Abando Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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 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.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Spend hours wandering through the exhibition halls of this grand institution that is filled with works of art that span several hundred years.
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.
Itsasmuseum Bilbao
Pick up insights into Bilbao's shipbuilding trade and industrial heritage at a fascinating museum located on the site of a former shipyard.
Activities
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
Our pick of the best Abando Hotel Deals
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Great location, very helpful front desk, amazing breakfast and nice spa
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Clean room nice bathroom kind staff
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel Miro
Great location! Very clean hotel with plenty of restaurants nearby. The staff is wonderful. The Guggenheim is within 3-5 minutes walking distance.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
very friendky staff, nice large rooms, excellent location with Corte Ingles nearby and many bars and restaurants.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
Great location, room was spacious and staff gave great recommendations
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Batimont Suites & Apartments
The hotel is stylish and clean. It is very close to metro station and several minutes away from bus stops. Easy to travel from the airport and to all destinations. Like the view of the park too.
Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Abando
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.
Indautxu
While you're in Indautxu, take in top sights like Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall or Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.
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.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay.
Ametzola
While Ametzola isn't home to many top sights, Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.