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Popular places to visit

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing a city and modern architecture

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

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 featuring a river or creek and modern architecture

San Mames Stadium

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
Plaza Moyua showing heritage architecture, a garden and flowers

Plaza Moyua

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 showing heritage architecture, a city and a river or creek

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
Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall

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.

Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall

Things to do

Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

P4,672
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
San Juan Gaztelugatxe

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli

P3,961
per adult
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour

Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour

P1,712
per adult
Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour
From Bilbao: Basque Coast Tour

Bizkaia Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika from Bilbao

P4,005
per adult
Bizkaia Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika from Bilbao
Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group

Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group

P1,669
per adult
Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group
Bilbao: 1- or 2-Hour Sightseeing Boat Tour

Bilbao: 1- or 2-Hour Sightseeing Boat Tour

P934
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: 1- or 2-Hour Sightseeing Boat Tour
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Top hotels in San Francisco

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

4 out of 5
Mesedeetako Kaia 3, Bilbao
The price is P6,418 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
P6,418
per night
Oct 5 - Oct 6
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames ...
9/10 Wonderful! (185 reviews)
Nice hotel close to old town
"The staff were amazing and the hotel very nice, close to old town. My only 2 negatives were the breakfast wasn't great - eggs were very wet / inedible and selection not very good, and the bathroom design is really weird, so you can see your partner showering / hear them using the toilet (no door!), ..."

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero

Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero

2 out of 5
C/ de las Cortes, 38, Bilbao, Vizcaya
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (300 reviews)
"Property was clean and functional. Perfect for those on a budget that don't intend spending much time in the room or broader complex"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2025

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Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao La Vieja

Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao La Vieja

3 out of 5
Vitoria-Gasteiz Kalea 7, Bilbao, Bilbao
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (22 reviews)
"Simple place to stay."

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2025

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Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao La Vieja
Barceló Bilbao Nervión

Barceló Bilbao Nervión

4 out of 5
Paseo Campo Volantin 11, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is P8,270 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
P8,270
per night
Oct 19 - Oct 20
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Good staff, clean hotel, convenient location."

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

4 out of 5
Calle Perez Galdos, 56, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is P6,544 per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
P6,544
per night
Oct 20 - Oct 21
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! (810 reviews)
"Great hotel"

Reviewed on Sep 27, 2025

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61, Bilbao, Vizcaya
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! (1,036 reviews)
"Wonderful service helpful staff energetic and proactive. Comfortable beds and great location steps from guggenheim and great pintxos"

Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025

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Ribera Market featuring a bar, interior views and food

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.

Bilbao Old Town
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Zabala

Zabala might not have many top sights, but Ribera Market and Gran Casino Bilbao are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Zabala
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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 a river or creek and modern architecture

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.

Bilbao City Centre
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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.

Iralabarri
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao featuring street scenes, modern architecture and outdoor art

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.

Abando

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