Iturrialde Travel Guide
Bilbao
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Iturrialde
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"Stayed one night on the way to Seville, and the room was very comfortable, exactly as indicated online, and the location was great. The rooftop bar is lovely and the staff were friendly and helpful. Exactly what you would expect from a hotel in this bracket. We had a standard double room with interior ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Latroupe La Granja
"Great location for seeing Bilbao on short 2 night stay, staff welcoming. Clean. Quiet considering busy hub for buses with local people coming and going to work. Glad to have had own bathroom in hostel type stay. Busy place probably do to convenient location."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
"Very much a luxury hotel, we had a junior suite for a family of 3 and it was more than enough space. All the staff were great and we had everything we needed. In a great location between Guggenheim and the old town. One small point that as it’s in the centre of the town, it was a little noisy at ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
"Excellent stay"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
"A really pleasant, clean and central hotel that accommodated me and my bicycle for a couple of days. Fresh and with a pleasant breakfast / dining area."
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Hotel New Bilbao Airport
"The room was a great size and nice quality bedding and towels. Great shower. Not much available in terms of food and drink. They offer a continental breakfast (which I didn't have time for) but no restaurant. Some limited beverages available at check in desk. I'd happily stay there again."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Iturrialde
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.
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.
Santutxu
When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ribera Market or Plaza Miguel de Unamuno and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Bilborock or Ensanche.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
