Abando Travel Guide

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A modern building with a unique sculpture of a face made of flowers.
A modern architectural structure with reflective surfaces and a unique design, set against a twilight sky.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a central fountain, and a flower garden.
A modern architectural building with a reflective surface and a unique design.
A brick pathway with a patterned tile floor, flanked by columns with greenery growing on them.

Stay near popular Abando attractions

A modern architectural building with a unique, curved design.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

9.4/10 (2,255 reviews)
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
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Activities

Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

AU$114
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Aerial view of a church in Spain

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

AU$122
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

AU$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket
Rioja wine tour: 2 wineries from Bilbao

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

AU$147
per adult
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
Bilbao: 1- or 2-Hour Sightseeing Boat Tour

1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete

AU$24
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
San Sebastian and Getaria in small group from Bilbao

San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao

AU$155
per adult
San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao
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Our pick of the best Abando Hotel Deals

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$293 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$293
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Lovely and interesting hotel. Large and well appointed rooms. Great location — across from the Guggenheim and easy walking distance to Bilbao sites and restaurants. Helpful staff"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66 Bilbao Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$135 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$135
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
"Was good experience and recommend"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Eurostars Indautxu

Eurostars Indautxu

4 out of 5
Plaza Bombero Etxaniz S/n Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$194 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
AU$194
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"Excellent location and very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Eurostars Indautxu
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia

Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia

4 out of 5
San Vincente 6 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$215 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$215
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel in a great location for all sights and amenities. Staff were super friendly. Rooms were very clean, a great size and beds were very comfortable too. Will definitely use again if we return to Bilbao."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
Latroupe La Granja

Latroupe La Granja

2 out of 5
Plaza Biribila 3 Bilbao Bizkaia
Fully refundable
The price is AU$181 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$181
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium ...
Latroupe La Granja
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

4 out of 5
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$210 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
AU$210
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"I had a great stay. The staff was amazing, very friendly, helpful and professional. The location is excellent, making it very convenient for exploring Bilbao. Everything was clean and comfortable, and overall I was very happy with the hotel. The only small inconvenience was that there are no irons ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
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Our guide on where to stay in Abando

Find the best Abando areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a unique sculpture of a face made of flowers.

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.

A river with a bridge, a historic building with a clock tower, and modern architecture along the riverbank.

Bilbao Old Town

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

A cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional architecture, surrounded by hills and a clear sky.

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.

A red building with a sign reading "Mairie" and a staircase leading up to it.

Casco Viejo

Museums, theatres and historical 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.

A boat on a river with a bridge and buildings in the background.

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.

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