Art District Travel Guide
Bilbao
Visit Art District
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.
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.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Spend hours wandering through the exhibition halls of this grand institution that is filled with works of art that span several hundred years.
Dona Casilda Iturrizar Park
Delight in the beautiful surroundings of a city park that includes public art pieces, a museum and dozens of tree species from across the world.
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.
Top hotels in Art District
Hotel Melia Bilbao
"We had a great stay. We stayed in the Level floor for a few days and the amenities were excellent. The lounge provided great food and drinks."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"Absolutely delightful. Staff was fabulous. Breakfast is outstanding. Only criticism was with shower design. There is no mounted shampoo, conditioner or body wash. Thus, you must take small containers into the shower and there is no shelf to put them so you must put them on floor or outside of shower. ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Latroupe La Granja
"A really reallly nice hostel, each bed had its own lights and outlets. The cafe/lounge is very nice and breakfast is worth the 8 euro. Only downside is that noise travels quite easily through the building and there was a large group of teenagers having quite a lot of fun late into the night lol. ..."
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
"No hot water for showers after 9.30am, bedrooms could do with additional soundproofing. Kept awake by people in the streets at 4am. Lovely hotel for the most part and great location, but for the price point, some things were a let down"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
"Great room. Nice and spacious with very comfy beds. Tea/coffee making facilities along with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries such as toothbrush & shaving kits. Room was clean with towels changed daily. Really good selection of food for breakfast in buffet style. Hotel is on top of the bus station ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
"Huge, comfortable bed. Very clean room and social areas."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Art District
Bilbao City Centre
Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Plaza Moyua. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.
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.
Abando
Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and beautiful river views are just a few top things to explore in Abando. A visit to Guggenheim Museum Bilbao or Plaza Moyua might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.
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.
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.
