Zabala
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.
Things to do
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
Rioja Wine Tour: wineries and Laguardia from Bilbao
Bilbao, Guggenheim and Gaztelugatxe from San Sebastian
Top hotels in Zabala
Bilbao ROOMS & KITCHEN Zabalburu
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Reviewed on 22 Mar, 2026
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Everyone was so helpful and friendly. The facilities are in perfect condition throughout. Great location
Reviewed on 10 May, 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Roof terrace is useless and staff not very helpful.
Reviewed on 10 May, 2026
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Excellent location. Nice walk along the river to the Guggenheim and old town. Close to a tram stop. Good selection at breakfast and reasonable bar prices.
Reviewed on 29 Apr, 2026
Latroupe La Granja
The shared spaces are lovely. They really make an effort to make this place feel comfortable, clean and welcoming. The actual room though are not great. Just bunk beds with curtains. I guess it is nice to have the toilet, sink and shower in the room, but when you are sharing a room, I would have ...
Reviewed on 4 May, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG
We stayed there because of closeness to airport. Nice hotel , clean, nice staff. We had to leave to early for the airport to have breakfast. The restaurant attached to hotel was good for dinner. 3 of us 3 different dinners all good.
Reviewed on 10 May, 2026
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 Bilborock or Ensanche.
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.
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.
