Zabala 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
Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastian, Hondarribia and Getaria
From Bilbao: Loyola, Getaria, Zarautz and San Sebastian Tour
Top hotels in Zabala
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Reviewed on 9 Aug 2025
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG
Reviewed on 7 Aug 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Zabala
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.
San Adrián
San Adrián might not have many top sights, but Ribera Market and Santiago Cathedral are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
Bilbao Old Town
Museums, shopping and theatres highlight some notable features of Bilbao Old Town. Make a stop by Santiago Cathedral or Plaza Nueva while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Arriga Tram Stop or Casco Viejo Station to get around town.
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.
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.
- 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