The relatively new Guggenheim Museum Bilbao devoted to modern art is one of the main attractions in the city. It was designed by the renowned Frank Gehry who believed to be one of the best contemporary architects working on this planet. The museum's core collection is focused (but not limited) on works by Vasily Kandinsky, Paul Klee and Piet Mondrian.
Other landmarks in Bilbao include the Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology, the Bellas Artes Museum, the Museum of Sea, the 14th century Gothic Church of Santiago and Ensanche Park. Though, perhaps most of the visitors flock to Bilbao just to witness marvelous metro (subway), designed by Norman Foster.
Bilbao also features some good beaches and a few scenic spots. The most popular picnic site is on Monte Archanda, northward from the old town. Getxo beach is the number one spot among surfers with a 100-year-old suspension bridge and an array of noisy bars and lively bars.
From Bilbao you can reach Pamblona to attend the annual San Fermin festival famous for its Running of the Bulls. But if you prefer calmer, non-violent pastime then International Festival of Documentary and Short Film of Bilbao is for you. The festival takes place end of November, early December.
And for food-lovers Saint Thomas Day is a must. It's held on 21 December and features traditional products from the region's rural areas and displayed on more than 300 stalls stretched between El Arenal and Plaza Nueva. The point is that you can buy or taste anything you want. We recommend talo con chorizo (corn tortilla and salami) and txakoli (sweet regional white wine).
The city offers lots of accommodations. Use our directory to find the best hotel deals and head for the vacation of your life!
The occupancy level for the hotels in Bilbao throughout the year is rather big. It could be very difficult to find cheap hotels in Bilbao at a reasonable price in a few weeks before the visit. The best way to arrange your hotel in Bilbao is minimum of 2 - 3 months in advance. You could get better prices and find more available hotels. If you could not find your hotel here, we could recommend Booked.net with Bilbao hotel booking at reasonable prices.
5 stars hotels in Bilbao
Silken Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao
This trendy, design hotel is full of fun features, in the same spirit as its world-famous neighbour – the Guggenheim Museum. It was designed by the renowned artist, Javier Mariscal.The Gran Hotel Domine looks out over the shining steel structure of the Guggenheim Museum – one of the most ...
Melia Bilbao
This modern hotel is surrounded by Bilbaos best-known landmarks, and boasts fantastic facilities and design, including award-winning dining, a spa, and a fabulous contemporary art collection.The Melia Bilbao is inspired by the works of the world-famous sculptor Eduardo Chillida and offers ...
Hotel Carlton
This elegant 5-star hotel is one of the citys most emblematic buildings and dates from 1926. It boasts a central position in Plaza de Federico Moyúa and an elegant restaurant.The hotel was designed in 1919 and is an architectural delight. Wander through the grand interiors and admire fabulous ...4 stars hotels in Bilbao
Silken Indautxu
The hotel, recently renovated, takes its name from the traditional district of Indautxu in the heart of the city´s commercial and financial area. Only ten minutes on foot from the Guggenheim Museum, Euskalduna´s Conference Hall and other places of interest like the Fine Arts Museum, the ...
Hesperia Bilbao
Located across the river from Bilbao’s world-famous Guggenheim Museum, this design hotel offers a fashionable setting for your stay in the Basque capital.The Hesperia Bilbao is set behind a unique, multicoloured façade in the heart of the city. It overlooks the River Nervión and is only a ...
Spa Husa Jardines de Albia
Located in Bilbao’s main business district, this contemporary hotel and spa is just a 5-minute walk from the instantly recognisable Guggenheim Museum.The main feature of the Husa Jardines de Albia is its urban spa, where you can enjoy a relaxing session in the Turkish bath. You can then cool ...3 stars hotels in Bilbao
Petit Palace Arana Bilbao
This modern hotel is set in an 18th-century building on the edge of Bilbao’s old town. It has free Wi-Fi and all rooms have hydromassage showers.The rooms in the Arana Bilbao all have flat-screen TVs and air conditioning.In the lobby you will find free newspapers and a free internet corner. ...
Abba Parque Hotel
Renovated in 2002, this hotel has fashionable, modern decoration with spacious lounges. The hotel boasts a great location, with the Euskalduna Congressional, Music Palace and the Maritime Museum all a short walk from the hotel. The Guggenheim and the Museum of Fine Arts are also found nearby.
Tryp Arenal
Tryp Arenal is set in the heart of Bilbao, next to the Arriaga Theatre and a short walk from the Guggenheim Museum. The hotel offers bright, elegant rooms with satellite TV.The Tryp Arenal is in Bilbao's old town, next to Abando Train Station. Casco Viejo Metro Station is just 150 metres away. ...2 stars hotels in Bilbao
Sirimiri
Free internet, flat-screen TVs and limited free parking are available at Sirimiri Hotel. The hotel is a 5-minute tram journey from the Guggenheim, in the old part of Bilbao.All guests have free use of the fitness centre. There is also a sauna, a tour desk and a traditional café-restaurant.
Hotel Vista Alegre
The Vista Alegre Hotel is named after the bullring situated beside it. Enjoy warm and inviting bedrooms as well as free wireless. Savour a drink in the bar at the end of the day.The Hotel Vista Alegre's excellent location in central Bilbao allows you to enjoy the city's attractions, including ...
Bilbao Jardines
This innovatively designed, new hotel is very well located for exploring on foot all the main sights of the city, and is close to the river in the old part of central Bilbao.Being situated in a pedestrian street, the hotel is surrounded by the charming atmosphere of the most historic part of ...1 star hotels in Bilbao
Hostal Don Claudio
The Don Claudio guesthouse located just 2 km from the centre of Bilbao in the Zorroza district. It offers free Wi-Fi, heating and TV.The guesthouse provides a self service for hot and cold beverages and pastries and there is free public parking just 20 metres from the building.Bicycles can be ...
Hotel Ripa
The Ripa Hotel Bilbao is situated in the city centre, three minutes away from the train station and with perfect connections with metro and tram. Situated in the bank of the estuary (Ría del Nervión) it offers magnificient views of the old part of the town (Casco Viejo) and the Arriaga ...
Ibis Bilbao Centro
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