Santutxu Travel Guide
Bilbao
Visit Santutxu
Things to do
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
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
Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian
Top hotels in Santutxu
Spirit Hotel Gran Bilbao
"Staff was extremely helpful and polite, car park is really handy. Overall, good value for money but bathroom slightly tired-looking. Not ideal for light sleepers as we could hear people in neighboring rooms."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Spirit Apartamentos Atxuri
"Muy buena experiencia! Excelente ubicación … súper cerca de casco viejo. Solo tengan en cuenta que hay yea la comunicación con el lobby is mínima. Nos ofrecieron mantener las maletas en el check out pero al final no hubo nadie en el front desk. Después de esto, súper recomendado"
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"This is a very beautiful hotel. The fitness center was super nice along with the breakfast in the morning. Hotel is walking distance to Old Town. Would love to stay again."
Reviewed on 11 Jul 2026
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
"Wonderful stay at this hotel. I’d stay here again. Convenient location overlooking the River. Minutes away from virtually everything. Wonderful breakfast selection. Most comfy bed and pillows."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
"Excellent hotel. Value for money. It is in the same building as the San Mamés station. Super clean and modern. Loved it."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Occidental Bilbao
"Lovely hotel. Very easy to travel around Bilbao on the metro. The metro station is a very short walk from the hotel and only 1 stop to the old town. Hotel pool was a great plus after hot day of tourism. My only criticism would be that there weren't enough beds and umbrellas in the pool area. A few ..."
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Santutxu
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.
