Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bilbao City Centre
Popular places to visit
San Mames Stadium
Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
Plaza Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
Plaza Moyua
Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.
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.
Gran Casino Bilbao
Why not roll the dice with a visit to Gran Casino Bilbao during your time in Bilbao? Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Activities
Bilbao: Guggenheim Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Bizkaia Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika from Bilbao
Secrets of Casco Viejo: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure in Bilbao
Our pick of the best Bilbao City Centre Hotel Deals
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly. And loved the artistic flair. We would have like more tea and coffee for the mornings and fresh milk would have been nice.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
The room was spacious and clean. A little tired but not overly so. It was noisy though, you can hear chairs being moved over head very clearly. The breakfast was good quality and served to 11am which is great for a little lie in. The location is perfect, it’s in the middle of everything. We walked ...
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
It was a good stay
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Room was spacious and quite despite overlooking a busy street
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Latroupe La Granja
Excellent location. Very happy with the stay
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
The room was very clean and quiet. Staff is courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao City Centre
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.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay.
Art District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Art District. Top attractions like Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Abandoibarra Tram Stop or Guggenheim Tram Stop to see more of the city.
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.
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 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.
