Abando Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
Plaza Moyua
Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.
Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall
Attend a conference, concert or dramatic performance, go on a guided tour and browse an eclectic collection of art at this riverside venue.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Spend hours wandering through the exhibition halls of this grand institution that is filled with works of art that span several hundred years.
Gran Casino Bilbao
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Gran Casino Bilbao during your time in Bilbao? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Zubizuri Bridge
Cross by day or by night to enjoy exceptional views from this pedestrianized footbridge, a large white structure connecting two riverside promenades.
Activities
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian
From Bilbao: Loyola, Getaria, Zarautz and San Sebastian Tour
Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastian, Hondarribia and Getaria
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
Our pick of the best Abando Hotel Deals
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
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Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
Hotel Melia Bilbao
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Other neighbourhoods around Abando
Bilbao City Centre
Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.
Indautxu
While you're in Indautxu, take in top sights like Ensanche or Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.
Art District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Art District. Top attractions like Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Abandoibarra Tram Stop or Guggenheim Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao City Hall.
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.
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.