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Bilbao

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Bilborock

7.8/10 (10 reviews)
Get tickets for a show at Bilborock, a popular theatre in Bilbao. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.
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Things to do

Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

£60
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

£24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket
Aerial view of a church in Spain

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

£64
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Rioja wine tour: 2 wineries from Bilbao

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

£77
per adult
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
Picture 12 for Activity Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

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

£42
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour

Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour

£14
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
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Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

4 out of 5
Mesedeetako Kaia 3 Bilbao
The price is £89 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£89
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (420 reviews)
"Decent hotel in a convenient location close to the Old town. Staff were lovely and rooms were clean. My one real negative would be the lack of lounge chairs at the pool."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero

Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero

2 out of 5
C/ de las Cortes, 38 Bilbao Vizcaya
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The price is £70 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£70
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao ...
7.4/10 Good! (357 reviews)
"Studio with kitchen facilities ok if very basic. Location quite handy for most places - historic centre, Guggenheim, station etc but area fairly run down and a bit neglected. Breakfast is supplied at nearby cafe which was good. Ok for short break."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero
Barceló Bilbao Nervión

Barceló Bilbao Nervión

4 out of 5
Paseo Campo Volantin 11 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is £115 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£115
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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 property ...
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is £161 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
£161
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Very well located. Got to wait the next day to know whether you're booked in the wellness center. No independent 1/2 bathroom and no efficient CMV"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

4 out of 5
Calle Perez Galdos, 56 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is £73 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
£73
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"Good location by train station but slightly far from old town. Everything was fine and pleasant."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is £86 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£86
4 Oct - 5 Oct
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! (1,006 reviews)
"Staff was very helpful. The rooms are comfortable and although some of the spaces are showing signs of minor deterioration, the rooms were clean and quiet."

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2026

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
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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.

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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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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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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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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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