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$116
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

AU$41
per adult
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket
Bilbao: 1- or 2-Hour Sightseeing Boat Tour

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

AU$25
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
Rioja wine tour: 2 wineries from Bilbao

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

AU$396
per adult
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
Aerial view of a church in Spain

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

AU$124
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Bilbao Old Town Tour

Bilbao Old Town Tour

AU$50
per adult
Bilbao Old Town Tour
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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$312 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$312
26 July - 27 July
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! (1,007 reviews)
"Perfect location next to the Guggenheim. Spacious rooms and everything very clean. I loved it."

Reviewed on 21 July 2026

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$163 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$163
26 July - 27 July
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! (1,005 reviews)
"BIG, comfortable, clean room!"

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Latroupe La Granja

Latroupe La Granja

2 out of 5
Plaza Biribila 3 Bilbao Bizkaia
The price is AU$203 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$203
23 July - 24 July
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (180 reviews)
"Es la primera vez quedandome en un hostel y me encanto!!!!!! El lugar tiene una ubicación perfecta, cerca de los buses, trenes, centro commercial y restaurantes."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Latroupe La Granja
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

4 out of 5
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$272 per night from 29 July to 30 July
AU$272
29 July - 30 July
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! (1,005 reviews)
"This has always been my favorite place to stay"

Reviewed on 20 July 2026

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
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$375 per night from 30 July to 31 July
AU$375
30 July - 31 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (716 reviews)
"Room Flooded due to fire suppression fault slept in the lobby My partners Birthday was ruined"

Reviewed on 18 July 2026

Radisson Collection Bilbao
Hotel Melia Bilbao

Hotel Melia Bilbao

5 out of 5
Lehendakari Leizaola, 29 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$416 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$416
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"We have upgraded to the Level each time we have stayed at the Melia. While the facility was very nice the amenities were lacking. Very little food options other than salty snacks. All of the other Melia’s Level have offered much more from a food perspective. While the room upgrade was very nice the ..."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Hotel Melia Bilbao
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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 modern building with a cylindrical glass tower, surrounded by a park with benches and trees.
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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 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.

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.

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