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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.
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.
Things to do
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
Bilbao: 1- or 2-Hour Sightseeing Boat Tour
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastian, Hondarribia and Getaria
Top hotels in San Francisco
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero
Reviewed on May 5, 2025
Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao La Vieja
Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around San Francisco
Bilbao Old Town
Museums, shopping, and theaters 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.
Zabala
Zabala might not have many top sights, but Ribera Market and Santiago Cathedral are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bilbao City Centre
Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao are top sights in Bilbao City Centre, and you should be sure to explore the fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station to see more sights in the area.
Iralabarri
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Iralabarri and surrounding area, you can visit Gran Casino Bilbao and Ensanche.
San Adrián
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Adrián and surrounding area, you can visit Ribera Market and Santiago Cathedral.
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.