Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide
Bilbao
Visit Bilbao City Centre
Stay near popular Bilbao City Centre attractions
Things to do
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket
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
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz
Top hotels in Bilbao City Centre
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"Perfect location. Great towels and friendly staff!"
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026
Latroupe La Granja
"Staff was helpful and friendly. Clean rooms and building. Common areas were clean and comfortable. Great location. I would definitely recommend this place and stay here again."
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
"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
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
"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
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
"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
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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.
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.
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.
