Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A waterfront promenade with a modern stadium, a bridge, and a river.
A modern building with a unique sculpture of a face made of flowers.
A spacious atrium with high ceilings, large glass windows, and a crowd of people.
A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and religious statues.
A historic cathedral with a large rose window and a tall bell tower.

Stay near popular Bilbao City Centre 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$113
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

AU$146
per adult
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

AU$45
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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$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$154
per adult
San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao
Aerial view of a church in Spain

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

AU$121
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
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Our pick of the best Bilbao City Centre 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$250 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$250
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Latroupe La Granja

Latroupe La Granja

2 out of 5
Plaza Biribila 3 Bilbao Bizkaia
The price is AU$123 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$123
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia

Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia

4 out of 5
San Vincente 6 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$125 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
AU$125
29 Nov - 30 Nov
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Comforter comes out of its wrap because they are put between sheets instead of a dedicated cover. Makes it uncomfortable."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$123 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$123
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Really good location, able to walk to nice food in the evening and Guggenheim museum in the day and store our luggage after checkout to explore"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
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$115 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
AU$115
1 Dec - 2 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

4 out of 5
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$117 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$117
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (1,003 reviews)
"This was a wonderful place to stay. The accomodation had everything you needed, was a good size, very well presented and quiet. The property was located perfectly to explore Bilbao. We would definitely stay again."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
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Our guide on where to stay in Bilbao City Centre

Find the best Bilbao City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 architectural building with a reflective surface and a unique design.

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

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 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 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.

Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

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