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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
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
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
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$12
per adult
Bilbao Self Guided Historical Walking Tour
Biarritz

Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian

AU$116
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian
Aerial view of a church in Spain

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

AU$124
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
San Juan Gaztelugatxe

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

AU$83
per adult
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, and Gernika with Txakoli
Picture 1 for Activity From Bilbao: Loyola, Getaria, Zarauz and San Sebastian Tour

From Bilbao: Loyola, Getaria, Zarauz and San Sebastian Tour

AU$125
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Bilbao: Loyola, Getaria, Zarauz and San Sebastian Tour
Bilbao City Tour from San Sebastian

Bilbao City Tour from San Sebastian

AU$124
per adult
Bilbao City Tour from 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$96 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$96
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
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! (237 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$76 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
AU$76
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
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
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$118 per night from 20 Jan to 21 Jan
AU$118
includes taxes & fees
20 Jan - 21 Jan
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! (1,004 reviews)
"All"

Reviewed on 4 Jan. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Bilbao, an IHG Hotel
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
4 out of 5
Calle Perez Galdos, 56, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AU$124 per night from 21 Jan to 22 Jan
AU$124
includes taxes & fees
21 Jan - 22 Jan
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (622 reviews)
"excellent place, period!!"

Reviewed on 22 Dec. 2024

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$116 per night from 13 Jan to 14 Jan
AU$116
includes taxes & fees
13 Jan - 14 Jan
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
Good facilities
"Great hotel, comfortable rooms and good breakfast but is a bit out the way , like 15 mins drive to the city centre"

Reviewed on 29 Dec. 2024

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AU$222 per night from 12 Jan to 13 Jan
AU$222
includes taxes & fees
12 Jan - 13 Jan
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (997 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel in fron of the Guggenheim museum. Highly recommended."

Reviewed on 3 Jan. 2025

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
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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 Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao. 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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