Iturrialde Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Iturrialde
Popular places to visit
Museum of Passages of Bilbao
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Passages of Bilbao, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Bilbao. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
San Mames Stadium
Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.
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.
Ribera Market
Bring your shopping bags for three floors of market stalls at this centuries-old fresh produce market in the city’s historical quarter.
Activities
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian
From Bilbao: Loyola, Getaria, Zarautz and San Sebastian Tour
Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastian, Hondarribia and Getaria
Our pick of the best Iturrialde Hotel Deals
Apartamentos Olivia by gaiarooms
Ganbara Hostel
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Reviewed on 23 Aug. 2025
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
voco Bilbao City by IHG
Reviewed on 16 Aug. 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Iturrialde
Bilbao Old Town
Museums, shopping and theatres highlight some notable features of Bilbao Old Town. Make a stop by Santiago Cathedral or Plaza Nueva while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Arriga Tram Stop or Casco Viejo Station to get around town.
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.
Santutxu
When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ribera Market or Plaza Miguel de Unamuno and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Ribera Market and Santiago Cathedral are some notable places to visit nearby.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao City Hall.