Bilbao City Centre
Bilbao
Visit Bilbao City Centre
Popular places to visit
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.
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 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.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Spend hours wandering through the exhibition halls of this grand institution that is filled with works of art that span several hundred years.
Things to do
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Top hotels in Bilbao City Centre
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"Very well designed hotel that does actually reflect some art. Slap bang next to the Guggenheim and a very pleasant 20 minutes on foot from the old town. Cocktails to die for."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Latroupe La Granja
"Loved the little balcony to sit out at night and in the morning with a coffee. Room was good sized. Clean, bright and airy. It was great."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
"Great service, wonderful room. Nice neighborhood, next to Metro station, Primark and El corte ingles across the street..."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Batimont Suites & Apartments
"Great location! Property just as described. Enjoyed our stay."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel Melia Bilbao
"Great city centre hotel close to everything. The concierge was very helpful."
Reviewed on 24 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao City Centre
Abando
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.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao City Hall.
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
While you're in Indautxu, take in top sights like Ensanche or Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Bilborock or Ensanche.
Bilbao Old Town
Museums, shopping and theatres 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.
