Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide
Bilbao
Visit Bilbao City Centre
Stay near popular Bilbao City Centre attractions
Things to do
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
Bilbao Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Top hotels in Bilbao City Centre
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
"Everything as expected and convenient location. If you’re sensitive to cigarette smoke avoid the lobby/front door. People sit there a rip cigs seemingly all day long"
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026
Latroupe La Granja
"Es la primera vez quedandome en un hostel y me encanto!!!!!! El lugar tiene una ubicación perfecta, cerca de los buses, trenes, centro commercial y restaurantes."
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
"This has always been my favorite place to stay"
Reviewed on 20 Jul 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
"Having stayed at other 5 star hotels in Spain, let down here was the inattentive and dismissive demeanor of staff (except for Alex, who was wonderful) and the pool being an additional cost to access, which was not outlined during booking. The hotel was clean and in a great location, the rooms were ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026
Hotel Melia Bilbao
"We have upgraded to the Level each time we have stayed at the Melia. While the facility was very nice the amenities were lacking. Very little food options other than salty snacks. All of the other Melia’s Level have offered much more from a food perspective. While the room upgrade was very nice the ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Bilbao City Centre
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.
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.
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.
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.
