About Bilbao - presentation, information, photos and recommendations

Bilbao, Bilbo called in Basque, is the sixth largest city in Spain, the most impressive main port and industrial center north of the country.

Located Nervion River, 14 km from the seashore, Bilbao is the most important city in the Basque Country region.

After a period of economic decline, Bilbao has invested in tourism, urban renewal and cultural jewel again becoming the Basque region.

Miracles of modern architecture such as the Guggenheim Museum and attract thousands of tourists Euskalduna Palace in Bilbao, contrasting sharply with the "Casco Viejo" - the historic, dating from the fourteenth century.

This old part of town is on the right side of the river, between the Puente de San Antón and San Nicolás Church and is linked to the new city - Ensanche - by five bridges.

The historic center is focused around seven streets - "Siete Calles" Somer, Artecalle, tender, Belosticalle, Carnicer Vieja, and Barrencalle Barrencalle Barena.

Bilbao continued to renew urban metro system around a new Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and the opening.

A new style tram EuskoTran was introduced in 2002. The efforts to renew and modernize the city, Bilbao is now one of the most modern cities in the South. The process continues, so it is unique in building a tower planned by Cesar Pelli, who will serve as headquarters for the Basque regional government.

Visitors from around the world enjoy the cultural richness, and gastronomy of the city of Bilbao.

Basque cuisine is one of the most popular in Spain, and the city boasts some of the best restaurants.


Bilbao | Bilbao, Bilbo called in Basque, is the sixth largest city in Spain, the most impressive main port and industrial center north of the country.

Located Nervion River, 14 km from the seashore, Bilbao is the most important city in the Basque Country region

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Hotel Urban Sondika By Eurotels, Bilbao

Hotel Urban Sondika By Eurotels

Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

    • Airplane (03/07 - 03/06/2026)
    • No transport provided
    Palacio Urgoiti Golf, Bilbao

    Palacio Urgoiti Golf

    Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

    • Hotel with indoor pool  
    • Airplane (03/07 - 03/06/2026)
    • No transport provided
    Lopez De Haro, Bilbao

    Lopez De Haro

    Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

    • Hotel Luxury  
    • Airplane (01/05 - 01/04/2026)
    • No transport provided
    Carlton, Bilbao

    Carlton

    Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

    • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
    • Airplane (01/04 - 01/03/2026)
    • No transport provided
    Miro, Bilbao

    Miro

    Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

      • Airplane (12/30 - 12/29/2025)
      • No transport provided
      Arenal Bilbao, Bilbao

      Arenal Bilbao

      Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

        • Airplane (12/21 - 12/20/2025)
        • No transport provided
        Hesperia Zubialde, Bilbao

        Hesperia Zubialde

        Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

        • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
        • Airplane (12/21 - 12/20/2025)
        • No transport provided
        Hotel Photo Zabalburu, Bilbao

        Hotel Photo Zabalburu

        Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

          • Airplane (12/30 - 12/29/2025)
          • No transport provided
          Hotel Euba, Bilbao

          Hotel Euba

          Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

          • Hotel with parking  
          • Airplane (03/07 - 03/06/2026)
          • No transport provided
          Hotel Nh La Avanzada, Bilbao

          Hotel Nh La Avanzada

          Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

          • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
          • Airplane (03/07 - 03/06/2026)
          • No transport provided
          Ortuella, Bilbao

          Ortuella

          Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

          • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
          • Airplane (03/07 - 03/06/2026)
          • No transport provided
          Bilbao Jardines, Bilbao

          Bilbao Jardines

          Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

            • Airplane (12/30 - 12/29/2025)
            • No transport provided
            Sercotel Coliseo, Bilbao

            Sercotel Coliseo

            Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

            • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
            • Airplane (12/30 - 12/29/2025)
            • No transport provided
            Hotel Seminario Bilbao, Bilbao

            Hotel Seminario Bilbao

            Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

            • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
            • Airplane (12/23 - 12/22/2025)
            • No transport provided
            Ibis Bilbao Centro, Bilbao

            Ibis Bilbao Centro

            Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

            • Hotel with parking  
            • Airplane (01/13 - 01/12/2026)
            • No transport provided
            Sercotel Gran Bilbao, Bilbao

            Sercotel Gran Bilbao

            Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

            • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
            • Airplane (12/22 - 12/21/2025)
            • No transport provided
            Hotel Bilbao Aterpetxea Hostel, Bilbao

            Hotel Bilbao Aterpetxea Hostel

            Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

              • Airplane (12/21 - 12/20/2025)
              • No transport provided
              Artetxe, Bilbao

              Artetxe

              Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

                • Airplane (12/30 - 12/29/2025)
                • No transport provided
                Casual Bilbao Gurea, Bilbao

                Casual Bilbao Gurea

                Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

                  • Airplane (12/30 - 12/29/2025)
                  • No transport provided
                  Hotel La Estrella Ostatu, Bilbao

                  Hotel La Estrella Ostatu

                  Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

                  • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
                  • Airplane (01/14 - 01/13/2026)
                  • No transport provided
                  Ria De Bilbao, Bilbao

                  Ria De Bilbao

                  Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

                  • Hotel with parking  
                  • Airplane (12/21 - 12/20/2025)
                  • No transport provided
                  Bilbao Plaza, Bilbao

                  Bilbao Plaza

                  Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

                    • Airplane (12/30 - 12/29/2025)
                    • No transport provided
                    Cosmov Bilbao Hotel, Bilbao

                    Cosmov Bilbao Hotel

                    Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

                      • Airplane (12/23 - 12/22/2025)
                      • No transport provided
                      Hotel Estadio, Bilbao

                      Hotel Estadio

                      Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

                      • Hotel with wi-fi Internet  
                      • Airplane (03/10 - 03/09/2026)
                      • No transport provided
                      Ripa, Bilbao

                      Ripa

                      Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain

                        • Airplane (03/10 - 03/09/2026)
                        • No transport provided

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