Bilbao Gay Travel Guide & Map 2020
Upcoming Events in Bilbao
| 24 February – 8 March 2020
Zinegoak 2020:
the 17th edition of Bilbao's anual international LGBT film and performing arts festival.
| 9 – 11 July 2020
Bilbao BBK Live 2020:
big annual Rock and Pop music festival and one of the best of its kind in Spain. Amongst others with the Pet Shop Boys.
@ Kobeta Mendi (Monte Cobetas)
@ Kobeta Mendi (Monte Cobetas)
| 22 – 30 August 2020
Aste Nagusia 2020:
the Great Week of Bilbao with nine days of concerts, performances, fireworks, contests and many other activities in the Old Town (Casco Viejo) and other quarters of Bilbao.
Accommodation Tips
Guesthouse. **, from 60 €
Individually decorated rooms, inspired by Basque culture.
Located in the historical center of Bilbao, very close to most of the gay and LGBT-friendly bars and clubs and surrounded by many restaurants and Pintxo bars.
Located in the historical center of Bilbao, very close to most of the gay and LGBT-friendly bars and clubs and surrounded by many restaurants and Pintxo bars.
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Dorre Kalea 2 (Calle de la Torre)
Bilbao 48005
Bilbao 48005
Metro: Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo
Hotel. ****, from 70 €
Uber-modern design hotel in the Old Town of Bilbao.
English, German, Spanish and Basque speaking staff at the front desk.
Raving guest reviews.
English, German, Spanish and Basque speaking staff at the front desk.
Raving guest reviews.
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Erribera Kalea 13 (Calle de la Ribera)
Bilbao 48005
Bilbao 48005
Metro: Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo
Bars & Cafes
LGBTQ-friendly disco bar with small theatre for shows.
Mixed clientele.
Mixed clientele.
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Hernani Kalea 10 (Calle Hernani)
Bilbao 48003
Bilbao 48003
+34 669 32 72 77 (mobile)
Daily 14:30/15:00 – 01:00
Queer-inclusive cafe-bar with art expositions.
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Dorre Kalea 1 (Calle de la Torre)
Bilbao 48005
Bilbao 48005
Metro: Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo
LGBT-friendly music bar.
Mixed ages.
Mixed ages.
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Barrenkale Kalea 4
Bilbao 48005
Bilbao 48005
Metro: Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo
Quiet cafe atmosphere by day, busy bar at night. Especially on Friday and Saturday nights popular pre-clubbing meeting point till approx. 01:00.
Mixed clientele.
Mixed clientele.
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Pilota Kalea 8 (Calle Pelota)
Bilbao 48005
Bilbao 48005
Metro: Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo
Friday, Saturday 22:00 – 04:30
Drag show bar.
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Kristo Kalea 13 (Calle del Cristo)
Bilbao 48007
Bilbao 48007
+34 669 00 73 96 (mobile)
Gay Clubs and Parties
Friday and Saturday night 01:00/02:00 – 06:00
Rather young party crowd.
Best from 03:00 to 05:00.
Best from 03:00 to 05:00.
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Bailén Kalea 10 (Calle de Bailén)
Bilbao 48003
Bilbao 48003
Gay Saunas
Clean gay sauna in Bilbao.
Admission: 14-16 €
Admission: 14-16 €
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Nicolás Alcorta Kalea 3 (Calle Nicolás Alcorta) / Galería Comercial Zabalburu
Bilbao 48003
Bilbao 48003
Gay sauna with big whirlpool.
Mainly mature clientele.
Admission: 14-18 €
Mainly mature clientele.
Admission: 14-18 €
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Calle Costa 8-10
Bilbao 48010
Bilbao 48010
Gay Shops
Monday-Saturday 11:00 – 14:00 and 17:00 – 20:30
Beachwear, underwear, sportswear and T-shirts.
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Pilota Kalea 6 (Calle Pelota)
Bilbao 48005
Bilbao 48005
Metro: Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo