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Azkuna Zentroa (Alhóndiga Bilbao)

Cultural center

One of the Most Revieweds in Bilbao


Address

Arriquíbar Plaza, 4, Abando, 48010 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain

Website

www.azkunazentroa.eus

Contact

+34 944 01 40 14

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (16.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Sunday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: (Father's Day), 9 AM to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 9 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: floor (9) pool (8) visit (7) design (6) building (6)
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  • 4/5 Yifan T. 2 years ago on Google • 333 reviews
    It’s fun to visit it at night. You can get on the deck before it closes at 9pm. The design store is fun to browse. If you are interested they have a book about the unique pillars in the building, and a poster with all 43 pillars. Unfortunately all art exhibitions were closed on Monday.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Sarah Z. 7 months ago on Google • 543 reviews
    They recommend it at the Tourist Office, but there is not much to do. Free and clean toilets though, and a rooftop.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bryan Miguel S. 6 years ago on Google • 104 reviews
    Great community centre.this place is amazing. Very impressive architecture. As you step in, you are positively surprised by the more than 40 columns on the ground floor. The centre has a gym, a library - both very well equipped -, restaurants (with a rooftop terrace), and it hosts events. It also has a few concept shops and space for workshops and concerts. Look for the pool on ceiling from the ground floor. Very cool
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sabrina B. 10 months ago on Google • 64 reviews
    Better to go there to visit an exhibition or any planned activity. Going there just visiting you won't find that much to do. There a bar and a souvenir shop. Not that much more to see. The surrounding rea is nice to visit, it's quite clean and looks like the financial quarter with lots of businesses, shops and restaurants.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pauline A. 9 months ago on Google • 9 reviews
    Amazing building which is actually a shopping mall. We went to the lower level only which was a local art gallery. Beautiful art works and friendly stall. Worth a visit.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pierre & Ju H. 5 years ago on Google
    Only got a glimpse of this building, but we loved what we saw. A special kudos for the sitting area under the moon! The communal areas are packed with interesting arts and design objects, and offer a great opportunity for visitors to relax and enjoy great creations!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 CY J. 9 months ago on Google • 7 reviews
    The Axminster Zentroa is a must-visit destination. It's located in a vibrant area with plenty of shops, and the staff members are incredibly friendly. The center's design is a brilliant fusion of old and new, making excellent use of the existing building. Overall, my experience was fantastic. The friendly staff and innovative design make it a standout destination. I highly recommend visiting this impressive Center.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jeffery C. 1 year ago on Google • 170 reviews
    Fun culture center with these very artistic columns and various exhibitions. You can also swim in the 3rd floor pool. Or enjoy the light show on the roof top
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ella 2 years ago on Google
    Definitely worth a (quick) visit! Impressive architecture and surprisingly quite inside. Both create an interesting atmosphere.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Milan Sipek (Sipek D. 1 year ago on Google
    An amazing space designed by Phillipe Starck, including a library a movie theater and exhibition space.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Rich C. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful old building, with uniquely decorated columns within. Appears to be used for various arts and other functions. Several small cafes and gift shops inside as well. A nice oasis on a hot day in Bilbao.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eman S. 1 year ago on Google
    A must visit place when in Bilbao. The architecture and interior design are really interesting and nice. The library is a great place to get work done, and the store usually has nice stuff to buy. There is also a rooftop but unfortunately I did not go to the roof top.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charyfe's v. 1 year ago on Google
    It opens at 9 in the morning. Great to wander around to pass the time, and it's free.. can't beat that😅
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lex M. 1 year ago on Google
    Very special architecture, combining the original historical outside facade from around 1900 with modern internal buildings. Housing convention rooms fitness, pools, roof top bar/ restaurant, ground floor with special design pillars. Information center officers on groundfloor very pleasant and knowledgable
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 HUGH H. 1 year ago on Google
    This place is cool and airey. Nice bar for relaxed drinks and food for lunch. Gym and amazing glass bottomed swimming pool that can be seen above your head walking through. Good for children .
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sasha F. 2 months ago on Google • 41 reviews New
    My favorite place in Bilbao... Something for everyone! Try the croque monsieur croissant sandwich in the cafe on the main floor, and ask about the elevator to the terrace on the top floor. 😀

  • 5/5 Aude Le M. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place with a cool local&basque store. Has free wifi and bathrooms. Such an experience walking inside. Highly recommend stopping by.

  • 5/5 Iulia J. 2 years ago on Google
    A great experience! The pillars are designed in different styles per different cultures. Whoever designed the place, it is a genius!!

  • 5/5 Mick C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit. Public space, restaurants, bars, media tech and cool pool. Pillars by Phillipe Stark.

  • 5/5 Ola B. 1 year ago on Google
    I used the pool. I will say right away that it is quite an unusual solution. The swimming pool was on the 4th floor and the changing rooms on the 3rd floor. You have to go up the stairs if you want to swim, unfortunately you can get cold sometimes. The pool itself is beautiful, more strictly because there are two indoor pools. one swim 25m and the other more regenerative. I recommend it for training, it even has a swim timer :) The entrance costs 7 €, unlimited in time and is open until 21:30. Lockers in the cloakroom extra € 1

  • 5/5 Beatrix P. 1 year ago on Google
    Worthwhile visiting cultural Center with impressive sights.

  • 5/5 ARU VET (. 1 year ago on Google
    Mystic art hub and cultural center with amazingly powerful architecture that will blow your mind

  • 5/5 Outtah k. 2 years ago on Google
    Well you've got a kind of a place where you are almost in the center of bilbao good transport network clean place. Library where you read ,network, daily newspapers. A bit culture swimming pool gym. And some really views on the roof top.. You have cinema too and affordable to all type of pockets... So nextym u bounce around check it out..

  • 5/5 Ricardo M. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful cultural centre with a library, Swimming Pool, Cinema, shops, restaurants and a rooftop terrace. We went to the terrace. Nice crowd. Service was OK but could be better, more attention to the clients.

  • 5/5 Robert B. 2 years ago on Google
    Stumbled on this place and what a cool find. Gallery show on bottom floor showcased local artists. Cool find.

  • 5/5 Lídia Almazán T. 2 years ago on Google
    It's a nice building. I was there in the library and it's amazing the kids area where they have games and books. A good place to go with kids.

  • 5/5 Oktaviani K. 2 years ago on Google
    I love the place as it is so cozy, the cocktails are awesome, the waiter is super friendly, and the toilet is great for toilet selfie 😉. The bar is located on the rooftop. One thing that a bit bothers us tho, it’s kinda expensive. Although I also think it is normal as people are there for the experience, therefore the don’t mind with the high prices. Check my Instagram for more experiences @kharismatheexplorer


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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