Zabala
Bilbao
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.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
Bizkaia Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika from Bilbao
Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
Top hotels in Zabala
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Nice hotel, beautiful rooftop terrace, great breakfast. Their main restaurant on the first floor wasn't very good, but the lobby bar was excellent.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
The staff was incredibly helpful and kind. They were able to accommodate my needs and I felt safe and comfortable staying there.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Great location, friendly helpful staff and comfortable bed. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Clean and comfort but is more like a business hotel than a holiday location. Staff seemed polite but not especially friendly
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Great location.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
Excellent service!
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Zabala
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Ensanche 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, Ensanche 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 Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.
Abando
Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and beautiful river views are just a few top things to explore in Abando. A visit to Plaza Moyua or Ensanche might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.
