Zabala 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 Zabala
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
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Hotel super bien ubicado, desayuno espectacular y servicio maravilloso, gracias
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Occidental Bilbao
Excelente servio, muy cálida las personas en el hotel. Accesible a todos los lugares.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Miro
A nice inviting room and lobby, we had a Guggenheim view room - the only negative to this was the early morning work being done around the corner on the road, but nothing that the hotel could do about this. The team at this hotel was very kind, check in was very easy and it was super walkable to ...
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zabala
Iralabarri
Though Iralabarri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bizkaia Frontoia and Bilborock.
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.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
Ametzola
While Ametzola isn't home to many top sights, Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
