Hidden gems in Bilbao

More than just that shiny museum, txiki! 🌙 Learn "aupa" - it's how we hype everything in Euskara. Catch the sunset from Etxebarria Park, then hit Casco Viejo for pintxos-hopping like a local. Did you know we turned an industrial port into an art lover's paradise? That's the Bilbao effect ✨

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What Can You Find in Bilbao?

Here's what locals recommend across 4 categories in Bilbao.

Meeting Point Cafe
HARA kafe taberna
36
coffee
4.7avg
Namaste Restaurante
Empanadas Malvón
29
restaurants
4.6avg
Artziniega’s Ethnographic Museum
Aguinaga Mercedes-Benz museoa
17
museums
4.6avg
Arenal Park
Parque Infantil Doña Casilda
15
parks
4.6avg

97 authentic local spots across 4 categories in Bilbao

Top-Rated Spots in Bilbao

The highest-rated local spots in Bilbao, loved by locals and verified by reviews.

#1
Empanadas Malvón

Empanadas Malvón

4.9
213 reviews
RestaurantsAbando Centro
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#2
Emeki Cafés

Emeki Cafés

4.9
83 reviews
CoffeeCasco Viejo
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#3
Namaste Restaurante

Namaste Restaurante

4.8
729 reviews
RestaurantsAbando Centro
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#4
Café Aitana

Café Aitana

4.8
588 reviews
CoffeeErrekalde
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#5
Restaurante Aura

Restaurante Aura

4.8
461 reviews
RestaurantsCasco Viejo
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#6
Café Originale - Specialty Coffee

Café Originale - Specialty Coffee

4.8
285 reviews
CoffeeAbando Centro
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#7
Rongorri Restaurante

Rongorri Restaurante

4.8
157 reviews
RestaurantsAbando Centro
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#8
East Crema Coffee Ercilla (Specialty Coffee Bilbao)

East Crema Coffee Ercilla (Specialty Coffee Bilbao)

4.8
139 reviews
CoffeeAbando Centro
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#9
Aguinaga Mercedes-Benz museoa

Aguinaga Mercedes-Benz museoa

4.8
112 reviews
Museums
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#10
Cafe Carpe Diem

Cafe Carpe Diem

4.8
82 reviews
CoffeeAbando Centro
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#11
Cafetería Zortzi

Cafetería Zortzi

4.8
55 reviews
CoffeeAbando Centro
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#12
Bohemian Lane Pastelería Vegana (con gluten)

Bohemian Lane Pastelería Vegana (con gluten)

4.7
1,236 reviews
CoffeeCasco Viejo
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#13
Mio Basque Urban Food

Mio Basque Urban Food

4.7
1,162 reviews
RestaurantsIndautxu
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#14
Cokooncafé

Cokooncafé

4.7
1,131 reviews
CoffeeAbando Centro
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#15
Bihotz

Bihotz

4.7
1,106 reviews
CoffeeSan Francisco
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#16
La Taska de Isozaki

La Taska de Isozaki

4.7
715 reviews
RestaurantsAbando Centro
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#17
Restaurante Bikandi Etxea

Restaurante Bikandi Etxea

4.7
645 reviews
RestaurantsCastaños
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#18
Restaurante Trueba

Restaurante Trueba

4.7
461 reviews
RestaurantsAbando Centro
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#19
Mugarra

Mugarra

4.7
413 reviews
RestaurantsAbando Centro
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#20
Lucky Baster

Lucky Baster

4.7
363 reviews
RestaurantsAbando Centro
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All 20 spots verified with 10,136 combined reviews

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#1

Abando Centro

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#2

Casco Viejo

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#3

Indautxu

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bilbao

What you need to know about discovering local spots in Bilbao

The highest-rated spots are Empanadas Malvón (4.9★, 213 reviews), Emeki Cafés (4.9★, 83 reviews), Namaste Restaurante (4.8★, 729 reviews), Café Aitana (4.8★, 588 reviews), Restaurante Aura (4.8★, 461 reviews). The #1 spot, Empanadas Malvón, is located in Abando Centro.

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