San Francisco Travel Guide
Bilbao
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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
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket
Top hotels in San Francisco
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
"The hotel is nice, welcoming, and clean. The air conditioning worked great and was a good respite from the heat. Breakfast was good but picked over if you weren’t there early. The sun deck is small but nice. Our only complaint was that the pool is in need of an overhaul. There were a lot of missing ..."
Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero
"Great and affordable place. It was clean and had all that I needed, including a small fridge. The staff was friendly and helpful. It was a great first hostel experience for me and I will do it again."
Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"Beautiful hotel with the best location in Bilbao across the street from the Guggenheim Museum. Great roof top indoor/outdoor bar/restaurant. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Occidental Bilbao
"The pools are shared with the built in gym and very limited sun loungers so unless you’re there at 10am you will not get a subbed and the pool is mainly busy with people from outside the hotel apart from that good hotel"
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Where to stay in San Francisco
Bilbao City Centre
Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.
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 Bilbao Fine Arts Museum 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 Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall or Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.
Casco Viejo
Museums, theatres and historical sites highlight some notable features of Casco Viejo. Make a stop by Plaza Nueva or Plaza Miguel de Unamuno while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casco Viejo Station or Arriga Tram Stop to get around town.
