Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

Bilbao

A waterfront promenade with a modern stadium, a bridge, and a river.
A modern building with a unique sculpture of a face made of flowers.
A spacious atrium with high ceilings, large glass windows, and a crowd of people.
A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and religious statues.
A historic cathedral with a large rose window and a tall bell tower.

Stay near popular Bilbao City Centre attractions

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

฿1,061
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket
Picture 12 for Activity Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

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

฿2,244
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour

Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour

฿628
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Bilbao: 1- or 2-Hour Sightseeing Boat Tour

1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete

฿570
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

฿2,662
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day 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

฿1,711
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz
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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 ฿5,268 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿5,268
฿5,795 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Latroupe La Granja

Latroupe La Granja

2 out of 5
Plaza Biribila 3 Bilbao Bizkaia
The price is ฿2,920 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,920
฿3,212 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 Parroquia de ...
9/10 Wonderful! (218 reviews)
"Very good beds and privacy curtains. However, the shared room I stayed in lacked privacy in the bathroom/shower with wide openings along the doors. I observed mold on the ceiling, too."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 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 ฿2,910 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,910
฿3,201 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 in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 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 ฿2,619 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿2,619
฿2,880 total
8 Nov - 9 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Outstanding location."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 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 ฿2,588 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿2,588
฿2,847 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"We upgraded to a junior suite and it was a great little space made from an odd shape. It had great bed and shower. The little seating area had two chairs, one which could be pulled out for a child’s bed. The seat was too deep to just sit in but good for curling up in. However, the room also had a ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

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 ฿3,019 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,019
฿3,321 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 in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Great location, super clean, lovely lounge to chill out, reception is super organised and managed to ensure my very early taxi is ready to take me to the airport."

Reviewed on 20 Oct 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