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Popular places to visit

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao featuring a city and modern architecture

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

4/5(20 reviews)

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
San Mames Stadium which includes modern architecture and a river or creek

San Mames Stadium

4/5(1 review)

Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.

San Mames Stadium
Plaza Nueva which includes outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Plaza Nueva

Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.

Plaza Nueva
Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall

Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Attend a conference, concert or dramatic performance, go on a guided tour and browse an eclectic collection of art at this riverside venue.

Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall
Plaza Moyua featuring heritage architecture, flowers and a park

Plaza Moyua

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.

Plaza Moyua
Ribera Market which includes a city, a river or creek and heritage architecture

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.

Ribera Market

Activities

Bilbao Self Guided Historical Walking Tour

Bilbao Self Guided Historical Walking Tour

AU$11
Per adult
Bilbao Self Guided Historical Walking Tour
San Juan Gaztelugatxe

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, and Gernika with Txakoli

AU$112
Per adult
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, and Gernika with Txakoli
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

AU$57
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Bilbao: Guggenheim Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Bilbao: Guggenheim Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

AU$154
Per adult
Bilbao: Guggenheim Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Private Friendly Bilbao Tour

Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group

AU$33
Per adult
Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group
Biarritz

Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian

AU$113
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian
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Our pick of the best San Francisco Hotel Deals

Residencia Blas De Otero
Residencia Blas De Otero
2 out of 5
C/ de las Cortes, 38, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AU$91 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
AU$91
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum ...
7.4/10 Good! (236 reviews)
First trip to Spain
"We had a great stay. Accommodation spot on and the breakfast was great. Didnt seem to be a good area to stay but was ok. Friendly reminders from local shop keepers to keep safe from pick pockets. Great for access to everywhere. We walked but plenty of buses. Would use again."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2024

Residencia Blas De Otero
Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao La Vieja
Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao La Vieja
3 out of 5
Vitoria-Gasteiz Kalea 7, Bilbao, Bilbao
The price is AU$102 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
AU$102
includes taxes & fees
4 Dec - 5 Dec
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and an in-room espresso maker. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum ...
6.8/10 (17 reviews)
"The property is nice and clean easy check in and check out but the AC was broken and with the high temperature was a terrible stay. We call but no solution"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2023

Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao La Vieja
Hesperia Bilbao
Hesperia Bilbao
4 out of 5
Campo Volantin, 28, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AU$115 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$115
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (986 reviews)
"Very comfortable bed, doors in hallway close very loudly so i got woken up a few times when staying there"

Reviewed on 27 Nov. 2024

Hesperia Bilbao
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
4 out of 5
Paseo Campo Volantin 11, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AU$117 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
AU$117
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
"Really good hotel with attentive staff and a really good breakfast. Room was perfect, clean and ideal for a brief stay."

Reviewed on 18 Nov. 2024

Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Zarandoa Kalea, 5, Derio, Vizcaya
The price is AU$114 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
AU$114
includes taxes & fees
17 Dec - 18 Dec
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Derio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,006 reviews)
"The hotel was close to the airport, which was the whole purpose. It is safe and clean and offers airport shuttle service. However, not too many dining options, especially if you don’t have a car. For me, it did the job"

Reviewed on 1 Dec. 2024

Holiday Inn Express Bilbao, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
4 out of 5
Plaza Bombero Etxaniz S/n, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AU$108 per night from 18 Dec to 19 Dec
AU$108
includes taxes & fees
18 Dec - 19 Dec
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (937 reviews)
"Very good place for a quiet stay. Praise to the staff because they were very professional and courteous. Best breakfast of my trip."

Reviewed on 26 Sep. 2024

Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
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Other neighbourhoods around San Francisco

Ribera Market featuring food, interior views and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Bilbao Old Town
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Bilbao la Vieja

While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.

Bilbao la Vieja
San Mames Stadium featuring modern architecture and a river or creek

Bilbao City Centre

4/5(2 area reviews)

Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Palacio de la Diputación Foral de Vizcaya and Plaza Moyua. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.

Bilbao City Centre
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing outdoor art, street scenes and modern architecture

Abando

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

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.

Abando
Plaza Nueva showing outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

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.

Casco Viejo
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Ametzola

While Ametzola isn't home to many top sights, Ensanche and Plaza Moyua are some notable places to visit nearby.

Ametzola

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