Ibaiondo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Plaza Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
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.
Bilbao City Hall
Tour the interior and exterior of an architectural gem, an important government building that lies close to Bilbao's old town.
Arriaga Theater
For your evening's entertainment while in the city reserve seats for a show or play at this spectacular 19th-century theater.
Bizkaia Frontoia
Catch an event at Bizkaia Frontoia during your trip to Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Santiago Cathedral
Wander through ancient chapels, admire centuries-old religious art and visit a Gothic cloister at this important Roman Catholic building.
Activities
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
Our pick of the best Ibaiondo Hotel Deals
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Great location and comfortable room.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Convenient area, clean room, friendly staff
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Great location, close to everything. Friendly, helpful staff. Welcome drinks and complementary food and drinks at their excellent bar was a great surprise. Upgrading to river view was a smart move as it gave a nice view and lots of light. Nice to have a gym as well. All in all, a great experience, ...
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Great location and lovely hotel. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Latroupe La Granja
I had a good stay, rooms were clean and location is excellent. The kitchen is very minimal but gets a simple job done, fyi not able to cook until after their breakfast. The lobby is nice, it was a bit chilly and a few blankets might make the space a bit more cozy! Not all my dorm mates were respectful ...
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Petit Palace Arana
Great hotel Friendly staff Great location
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ibaiondo
Santutxu
When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ribera Market or Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
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 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.
