Art District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Art District
Stay near popular Art District attractions
Activities
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao
Our pick of the best Art District Hotel Deals
Hotel Melia Bilbao
"Modern highly mainted hotel. Parking was not available when we arrived so had to park outside. Should make it clearer re the parking."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
"Overall a nice hotel, clean, friendly, and with good AC and water pressure. However, two things were annoying: 1) the internet in our room was so weak as to be unusable. 2) the lobby is perfumed which made it hard for us to use it."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"What a beautiful hotel in the best location in Bilbao. We chose the upgrade view and looked directly onto the Guggenheim and … The Puppy! The location is perfect: Guggenheim across the street, Bilbao museum is a 5 minute walk, the funicular is 10 mins and old town is 15-20 mins walk along the riverfront. ..."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Occidental Bilbao
"Perfect location, with a nice walk to Casco Viejo."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
"Nice hotel, clean and comfortable room. Good and plentiful breakfast. Close enough to bus terminal. Overall excellent stay. Would stay again and recommend this hotel."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
"We were lucky to have an accessible room especially as that night I broke my ankle and could stay abit longer into the afternoon after treatment at the hospital. Jaun on reception was amazing and helped so much with our onward journey planning & finding an early morning pharmacist. I couldn’t thank ..."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Art District
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.
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.
Abando
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 Bilbao Fine Arts Museum might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.
Indautxu
While you're in Indautxu, take in top sights like Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall or Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Bay of Biscay or Bilborock.
