Barakaldo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A roundabout with a central landscaped area, surrounded by roads, buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.
A multi-lane highway with a pedestrian bridge, urban buildings, and a mountain in the background.
A pedestrian bridge with a red railing, a road with a guardrail, and buildings in the background.
A pedestrian bridge with a tiled walkway, surrounded by buildings and a hilly landscape.
A paved road with a sidewalk, trees, and a red street lamp.

Treat yourself to a holiday in Barakaldo and be amazed by one of the most beautiful spots in the Basque Country.

If you have a passion for art, you’ll be sure to have a wonderful time with our excellent package deals to Barakaldo, because if this city has one thing to be proud of, it’s the art you’ll find along its streets. Head over to the Ilgner Building, for instance, which dates back to the beginning of the last century and still conserves a real wealth of decorative touches. You’ll be surprised by the way this building combines the utility of the factory it used to house with the magnificent aesthetics it still preserves to this day. Head over to Herriko Plaza, also called Plaza de los Fueros, and take in one of the highlights of the city: the Monument to Industry by Lucas Alcalde and its unique clock tower.

Enjoy our great deals for cheap trips to Barakaldo and take advantage of the opportunity to explore the streets leading from the square and allow yourself to be surprised by the local culture. You’ll soon reach Barakaldo’s Scandinavian style Town Hall, as well as the Barakaldo Theatre, one of the city's main cultural centres. Continue along the Paseo de los Fueros promenade until you reach Bide Onera square, which is home to the Palace of Justice, the Sculpture Park and the metro entrances designed by the architect Norman Foster.

Discover the seafaring and industrial heritage of Barakaldo as you stroll along the banks of the River Nervión, which played a crucial role in the city's development. Come see the Cargadero de Franco Belga vantage point, which offers spectacular views over the estuary. Continue your tour of the natural surroundings and explore the area of El Regato, a place where you can lose yourself in nature and take in all its beauty. You may be surprised to learn that the area was famous for the quality of its cherries, although production has fallen over the years.

Of course, you mustn't leave Barakaldo without first tasting the delicious pintxos that make the local cuisine so famous. You might want to go to Calle Zaballa, for instance, where you can enjoy some food and later go partying. What are you waiting for?

Where to stay in Barakaldo

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El Regato

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in El Regato and surrounding area, you can visit Bilbao Exhibition Centre and Estadio Nuevo Lasesarre.

Hotel Puerta de Bilbao

Hotel Puerta de Bilbao

4 out of 5
Rio Castanos 2 Barakaldo Vizcaya
The price is £80 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£80
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barakaldo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions San Mames Stadium and Guggenheim ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"The perfect stay before grabbing the ferry back to the UK the next day - 15 mins to the port. The room was a generous size with a great shower and the option to have a bath. We used the pool for a nice relaxing swim and ate in the restaurant for dinner and breakfast. The quality of the food was excellent. ..."

Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026

Hotel Puerta de Bilbao
ibis Bilbao Barakaldo

ibis Bilbao Barakaldo

1 out of 5
Retuerto, 69 Barrio De Kareaga Norte Barakaldo Vizcaya
The price is £78 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£78
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barakaldo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the property condition in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (670 reviews)
"Disappointed with standard of hotel, not expecting 5 stars but well below level witnessed at other IBIS hotels. Limited options for evening meal. Hairs in the bathroom and Poor location to walk the dog"

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

ibis Bilbao Barakaldo
Ibis Budget Bilbao Barakaldo

Ibis Budget Bilbao Barakaldo

2 out of 5
Retuerto 69 Barrio De Kareaga Norte N Barakaldo Basque Country
The price is £66 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
£66
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Barakaldo. Enjoy free parking. Popular attractions San Mames Stadium and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao are located nearby.
7.6/10 Good! (5 reviews)
"Clean room. Fine Way to stay in bilbao relatively cheap"

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2026

Ibis Budget Bilbao Barakaldo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
KUIA apartment in Barakaldo, next to the metro

KUIA apartment in Barakaldo, next to the metro

Barakaldo Basque Country
Stay at this apartment in Barakaldo. Enjoy laundry facilities. Popular attractions San Mames Stadium and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao are located nearby.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (4 reviews)
"Host very attentive. Top of the art access to property and garage. Online access. Location is very centric. Clean facilities. We had a great experience."

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

KUIA apartment in Barakaldo, next to the metro
Beautiful apartment for BEC, Bilbao BBK Live and close to beaches

Beautiful apartment for BEC, Bilbao BBK Live and close to beaches

Barakaldo Bizkaia
Stay at this apartment in Barakaldo. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions San Mames Stadium and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
It xas very nice
"Excellent appartment"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2022

Beautiful apartment for BEC, Bilbao BBK Live and close to beaches
Batimont Suites & Apartments

Batimont Suites & Apartments

4 out of 5
Colón de Larreátegui K. 13 Bilbao Bizkaia
Stay at this aparthotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (125 reviews)
"I was in a apt/ room with everything to stay either a day or a week. The location was perfect (Abando) for relaxing, shopping, cultural activities and an impecable public transportation systems. The building is a kind of an antique, but completely update about laundry service, kitchen ..."

Reviewed on 27 Jul 2026

Batimont Suites & Apartments
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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