Iturrialde Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Museum of Passages of Bilbao
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Passages of Bilbao, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Bilbao. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
San Mames Stadium
Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.
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 Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
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.
Plaza Moyua
Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.
Things to do
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Iturrialde
Apartamentos Olivia by gaiarooms
This property was very nice. Nice area close to the subway system to get anyone in the city only thing which is not a bad thing, there is no staff available physically but if you call the number they pick up and help you with whatever they can. Only stating this because I know there’s people that ...
Reviewed on 23 Sept 2025
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Yes
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Conveniently located next to the bus station and metro, the Illunion San Mamés is an excellent hotel: modern rooms, clean, and they have the best bidet toilets on the market. I spent 11 nights there, and you can't go wrong.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG
Yes,good quality
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
El hotel muy bueno su personal excelente, muy cerca del casco viejo y de las principals attractions, muy recommended para pasar Unas magnificas vacaciones
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Great olace
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Iturrialde
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.
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.
Santutxu
When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ribera Market or Plaza Miguel de Unamuno and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
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.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Ribera Market and Bizkaia Frontoia are some notable places to visit nearby.
