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.
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 Bilbao City Centre
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
Reviewed on Jul 23, 2025
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Reviewed on Jul 29, 2025
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Reviewed on Jul 21, 2025
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025
Hotel Ercilla de Bilbao, Autograph Collection
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Reviewed on Jul 11, 2025
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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 Ensanche 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, Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao City Hall 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 Ensanche or Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall 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 Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.
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.