Zabala Travel Guide
Bilbao
Popular places to visit
San Mames Stadium
Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
Plaza Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Zabala
Bilbao ROOMS & KITCHEN Zabalburu
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Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Great Breakfast
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Great location and comfortable room.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Batimont Suites & Apartments
Neat and tidy room at a great location. It is a five-minute walk from the train station. There's also a really cute cafe right next to it, so convenient for breakfast.
Reviewed on 15 Apr 2026
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Excellent attention, very recommended
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Very nice hotel. Very central to everything with extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zabala
Iralabarri
Though Iralabarri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like San Mames Stadium and Bizkaia Frontoia.
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Bilborock or Bay of Biscay.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
Ametzola
While Ametzola isn't home to many top sights, San Mames Stadium and Plaza Moyua are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Bilbao City Centre
Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like San Mames Stadium and Plaza Moyua. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.
