Bilbao City Centre
Bilbao
Visit Bilbao City Centre
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.
Plaza Moyua
Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.
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.
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.
Things to do
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in Bilbao City Centre
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
The hotel is just in front of the beautiful museum and walking distance from downtown.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Not a 5 star. Forgot to clean our room, forgot to refill shampoo, coffee etc. No extra pillows available.
Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026
Batimont Suites & Apartments
Great location, quite, overall great experience.
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Yes
Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026
Hotel Miro
Loved it!
Reviewed on Apr 4, 2026
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
The location is good and walkable to the old town and Guggenheim. Our room was in the -1 level. The room was a good size, but the floor was very dirty with sticky spots. The bed was comfortable and the sheets were clean. The view out of the room was horrible; the basement of a courtyard with thousands ...
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao City Centre
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 Bilbao Fine Arts Museum might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.
Castaños
If you're spending some time in Castaños, Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay are top sights worth seeing.
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.
Indautxu
If you're spending time in Indautxu, check out sights like Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall or Bilbao Fine Arts Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theaters in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Bilborock or Bay of Biscay.
Bilbao Old Town
Museums, shopping, and theaters 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.
