Santutxu Travel Guide
Bilbao
Popular places to visit
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.
Plaza Moyua
Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.
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.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Spend hours wandering through the exhibition halls of this grand institution that is filled with works of art that span several hundred years.
Things to do
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
Top hotels in Santutxu
Spirit Hotel Gran Bilbao
Not as convenient as some other hotels in Bilbao but not terribly out of the way (beware the uphill walk from town!). Breakfast is special - very large selection and many healthy choices, especially for gluten-free. The room was fine, parking was a little tough to get in and out in our suv - but ...
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Spirit Apartamentos Atxuri
Excellent
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2025
Bilbao rooms & kitchen Santutxu
It was hard to find the front door. The correct address is 104 but we were sent a photo marked 102 so we bothered an occupant there and felt silly.
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Great location, very helpful front desk, amazing breakfast and nice spa
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
The building, location, room, staff and spa were all excellent. The only thing I would say is stay away from the bar. I was charged 17€ for one wine one beer and one coffee and not told the prices till after. It was the worst beer and wine I had all weekend. Really not nice at all. For comparison, ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Clean room nice bathroom kind staff
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Santutxu
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
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.
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.
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Bilborock or Bay of Biscay.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
Iralabarri
Though Iralabarri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bizkaia Frontoia and Bilborock.
