Abando Travel Guide

Bilbao

A modern building with a unique sculpture of a face made of flowers.
A modern architectural structure with reflective surfaces and a unique design, set against a twilight sky.
A historic building with ornate architecture, a central fountain, and a flower garden.
A modern architectural building with a reflective surface and a unique design.
A brick pathway with a patterned tile floor, flanked by columns with greenery growing on them.

Stay near popular Abando attractions

A modern architectural building with a unique, curved design.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

9.4/10 (2,255 reviews)
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
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Things to do

Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

£61
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Aerial view of a church in Spain

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

£65
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour

Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour

£26
per adult
Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour
Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket

Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket

£9
per adult
Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

£23
per adult
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket
Bilbao Old Town Tour

Bilbao Old Town Tour

£26
per adult
Bilbao Old Town Tour
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Top hotels in Abando

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61 Bilbao Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £177 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
£177
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Fantastic hotel in a great location."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is £68 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£68
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Good place. Centre to everything. No tea, kettle or coffees in the room. Rooms are clean. WiFi was non existent and had to use our own data. Staff were friendly and very helpful. The rooms need a little up dating. Only stay one night. The hotel was peaceful while we were there. Taxi can stop in front ..."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Radisson Collection Bilbao

Radisson Collection Bilbao

5 out of 5
Calle Gran Via 4 Bilbao
The price is £180 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
£180
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness centre and on-site spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (691 reviews)
"The hotel is pretty mediocre. The room size was good which is why I picked it because it worked for our family. The location is also very central which was great. Everything else is squarely ok. The staff was not very helpful or friendly. Rarely even picked up the phone."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

Radisson Collection Bilbao
Latroupe La Granja

Latroupe La Granja

2 out of 5
Plaza Biribila 3 Bilbao Bizkaia
The price is £98 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£98
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium ...
9/10 Wonderful! (173 reviews)
"We absolutely love the location of this hotel. The staff were friendly and the nightly activities they had scheduled were great option for evenings in."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Latroupe La Granja
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

4 out of 5
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is £110 per night from 26 Jul to 27 Jul
£110
26 Jul - 27 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"The location is very central, just off the main shopping street. The room was clean, there was big bathroom with bathtub. We had really good breakfast. It's a fantastic hotel with reasonable price."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
ibis Bilbao Centro

ibis Bilbao Centro

1 out of 5
Concha Jeneralen Kalea, 28 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is £85 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
£85
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"The experience at check in was very good, and while the room was quite basic, it was a central location, close to a little cafe, and the breakfast at the hotel was very nice."

Reviewed on 1 Jul 2026

ibis Bilbao Centro
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Where to stay in Abando

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A modern building with a unique sculpture of a face made of flowers.

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.

A river with a bridge, a historic building with a clock tower, and modern architecture along the riverbank.

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.

A modern building with a cylindrical glass tower, surrounded by a park with benches and trees.
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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.

A red building with a sign reading "Mairie" and a staircase leading up to it.

Casco Viejo

Museums, theatres and historical sites highlight some notable features of Casco Viejo. Make a stop by Plaza Nueva or Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casco Viejo Station or Arriga Tram Stop to get around town.

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San Francisco

You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.

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