--- title: "Bilbao" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Bilbao." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/bilbao" locale: "en" --- # Bilbao Primary place hint: Bilbao, Spain ## Breadcrumbs [Europe](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/europe) > [Spain](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/spain) > [Basque Country](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/basque-country) > [Bilbao](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/bilbao) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/bilbao) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Bilbao ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Bilbao with the best hotel views. - [Secretplaces](https://www.secretplaces.com/spain/basque-country/vizcaya/bilbao/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes) (secretplaces.com) Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site focused on small, stylish and authentic places to stay. This page presents an independent selection of small hotels, B&Bs, boutique hotels and holiday homes in Bilbao, with listed examples including Bilder Boutique Hotel and Iturrienea Ostatua. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/spain/aragon-basque-country-and-navarra/bilbao) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major travel publication offering professionally edited destination guides, travel articles, guidebooks, and trip-planning services. Its Bilbao destination page is a helpful planning overview, introducing when to go, how to shape a holiday, and places to visit. - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/bilbao/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site focused on structured destination guides, comparison tools, budgeting, and itinerary planning. Their Bilbao guide offers a well-rounded city introduction, spanning Basque culture, architecture, the Guggenheim Museum, neighborhoods, pintxos, arts, and festivals. - [Adventurous Kate](https://www.adventurouskate.com/things-to-do-in-bilbao-spain/) (adventurouskate.com) Adventurous Kate is Kate McCulley's solo female travel blog, focused on safety, destination inspiration, and candid travel writing. Her Bilbao guide is a practical activity roundup, covering museums, food, boat rides, and broader ways to experience the Basque Country’s largest city. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/2-days-in-bilbao-itinerary/) (abrokenbackpack.com) A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destination guides, travel tips, and living-abroad resources. Their two-day Bilbao itinerary is a practical guide for shaping a short visit with clear planning tips and weekend-friendly pacing. - [Girl About The Globe](https://www.girlabouttheglobe.com/the-best-bilbao-free-tours-to-sign-up-for-in-2024/) (girlabouttheglobe.com) Girl About The Globe is a travel blog and solo female travel resource focused on conscious travel, destination guidance, and practical planning for independent travelers. Their Bilbao guide is a helpful resource for exploring culture, art, history, the Guggenheim Museum, Casco Viejo, and free tour options. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/best-hostels-in-bilbao-spain/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, hostels, gear, and independent travel resources. Their Bilbao hostel guide is useful for budget travelers comparing social stays, money-saving options, and places suited to meeting other travelers. - [Travel To Blank](https://traveltoblank.com/visit-bilbao-spain-in-10-kilometers/) (traveltoblank.com) Travel To Blank is a travel site focused on destination guides, walking routes, sustainable travel ideas, and practical trip planning. Their one-day Bilbao guide gives travelers a focused way to see key city sights, architecture, and the Guggenheim Museum on a short visit. - [Velvet Escape](https://velvetescape.com/guggenheim-museum-bilbao-photos/) (velvetescape.com) Velvet Escape is Keith Jenkins' luxury travel blog, covering culture, food, nature, destination guides, and polished travel experiences. His Guggenheim Museum Bilbao article is a strong fit for travelers interested in the museum's contemporary architecture and importance as a major Bilbao attraction. - [The Travel Hack](https://thetravelhack.com/travel/the-guggenheim-museum-in-bilbao/) (thetravelhack.com) The Travel Hack is a travel blog by Monica Stott focused on weekend breaks, short trips, packing light, and practical travel ideas. Her Guggenheim Museum Bilbao article highlights the building's visual impact and offers a thoughtful angle on experiencing and photographing it. ## Travel Videos - [Brian and Carrie](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYNDiOmOW50) (youtube.com) Brian and Carrie is a YouTube travel channel from Brian and Carrie focused on affordable travel and life on the road. This Bilbao travel video captures a first-time visit with a helpful day of exploring the city, river area, and Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.