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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
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
From Bilbao: Loyola, Getaria, Zarautz and San Sebastian Tour
Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastian, Hondarribia and Getaria
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
Top hotels in San Francisco
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero
Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao La Vieja
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
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Bilbao Old Town
Museums, shopping and theatres 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
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Ribera Market and Santiago Cathedral are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bilbao City Centre
Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.
Iralabarri
Though Iralabarri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gran Casino Bilbao and Ensanche.
San Adrián
San Adrián might not have many top sights, but Ribera Market and Santiago Cathedral are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- San Mames Stadium
- Sopelana Beach
- San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
- Plaza Nueva
- Plaza Moyua
- Ribera Market
- Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall
- Laga Beach
- Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
- Arriaga Theater
- Bilbao City Hall
- Hospital Universitario Cruces
- Zubizuri Bridge
- Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya