12-Day Spain City Break in Bilbao

Your exciting city break begins as soon as you arrive in the beautiful city of Bilbao. You’ll stay in Bilbao for 11 nights.

You’ll choose between some of the best hotels and places to stay, all conveniently located in downtown Bilbao. To feel pampered during your visit, you can stay at a hotel like Gran Hotel Domine Bilbao. This 5-star luxury hotel has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 1,237 previous guests.

A popular 4-star hotel promising a comfortable stay at an excellent location is Sercotel Coliseo Bilbao Hotel. This hotel has been praised by 4,055 previous guests in reviews, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

For the budget-conscious traveler, choose a hotel with cheap deals like the 3-star Sercotel Arenal Bilbao Hotel. This popular hotel has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 2,622 guests.

If these hotels are unavailable for your city break in Bilbao, we will help you find the best alternatives for your stay. With lots of excellent hotels to choose from, you're sure to have a fantastic experience during your city break.

Bilbao has plenty of sights, monuments, and places of interest to explore. Luckily, you have plenty of time to do so for the next 12 days. Choose an early flight to get started with your sightseeing in Bilbao right away.

An attraction we recommend you check out today is Federiko Moiua enparantza. This spectacular travel destination and top-tier point of interest has an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 9,235 travelers.

When you're ready to head out for dinner, an excellent restaurant you may want to try is El Globo taberna. This restaurant has an impressive average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 5,994 customers and is sure to satisfy your hunger after a long day of exploring.

Another acclaimed restaurant in the city of Bilbao is Gure Kabi jatetxea. Rated at an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 1,296 customers, guests often have an outstanding experience at this restaurant.

Bilbao is also home to several great bars for every travel budget.

This is the time to raise a toast for the beginning of your incredible 12-day vacation in Bilbao!

Wake up to day 2 of your exciting city break in Bilbao. You still have 10 nights left in Bilbao, and we recommend that you spend this day relaxing, sightseeing, and dining at the most wonderful places the city has to offer. Here's how you can make the most out of today!

One of the top places you can visit in Bilbao today is the incredible Guggenheim Museum. This attraction is a museum building and place of interest, rated an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars by 64,815 visitors. Around 530,967 travelers visit this attraction every year.

This top destination among visitors in Bilbao.

If you’re keen to experience more memorable moments in Bilbao, check out the best-rated tours the city offers. Discover all of the top-rated activities you can do on this day in Bilbao below.

After or in between exploring Bilbao, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Mugi taberna, which is a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 986 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant to consider is La Barraca jatetxea. This restaurant is popular with locals as well as travelers and is rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 842 customers.

Get some rest at your hotel in preparation for another wonderful day in Bilbao to come!

On day 3 of your fun city break in Bilbao, you’ll experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city. You now have 9 nights left in Bilbao.

Start this beautiful day with a visit to a top-rated top-tier point of interest and attraction in Bilbao, the Carola garabia. About 509 visitors have rated this attraction an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

To make your day special, check out all the available tours and tickets in the city! Bilbao has something for every interest and travel budget.

Exploring Bilbao's best attractions and hidden gems can make you quickly lose track of time. Make sure to grab something to eat and use this opportunity to learn more about Bilbao's food culture.

Zurima jatetxea is one of the most popular restaurants in Bilbao. Most people can find something that fits their taste from Zurima jatetxea’s excellent menu. Approximately 784 customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out Nura jatetxea. This Bilbao-based restaurant is one of locals’ favorites and has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from 586 customers.

If you’re up for getting a drink, consider going to Arpiku. Around 571 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating another amazing day in Bilbao, Spain.

Wake up to day 4 of your exciting city break in Bilbao. You still have 8 nights left in Bilbao, and we recommend that you spend this day relaxing, sightseeing, and dining at the most wonderful places the city has to offer. Here's how you can make the most out of today!

One of the top places you can visit in Bilbao today is the incredible Bilboko Donejakue katedrala. This attraction is a church and place of interest, rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 6,802 visitors.

This top destination among visitors in Bilbao.

If you’re keen to experience more memorable moments in Bilbao, check out the best-rated tours the city offers. Discover all of the top-rated activities you can do on this day in Bilbao below.

After or in between exploring Bilbao, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Zarate jatetxea, which is a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars by 525 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant to consider is Arpiku. This restaurant is popular with locals as well as travelers and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 571 customers.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, a popular bar you can go to is Marzana taberna. This place has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

Get some rest at your hotel in preparation for another wonderful day in Bilbao to come!

On day 5 of your fun city break in Bilbao, you’ll experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city. You now have 7 nights left in Bilbao.

Start this beautiful day with a visit to a top-rated footbridge and attraction in Bilbao, the Zubizuri. About 10,295 visitors have rated this attraction an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

To make your day special, check out all the available tours and tickets in the city! Bilbao has something for every interest and travel budget.

Exploring Bilbao's best attractions and hidden gems can make you quickly lose track of time. Make sure to grab something to eat and use this opportunity to learn more about Bilbao's food culture.

Ágape jatetxea is one of the most popular restaurants in Bilbao. Most people can find something that fits their taste from Ágape jatetxea’s excellent menu. Approximately 1,513 customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out Restaurante Pentxo. This Bilbao-based restaurant is one of locals’ favorites and has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 1,466 customers.

If you’re up for getting a drink, consider going to Iñakiren Taberna. Around 697 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating another amazing day in Bilbao, Spain.

Wake up to day 6 of your exciting city break in Bilbao. You still have 6 nights left in Bilbao, and we recommend that you spend this day relaxing, sightseeing, and dining at the most wonderful places the city has to offer. Here's how you can make the most out of today!

This top destination among visitors in Bilbao.

If you’re keen to experience more memorable moments in Bilbao, check out the best-rated tours the city offers. Discover all of the top-rated activities you can do on this day in Bilbao below.

After or in between exploring Bilbao, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Marzana taberna, which is a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 934 customers.

Another top-rated restaurant to consider is Iñakiren Taberna. This restaurant is popular with locals as well as travelers and is rated an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 697 customers.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, a popular bar you can go to is Aralar jatetxea. This place has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 678 customers.

Get some rest at your hotel in preparation for another wonderful day in Bilbao to come!

On day 7 of your fun city break in Bilbao, you’ll experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city. You now have 5 nights left in Bilbao.

Start this beautiful day with a visit to a top-rated park and attraction in Bilbao, the Doña Casilda Iturrizar park. About 9,643 visitors have rated this attraction an average of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

To make your day special, check out all the available tours and tickets in the city! Bilbao has something for every interest and travel budget.

Exploring Bilbao's best attractions and hidden gems can make you quickly lose track of time. Make sure to grab something to eat and use this opportunity to learn more about Bilbao's food culture.

Aralar jatetxea is one of the most popular restaurants in Bilbao. Most people can find something that fits their taste from Aralar jatetxea’s excellent menu. Approximately 678 customers have rated this popular restaurant an average of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

If you’re in the mood for something different, check out Iturriza Taberna. This Bilbao-based restaurant is one of locals’ favorites and has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars from 550 customers.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating another amazing day in Bilbao, Spain.

Wake up to day 8 of your exciting city break in Bilbao. You still have 4 nights left in Bilbao, and we recommend that you spend this day relaxing, sightseeing, and dining at the most wonderful places the city has to offer. Here's how you can make the most out of today!

This top destination among visitors in Bilbao.

If you’re keen to experience more memorable moments in Bilbao, check out the best-rated tours the city offers. Discover all of the top-rated activities you can do on this day in Bilbao below.

After or in between exploring Bilbao, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city. An excellent option is Kirol jatetxea, which is a popular restaurant with an exciting menu. This restaurant has an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 401 customers.

Get some rest at your hotel in preparation for another wonderful day in Bilbao to come!

On day 9 of your fun city break in Bilbao, you’ll experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city. You now have 3 nights left in Bilbao.

To make your day special, check out all the available tours and tickets in the city! Bilbao has something for every interest and travel budget.

Exploring Bilbao's best attractions and hidden gems can make you quickly lose track of time. Make sure to grab something to eat and use this opportunity to learn more about Bilbao's food culture.

If you’re up for getting a drink, consider going to Taberna Basaras. Around 354 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating another amazing day in Bilbao, Spain.

Wake up to day 10 of your exciting city break in Bilbao. You still have 2 nights left in Bilbao, and we recommend that you spend this day relaxing, sightseeing, and dining at the most wonderful places the city has to offer. Here's how you can make the most out of today!

One of the top places you can visit in Bilbao today is the incredible Artxanda Funicular. This attraction is a funicular and place of interest, rated an average of 4.4 out of 5 stars by 4,055 visitors.

This top destination among visitors in Bilbao.

If you’re keen to experience more memorable moments in Bilbao, check out the best-rated tours the city offers. Discover all of the top-rated activities you can do on this day in Bilbao below.

After or in between exploring Bilbao, treat yourself to a delicious meal at a nice restaurant in the city.

If you feel like having a drink or two after your meal, a popular bar you can go to is Gaztandegi taberna. This place has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars by 431 customers.

Get some rest at your hotel in preparation for another wonderful day in Bilbao to come!

On day 11 of your fun city break in Bilbao, you’ll experience more of the best attractions and activities in the city. You now have 1 night left in Bilbao.

To make your day special, check out all the available tours and tickets in the city! Bilbao has something for every interest and travel budget.

Exploring Bilbao's best attractions and hidden gems can make you quickly lose track of time. Make sure to grab something to eat and use this opportunity to learn more about Bilbao's food culture.

If you’re up for getting a drink, consider going to Antxoa Taberna. Around 240 customers have given this incredible bar an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Raise a toast and enjoy celebrating another amazing day in Bilbao, Spain.

Your city break in Bilbao is coming to an end, and it's soon time to say goodbye to the city.

Depending on how much time you have on your departure day, this is your chance to catch one last glimpse of the beautiful city of Bilbao. We recommend doing some last-minute shopping or sightseeing.

If you can catch a later flight, we recommend visiting some of the attractions you may not yet have had the time to explore. This extra time will let you dive into more iconic landmarks and uncover hidden gems.

Plaza Bizkaia enparantza park is a fantastic attraction you could visit on your last day in Bilbao. This park and popular site of interest has an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars from 773 visitors.

You'll then say farewell to Bilbao and begin your journey home, now filled with unforgettable experiences, memories, and photos from Spain!