Elexalde Travel Guide
Bilbao
Visit Elexalde
Things to do
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
Top hotels in Elexalde
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"We really like the hotel. The location is perfect and the staff incredibly friendly and helpful."
Reviewed on 9 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
"Everything was great. Only problem was our air conditioning wasn’t working and it was super hot that day and night. Did complain about it, as it was so late when we checked in they couldn’t do anything. Staff were kind and helpful. Would stay here again next time, hopefully the air conditioning will ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
"Good place. Centre to everything. No tea, kettle or coffees in the room. Rooms are clean. WiFi was non existent and had to use our own data. Staff were friendly and very helpful. The rooms need a little up dating. Only stay one night. The hotel was peaceful while we were there. Taxi can stop in front ..."
Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026
voco Bilbao City by IHG
"Overall a good hotel. Quiet residential area, some people were saying in their reviews they didn’t feel comfortable walking around because the streets seemed deserted. Well you have to understand this is a residential area and locals actually live in the buildings around, no loud bars nor parties ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
"Phone in room not working was unable to call for room service. Room 602 directly below rooftop kitchen, woken up each morning at 6am as kitchen staff wheeling around carts and banging doors. Cleaning lady walked in an hour before check-in despite 'do not disturb' sign clearly visible hanging from ..."
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Elexalde
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.
