Ametzola 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.

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.

Ribera Market
Bring your shopping bags for three floors of market stalls at this centuries-old fresh produce market in the city’s historical quarter.
Things to do

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli

Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour

Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian

Bilbao visits Architecture and History combined by Bus and Foot
Top hotels in Ametzola

Photo Zabalburu Hotel

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
This was a beautiful hotel in the heart of Bilbao! Right on the water and across from the Guggenheim. It was an instant wow when we walked in, and the staff was amazing! The terrace is gorgeous with great food and wine. Definitely worth every penny and we would highly recommend!
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Radisson Collection Bilbao
Roof terrace is useless and staff not very helpful.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Excellent location. Nice walk along the river to the Guggenheim and old town. Close to a tram stop. Good selection at breakfast and reasonable bar prices.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026

Latroupe La Granja
The shared spaces are lovely. They really make an effort to make this place feel comfortable, clean and welcoming. The actual room though are not great. Just bunk beds with curtains. I guess it is nice to have the toilet, sink and shower in the room, but when you are sharing a room, I would have ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

voco Bilbao City by IHG
Perfectly located close to city centre with a lovely staff, immaculate rooms and a great breakfast!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ametzola

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.

Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Basurtu
If you're spending time in Basurtu, check out sights like San Mames Stadium or Ensanche and hop on the metro to see more of the city at San Mames Tram Stop or San Mames Station.

San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Bilborock or Ensanche.

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.


