Bilbao City Centre Travel Guide

Name: Petit Palace Arana
Price range: £93
Rating: 8.2

Bilbao

A waterfront promenade with a modern stadium, a bridge, and a river.

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

A spacious atrium with high ceilings, large glass windows, and a crowd of people.

A cathedral interior with high vaulted ceilings, stained glass windows, and religious statues.

A historic cathedral with a large rose window and a tall bell tower.

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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

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

£21

per adult

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

£60

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

£207

per adult

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

£65

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

£59

per adult

88% of travellers recommend

Bilbao Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

£26

per adult

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Top hotels in Bilbao City Centre

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

Alameda de Mazarredo, 61 Bilbao Vizcaya

£162

26 Jul - 27 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! (1,009 reviews)

"Beautiful hotel in a very convenient location. The breakfast was also amazing."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

Calle Rodriguez Arias 66 Bilbao Vizcaya

£73

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 and the clean rooms ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)

"Our room smelled like cigarettes."

Reviewed on 17 Jul 2026

Latroupe La Granja

Plaza Biribila 3 Bilbao Bizkaia

£103

19 Jul - 20 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! (177 reviews)

"Es la primera vez quedandome en un hostel y me encanto!!!!!! El lugar tiene una ubicación perfecta, cerca de los buses, trenes, centro commercial y restaurantes."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13 Bilbao Vizcaya

£94

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! (1,001 reviews)

"Everything ok"

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2026

Radisson Collection Bilbao

Calle Gran Via 4 Bilbao

£191

26 Jul - 27 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. ...

Petit Palace Arana

C/ Bidebarrieta, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya

£93

26 Jul - 27 Jul

includes taxes & fees

Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...

8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)

"We stayed in the Petit Palace as a base for exploring Bilbao and the region and very pleased with the choice. The location is fantastic, on the edge of the old town. There is a train/metro station a couple of minutes away and it's a pleasant 25 minute riverside stroll to the Guggenheim. The building ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul 2026

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Where to stay in Bilbao City Centre

Find the best Bilbao City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Bilbao City Centre

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.

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A modern architectural building with a reflective surface and a unique design.

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.

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

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.

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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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