La Peña Travel Guide
Bilbao
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
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian
From Bilbao: Loyola, Getaria, Zarautz and San Sebastian Tour
Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastian, Hondarribia and Getaria
Top hotels in La Peña
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
voco Bilbao City by IHG
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025
Hotel Melia Bilbao
Other neighbourhoods around La Peña
San Adrián
San Adrián might not have many top sights, but Ribera Market and Plaza Miguel de Unamuno are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Ribera Market and Santiago Cathedral are some notable places to visit nearby.
Ibaiondo
If you're spending time in Ibaiondo, check out sights like Ribera Market or Santiago Cathedral and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Atxuri Tram Station or Ribera Tram Stop.
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.
Iralabarri
Though Iralabarri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gran Casino Bilbao and Ensanche.
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- San Mames Stadium
- Port of Bilbao
- Bay of Biscay
- Sopelana Beach
- San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
- Plaza Nueva
- Plaza Moyua
- Ribera Market
- Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall
- University of Deusto Bilbao
- Laga Beach
- Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
- Arriaga Theater
- Santiago Cathedral
- Vizcaya Bridge
- Hospital Universitario Cruces
- Castle of Butron
- Zubizuri Bridge