Art District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes modern architecture, a river or creek and a sunset
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes modern architecture, a river or creek and a sunset
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing night scenes and modern architecture
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao featuring modern architecture, street scenes and a sunset
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing a river or creek and modern architecture as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao featuring a city and modern architecture

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall

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.

Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum featuring a park, heritage architecture and night scenes

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.

Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Dona Casilda Iturrizar Park showing a fountain, heritage elements and a park

Dona Casilda Iturrizar Park

Delight in the beautiful surroundings of a city park that includes public art pieces, a museum and dozens of tree species from across the world.

Dona Casilda Iturrizar Park
San Mames Stadium which includes modern architecture and a river or creek

San Mames Stadium

Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.

San Mames Stadium
Plaza Nueva which includes outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Plaza Nueva

Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.

Plaza Nueva

Activities

San Juan Gaztelugatxe

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli

AU$83
per adult
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

AU$119
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$128
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

AU$46
per adult
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket
Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

AU$51
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket
Bilbao Interactive City Tour

Bilbao Interactive City Tour

AU$12
per adult
Bilbao Interactive City Tour
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Our pick of the best Art District Hotel Deals

Hotel Melia Bilbao

Hotel Melia Bilbao

5 out of 5
Lehendakari Leizaola, 29 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$256 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$256
26 Feb - 27 Feb
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 ...
Hotel Melia 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$207 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$207
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (1,014 reviews)
This was an amazing hotel but my stay was too short. Breakfast from the rooftop was exceptional!

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Occidental Bilbao

Occidental Bilbao

4 out of 5
Av Zumalacarregui, 40 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$128 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$128
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Occidental Bilbao
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

4 out of 5
Calle Perez Galdos, 56 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$107 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$107
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (883 reviews)
Good location, right by bus station and no noise

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

4 out of 5
Mesedeetako Kaia 3 Bilbao
The price is AU$99 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$99
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (283 reviews)
Sylish and Spacious room, exceptional clean and fantastic location

Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG

3 out of 5
Zarandoa Kalea, 5 Derio Vizcaya
The price is AU$120 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$120
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
Overall good - friendly staff.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Art District

Bilbao, capital of Biscay, Basque Country, Spain,

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.

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

Abando

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and beautiful river views are just a few top things to explore in Abando. A visit to Plaza Moyua or Ensanche might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.

Abando
San Mames Stadium which includes modern architecture and a river or creek

Bilbao City Centre

4/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Bilbao City Centre
El Zubizuri (del euskera "puente blanco"), también conocido como el Puente Peatonal del Campo de Volantín, aunque popularmente llamado puente de Calatrava, es un puente en arco (cuya pista cuelga de él) sobre la ría del Nervión, en la ciudad vasca de Bilbao, en el norte de España. Une el Campo de Volantín (Castaños), en la margen derecha, con Uribitarte (el Ensanche), en la izquierda. Las torres que se ven detrás son las torres Isozaki que son parte de la "Puerta Isozaki" Isozaki Atea

Castaños

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

Castaños
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Ametzola

While Ametzola isn't home to many top sights, Ensanche and Plaza Moyua are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ametzola
The Estuary of Bilbao and the Deusto Bridge. Bilbao, Biscay, Spain

Deustuko San Pedro-Erribera

While you're in Deustuko San Pedro-Erribera, take in top sights like Bay of Biscay and jump on the metro at Deusto Station to see more of the city.

Deustuko San Pedro-Erribera

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