Zabala Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
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.
Plaza Moyua
Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.
Ribera Market
Bring your shopping bags for three floors of market stalls at this centuries-old fresh produce market in the city’s historical quarter.
Activities
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Rioja Wine Tour: wineries and Laguardia from Bilbao
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
Our pick of the best Zabala Hotel Deals
Bilbao ROOMS & KITCHEN Zabalburu
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Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Desayuno es fantástico. Somos 2 adultos mayores que nos han tenido mucha paciencia y nos han ayudado hasta para estacionar el carro. Lo pasamos muy pero muy bien!
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Clean and comfortable rooms but amenities such as pool we had to pay to a third party, this was a misrepresentation of the hotel pricing !
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Latroupe La Granja
The shared spaces are lovely. They really make an effort to make this place feel comfortable, clean and welcoming. The actual room though are not great. Just bunk beds with curtains. I guess it is nice to have the toilet, sink and shower in the room, but when you are sharing a room, I would have ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
The bathroom was a wet room as the room allocated was for disabled persons and hence the water covered the entire floor. It was quite disgusting. Breakfast selection was very good. The bar had just one staff member at 4.30pm, so the waiting time to be served was 20mins. Poor staffing for a 350 room ...
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG
Basic but very convenient to the airport for an early morning flight
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zabala
Iralabarri
Though Iralabarri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bizkaia Frontoia and Bilborock.
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Bilborock or Ensanche.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
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.
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.
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.
