What is San Francisco like?

San Francisco is a neighbourhood that travellers like for its sightseeing tours, entertainment choices and theatres. Are you looking for San Francisco travel tips? Make sure that you visit Ensanche and Bay of Biscay while you're in the neighbourhood.

What's a favourite hotel to stay in San Francisco?

Based on our traveller data, Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only is one of the top choices for your stay in San Francisco. This hotel offers a full-service spa and an outdoor pool. Another good option for your stay in the neighbourhood is Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero .

How many hotels can I expect to find in San Francisco?

If you're searching for places to stay in Bilbao, choose from one of Expedia's 12 hotels and other accommodation options in San Francisco.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in San Francisco, will I receive a refund?

Yes, the majority of hotel reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel’s cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best options available in San Francisco.

What is there to do around this Bilbao neighbourhood?

Sights like Bilborock and Reproductions Museum Bilbao can be part of your cultural tour of San Francisco. As you're discovering the neighbourhood, Ensanche and Bay of Biscay are some other places worth a visit. Ribera Market, Galeria Da Vinci and Arriaga Theater are just a few of the places to visit in and around San Francisco. While you're out sightseeing, San Anton Bridge and Gran Casino Bilbao are a couple of additional sights to visit in Bilbao.

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1. Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

San Francisco

Shantell

includes taxes & fees

5 Oct - 6 Oct

A modern meeting room with a white table, blue chairs, a geometric wall design, and a large window.

2. Residencia Universitaria Resa Blas de Otero

San Francisco

"I took a train to Bilbao, and the Residentia was within easy walking distance. The facility was incredibly clean and honestly, if someone had told me it had just been built completed the day before I would've believed them. I can't say enough about the staff. The two women that were at the front desk were very friendly and welcoming, andmore than helpful as they got me glasses needed to witness the eclipse. Thank you."

Terence

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A modern living room with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, a TV, and large windows with curtains.

3. Apartamentos Líbere Bilbao La Vieja

San Francisco

Kimberly

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern bedroom with a large bed, a bedside table, a floor lamp, a mirror, and a wardrobe.

4. Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Bilbao Old Town, 0.2 km from San Francisco

Victoria

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

5. Hotel ILUNION Abando Bilbao

Abando, 0.7 km from San Francisco

Alan

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a small desk, a shower area, and a view of the outdoors.

6. LETOH LETOH Bilbao

Bilbao Old Town, 0.4 km from San Francisco

Vivian

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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7. ibis Bilbao Centro

Indautxu, 0.6 km from San Francisco

Kelly

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A hotel with a classic architectural style, featuring a prominent dome and a statue on top.

8. NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

Bilbao Old Town, 0.5 km from San Francisco

Sorin

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

9. Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

Abando, 0.5 km from San Francisco

Gabriel

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A spacious lobby with large windows, modern furniture, and unique lighting fixtures.

10. Spirit Hotel Gran Bilbao

Santutxu, 1.1 km from San Francisco

Minerva

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a lamp, and a view of the outside balcony.

11. Select Bilbao

Bilbao Old Town, 0.4 km from San Francisco

Adriana

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern restaurant with round tables and cushioned seating, a wine cellar in the background, and a glass partition separating the dining area from the rest of the space.

12. Barceló Bilbao Nervión

Castaños, 1 km from San Francisco

Guy

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern bar area with a counter, seating, and a sign reading 'VOCO BY IHG'.

13. voco Bilbao City by IHG

Iralabarri, 0.6 km from San Francisco

john

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A staircase with stone walls, a handrail, and a cushion on the steps.

14. Latroupe La Granja

Abando, 0.6 km from San Francisco

Felipe

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A library with bookshelves, leather chairs, and tables.

15. Goien Boutique Hotel

Bilbao Old Town, 0.4 km from San Francisco

Susan

includes taxes & fees

22 Oct - 23 Oct

A staircase with wooden steps and metal railings, leading to a stone wall with arched windows.

16. Petit Palace Arana

Bilbao Old Town, 0.4 km from San Francisco

Hermes

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a wooden headboard, a TV mounted on the wall, a balcony with a view of buildings, and a window with curtains.

17. Casual Bilbao Mardones

Bilbao Old Town, 0.3 km from San Francisco

Ian

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a coffee maker, and a view of the city through the window.

18. Pensión Ama Bilbao

Bilbao Old Town, 0.4 km from San Francisco

Vincent

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A red building with multiple windows and balconies, labeled 'Seicotel Arenal.'

19. Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Bilbao Old Town, 0.5 km from San Francisco

Joan

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A hotel interior with a grand staircase, a reception area, and a view of the outside building.

20. Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia

Abando, 0.9 km from San Francisco

Luisa

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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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.

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While you're in Indautxu, take in top sights like Ensanche or Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.

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