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

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AU$156 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$156
per night
26 May - 27 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (879 reviews)
"We stayed twice at Ilunion, with a road trip in between. We were very satisfied both times."

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Hotel ILUNION 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$360 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$360
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Great attention to detail by staff, good location, excellent room and amenities. great views from the rooftop restaurant."

Reviewed on 23 May 2024

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
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$196 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
AU$196
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (626 reviews)
"Lovely stylish hotel with views of the river and good facilities. Enjoyable breakfast with good options and bar area is comfy and pleasant… although food options seemed limited."

Reviewed on 22 May 2024

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$177 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
AU$177
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
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$319 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
AU$319
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
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! (158 reviews)
"Suited our needs perfectly"

Reviewed on 2 Apr. 2024

Radisson Collection Bilbao
Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao
Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao
4 out of 5
Gran Vía de Don Diego López de Haro, 73, Bilbao
The price is AU$262 per night from 2 Jun to 3 Jun
AU$262
per night
2 Jun - 3 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (243 reviews)
Loved this place !
"We loved this hotel! Everything about it was top notch!"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Catalonia Gran Vía Bilbao
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

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