

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
3.5 out of 5
Areatza Kalea 4, Bilbao
The price is AU$211 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
AU$211
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (632 reviews)
"Had a lovely time staying at the NYX. The staff on the front desk were very helpful. Once we got settled we went out to the local plaza and did a tapas run. A very enjoyable overnight stay prior to getting our ferry back to England. We will certainly be back again."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Radisson Collection Bilbao
5 out of 5
Calle Gran Via 4, Bilbao
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$309 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$309
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (162 reviews)
A few nights in Bilbao.
"The hotel is located right in the heart of Bilbao on a large crossroads, making easy access to attractions and the Guggenheim museum. We were lucky enough to be upgraded, the room was spacious, nice sized bathroom and sat over the entrance. This made it a little noisy at night with passer by shouting ..."

Reviewed on 2 Jun. 2024

Radisson Collection Bilbao
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
4 out of 5
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$177 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$177
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location, staff, breakfast! The only downside was the quality of the soaps and shampoos. We even got discounted parking rate as we stayed for 6 nights."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
4 out of 5
Plaza Bombero Etxaniz S/n, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AU$173 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$173
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (897 reviews)
"Good location"

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2024

Hotel Silken Indautxu 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.

Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao City Centre

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing outdoor art, street scenes and modern architecture

Abando

Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and beautiful 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 City Hall featuring modern architecture

Castaños

While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay.

Castaños
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes a river or creek, modern architecture and a sunset

Art District

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Art District. Top attractions like Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Dona Casilda Iturrizar Park are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Abandoibarra Tram Stop or Guggenheim Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Art District
Plaza Moyua which includes flowers, a fountain and a garden

Indautxu

While you're in Indautxu, take in top sights like Ensanche or Dona Casilda Iturrizar Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.

Indautxu
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San Francisco

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

San Francisco
Ribera Market featuring food, interior views and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

Museums, shopping and theatres 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

Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

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