Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

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

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Our pick of the best Bilbao City Centre Hotel Deals

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
3.5 out of 5
Areatza Kalea 4, Bilbao
The price is AU$138 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$138
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (610 reviews)
"Perfect location, nice staff, nice room. The only thing I missed was a microwave. Bue the place is great"

Reviewed on 7 May 2024

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
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$322 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$322
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Having traveled to many countries and staying in several luxury hotels and resorts this is by far one of my top five stays. They exemplify white glove service, the room was immaculate and well designed, the bed and the bedding were most comfortable. The conveniences that you get staying in this area ..."

Reviewed on 10 May 2024

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$171 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$171
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (870 reviews)
"A great location! and amazingly quiet."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
4 out of 5
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AU$155 per night from 12 May to 13 May
AU$155
per night
12 May - 13 May
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (994 reviews)
"Nice and central, friendly staff, room was very quiet and spacious. Old Town 10 mins away. Lots of shopping and food options close by."

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Radisson Collection Bilbao
5 out of 5
Calle Gran Via 4, Bilbao
The price is AU$321 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$321
per night
26 May - 27 May
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), onsite spa services, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (157 reviews)
"Suited our needs perfectly"

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2024

Radisson Collection Bilbao
Petit Palace Arana
Petit Palace Arana
3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2, (en frente del teatro Arriaga), Bilbao, Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$184 per night from 13 May to 14 May
AU$184
per night
13 May - 14 May
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (930 reviews)
Great stay in grand old building.
"Hotel location in Old Town was excellently situated right next to the river and all the hot spots. The room and bathroom was very spacious. Beds and bedding were clean and comfortable. The room was very quiet thanks to the enclosed balcony that kept all the street noise out of the room. There was ..."

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2024

Petit Palace Arana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao City Centre

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing outdoor art, street scenes and modern architecture

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 Guggenheim Museum Bilbao or Plaza Moyua might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.

Abando
Bilbao City Hall featuring modern architecture

Castaños

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

Castaños
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes a river or creek, modern architecture and a sunset

Art District

Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Art District. Top attractions like Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Dona Casilda Iturrizar Park are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Abandoibarra Tram Stop or Guggenheim Tram Stop to see more of the city.

Art District
Plaza Moyua which includes flowers, a fountain and a garden

Indautxu

While you're in Indautxu, take in top sights like Ensanche or Dona Casilda Iturrizar Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.

Indautxu
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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.

San Francisco
Ribera Market featuring food, interior views and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Bilbao Old Town

Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

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