Things to Do in Abando, Bilbao

The wealthiest district in Bilbao, featuring a fully urbanized area with various shops and restaurants. It includes landmarks like the Gran Vía and the nearby Abandoibarra park along the estuary.

  • Stained Glass Window at Bilbao Abando Indalecio Prieto StationHistoric Landmark
  • Nerua Guggenheim BilbaoFine Dining
  • ZarateSeafood

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Abando in Bilbao

Top things to do in Abando

  • Stained Glass Window at Bilbao Abando Indalecio Prieto Station

    Stained Glass Window at Bilbao Abando Indalecio Prieto Station

    Historic Landmark

    Marvel at this immense work of art that greets arrivals to the city.

  • Palacio Euskalduna

    Palacio Euskalduna

    4.6 · 6.7k
    Palace Museum

    convention centre and concert hall in Bilbao, Spain

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    5 PM – 8 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • DendAZ

    DendAZ

    4.5 · 19.1k
    Specialty Store

    Fitness center, cinema, theater, exhibitions & lectures in a Philippe Starck-designed space.

    Every day
    8 AM – 9 PM
  • Parque de Doña Casilda de Iturrizar

    Parque de Doña Casilda de Iturrizar

    4.6 · 12.3k
    City Park

    City center 21-acre park with sweeping lawns, a pond, fountains & pergola, open since 1907.

    Every day
    12 AM – 12 AM
  • Power Records

    Power Records

    4.7 · 455
    Record Store

    A record store in Bilbao, it offers a large collection of new and second-hand vinyl records across various musical genres including rock, indie, jazz, soul, hip hop, and electronic music.

    Mon–Fri
    10:30 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 8 PM
    Sat
    10:30 AM – 2 PM, 4:30 PM – 8 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Deco for Curious

    4.9 · 101
    Antique Market
    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 2 PM, 4 PM – 8 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Abando

  • Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao

    Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao

    Michelin
    Fine Dining· €100+

    If you find the idea of eating inside a museum tempting, there’s no better place than the Guggenheim Bilbao, where the unique design of the building reverberates throughout your experience here.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    1 PM – 2:30 PM
    Thu–Fri
    1 PM – 2:30 PM, 8 PM – 9 PM
    Sat
    1 PM – 2:30 PM, 8 PM – 9 PM
    Sun
    1 PM – 2:30 PM
  • Zarate

    Zarate

    Michelin
    Seafood· $$$

    The history of Zarate is that of a man passionate about fishing and the sea, to the point where his cooking is described as “tidal-inspired cuisine”.

  • Cokooncafé

    Cokooncafé

    4.7 · 1.6k
    Breakfast· €10–20

    A cozy and pet-friendly cafe near the Guggenheim Museum, known for its breakfast and brunch dishes, coffee, and gluten-free bread options.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    9 AM – 2 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 2 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 1:30 PM
  • Arvo Coffee & Plants

    Arvo Coffee & Plants

    4.6 · 1.8k
    Coffee Shop· €10–20

    A small coffee and breakfast bar near the Guggenheim museum, known for its pancakes, avocado toast, iced chai lattes, and Basque cheesecake.

    Mon–Thu
    8:30 AM – 4 PM
    Fri
    8:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sat
    8:30 AM – 7 PM
    Sun
    8:30 AM – 4 PM
  • Euskalduna Palace

    Euskalduna Palace

    4.6 · 6.7k
    Live Music

    A multipurpose complex, this landmark in Bilbao features a concert hall, opera house, and conference facilities, with a main auditorium for theater, ballet, concerts, and opera.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    5 PM – 8 PM
    Sat
    Closed
    Sun
    Closed
  • TAULA Brunch Indautxu

    4.7 · 1.7k
    Brunch· €10–20
    Mon–Thu
    9 AM – 9:30 PM
    Fri
    9 AM – 10:30 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 10:30 PM
    Sun
    9 AM – 9:30 PM
  • Residence

    Residence

    4.6 · 1.1k
    Cocktail Bar· €1–10

    A cozy whiskey bar in Bilbao, known for its extensive selection of Scotch, Irish, and Japanese whiskies, craft cocktails, and live Irish music.

    Mon–Thu
    3 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    1 PM – 2:30 AM
    Sat
    1 PM – 2:30 AM
    Sun
    1 PM – 1 AM
  • Singular

    Singular

    4.5 · 1.4k
    Gastropub· €10–20

    Good choice of beers with at least one local one on draught. Additional choices in cans. Good selection of Raciones if you want a snack.

    Mon–Thu
    10:30 AM – 11 PM
    Fri
    10:30 AM – 1:30 AM
    Sat
    12:30 PM – 1:30 AM
    Sun
    Closed
  • La Mula de Moscú

    La Mula de Moscú

    4.4 · 1.9k
    Cocktail Bar· €10–20

    A cocktail bar and snack spot located in the center of Bilbao.

    Mon–Thu
    4 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    4 PM – 2:30 AM
    Sat
    4 PM – 2:30 AM
    Sun
    1 PM – 9 PM
  • Mina

    Mina

    Michelin
    Fine Dining· $$$$

    Life, both professionally and personally, often demands constant growth in order to stay ahead of the curve, that famous ‘renew yourself or die’ mantra that countless chefs have espoused in their ...

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Map of Abando with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Stained Glass Window at Bilbao Abando Indalecio Prieto Station
  2. 2Nerua Guggenheim Bilbao
  3. 3Zarate
  4. 4Cokooncafé
  5. 5Palacio Euskalduna
  6. 6DendAZ
  7. 7Parque de Doña Casilda de Iturrizar
  8. 8Power Records
  9. 9Arvo Coffee & Plants
  10. 10Euskalduna Palace

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