Calle San Francisco / San Frantzisko kalea 23, Bilbao

Scores

Safety by day 7.4/10, at night 6.5/10.

About San Frantzizko

A dense, central neighborhood around San Frantzizko Street, with older apartment buildings, small shops, restaurants, bars, and busy pedestrian activity. It sits between Bilbao La Vieja, Casco Viejo, Zabala, and Abando, with an urban, lively atmosphere and convenient access to central Bilbao.

Good for

• foodies
• culture lovers
• public transport users
• budget travelers
• nightlife seekers

Less suited to

• quiet seekers
• families
• people with limited mobility
• drivers

Watch out for

• Use normal city precautions around busy streets, especially after dark.
• Keep phones and wallets secure in crowded areas and near nightlife.
• Choose well-lit main streets at night and use a taxi or rideshare if you feel uncomfortable.
• Check the exact street and building before booking, as the atmosphere can vary within the neighborhood.

Sources

• Hernani Kalea, Bilbao
• San Francisco (Bilbao)

Getting around

• Cortes 13 Bus, 70 m
• Cortes 2 Bus, 90 m
• Muelle de la Merced 3 Bus, 180 m
• Ribera / Merkatua Bus, 190 m
• Cortes 23 Bus, 220 m

1 km to the city center (Bilbao).