Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

Bilbao

A modern building with a unique sculpture of a face made of flowers.
A river with a bridge, a historic building with a clock tower, and modern architecture along the riverbank.
A modern glass sculpture in front of a glass building.
A modern architectural landmark with a unique, curved design, situated by a waterfront.
A river with boats, a modern building, and a bridge.

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A modern architectural building with a unique, curved design.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

9.4/10 (2,255 reviews)
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
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Things to do

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

฿948
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket
Bilbao: 1- or 2-Hour Sightseeing Boat Tour

1-Hour Bilbao City Boat Tour or 2-Hour Cruise to Portugalete

฿566
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Bilbao City Boat Tour or 2-Hour Cruise to Portugalete
Picture 12 for Activity Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

฿1,850
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz

Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz

฿1,322
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz
San Sebastian and Gipuzkoa Coast tour from Bilbao

San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao

฿3,587
per adult
San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

฿3,399
per adult
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
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Top hotels in Bilbao City Centre

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿5,103 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
฿5,103
฿5,613 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)
"Fantastic location staff amazing nothing too much trouble. Rooftop bar and restaurant was great with incredible views of the Guggenheim! Highly recommended A++"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Latroupe La Granja

Latroupe La Granja

2 out of 5
Plaza Biribila 3 Bilbao Bizkaia
The price is ฿2,560 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,560
฿2,815 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium ...
9/10 Wonderful! (228 reviews)
"Excelente todo, excepto hacía un poco de frío en la habitación y no se podía regular el termostato, por todo lo demás perfecto"

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Latroupe La Granja
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia

Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia

4 out of 5
San Vincente 6 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿2,620 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿2,620
฿2,882 total
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Staff were warm and helpful. Room was quite large. The only downside was very loud plumbing noise when nearby units used water. Perhaps our room was near a main line. The neighborhood is also very accessible to shops and tourist attractions."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿2,588 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,588
฿2,847 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Really good location, able to walk to nice food in the evening and Guggenheim museum in the day and store our luggage after checkout to explore"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2026

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Areatza Kalea 4 Bilbao
The price is ฿2,419 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
฿2,419
฿2,661 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

4 out of 5
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿2,513 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
฿2,513
฿2,764 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"The location is convenient in such a wonderful place. Staff was great. A proper hotel in all the sense of the word."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
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Where to stay in Bilbao City Centre

Find the best Bilbao City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Bilbao City Centre
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A river with a bridge, a historic building with a clock tower, and modern architecture along the riverbank.

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.

A modern architectural building with a reflective surface and a unique design.

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.

A red building with a sign reading "Mairie" and a staircase leading up to it.

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.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional architecture, surrounded by hills and a clear sky.

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.

A boat on a river with a bridge and buildings in the background.

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 City Centre Travel Guide