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.
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.
Plaza Moyua
Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.
Vizcaya Bridge
You can find out about the history of Bilbao with a trip to Vizcaya Bridge. Check out the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
The Authentic Bilbao Pintxos, Food & Wine Tour with a Local
Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Hendaye and Getaria
Top hotels in Basurtu
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Conveniently located next to the bus station and metro, the Illunion San Mamés is an excellent hotel: modern rooms, clean, and they have the best bidet toilets on the market. I spent 11 nights there, and you can't go wrong.
Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026
BYPILLOW San Mamés
Very comfortable room in a great location for an early bus to the airport
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2025
Abba Euskalduna Hotel
The staff were very cheerful and helpful. The rooms were a bit small but also very clean. The breakfast was very nice.
Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025
ibis budget Bilbao City
Great staff st frint desk
Reviewed on Dec 2, 2025
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Yes
Reviewed on Jan 13, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG
Yes,good quality
Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Basurtu
Basurto-Zorroza
While you're in Basurto-Zorroza, take in top sights like San Mames Stadium or Ensanche, and hop on the metro to see more the city at San Mames Tram Stop or San Mames Station.
Indautxu
If you're spending time in Indautxu, check out sights like Ensanche or Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall and hop on the metro to see more the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.
Ametzola
Ametzola might not have many top sights, but Ensanche and Plaza Moyua are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Art District
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in Art District. Top attractions like Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Abandoibarra Tram Stop or Guggenheim Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Abando
Abundant dining options, interesting museums and stunning 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.
Deustuko San Pedro-Erribera
While you're in Deustuko San Pedro-Erribera, take in top sights like Bay of Biscay and jump on the metro at Deusto Station to see more of the city.
