San Francisco Travel Guide
Bilbao
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Things to do
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Top hotels in San Francisco
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
"One front of house staff was rude and lied about the spa being closed when it was not—not sure if it was because I’m a woman or because I brought my service dog. Either way he obviously did not want me to use it. We actually had booked the hotel specifically for the spa and were hoping to use other ..."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero
"I took a train to Bilbao, and the Residentia was within easy walking distance. The facility was incredibly clean and honestly, if someone had told me it had just been built completed the day before I would've believed them. I can't say enough about the staff. The two women that were at the front ..."
Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
"Excelente"
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"Hotel was well located for us to visit the shore and old town. Staff was friendly and helpful. Room was always kept clean and supplies stocked."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
"Great last minute booking due to flight cancellation late in the evening. Pleasant surprise to get such a spacious room with very comfortable bed with quality linen and towels. Large well equipped bathroom with deep bath to relax. Very happy with facilities."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
"Great hotel for location, at the Intermodal bus station. Rooms fabulous, but lack of conditioner and hand/body lotion. Check-in elaborate and took the longest time out of all the hotels we stayed in ."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026
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 Zubizuri Bridge. 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 Ensanche 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 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.
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.
