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
"Muy buena estancia y ubicación del Hotel"
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"Great location and the rooftop bar was an added bonus."
Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026
Occidental Bilbao
"Loved our stay at Occidental! Convenient location, good vibe and our bartender David was awesome!! Will definitely stay there again when we return to Bilbao!"
Reviewed on 2 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 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.
