Bilbao la Vieja Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
San Mames Stadium
Catch an event at San Mames Stadium during your trip to Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
You can study the exhibits at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Plaza Nueva
Learn about the local history of Bilbao when you spend time at Plaza Nueva. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Plaza Moyua
Learn about the local history of Bilbao when you spend time at Plaza Moyua. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall
Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall is just one of the places to see in Bilbao, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Vizcaya Bridge
You can find out about the history of Bilbao with a trip to Vizcaya Bridge. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Top hotels in Bilbao la Vieja
Hotel Bilbi
Streetcar access close by to get around
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Rooms were clean and comfortable. Staff were very friendly. And loved the artistic flair. We would have like more tea and coffee for the mornings and fresh milk would have been nice.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Everting good
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Everything was superb except the issue with ac not available due to the time of year and predominantly heat calls are desired
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
Very well located, on the newer side of town, a short 10-minute walk to the Guggenheim and 10 minutes to old town. The room was well-appointed and clean. Would definitely use again. The front desk staff was VERY knowledgeable and helpful.
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Great location and clean functional rooms. Really good spot
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao la Vieja
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Ribera Market and Bizkaia Frontoia are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bilbao Old Town
Museums, shopping and theatres highlight some notable features of Bilbao Old Town. Make a stop by Plaza Nueva or Arriaga Theater while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Arriga Tram Stop or Casco Viejo Station to get around town.
Santutxu
When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ribera Market or Plaza Miguel de Unamuno and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.
Casco Viejo
Museums, theatres and historical sites highlight some notable features of Casco Viejo. Make a stop by Plaza Nueva or Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casco Viejo Station or Arriga Tram Stop to get around town.
Bilbao City Centre
Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.
Bilbao la Vieja Travel Guide
- San Anton Bridge
- San Mames Stadium
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- Port of Bilbao
- Bilbao Exhibition Centre
- Sopelana Beach
- Plaza Moyua
- Vizcaya Bridge
- Ribera Market
- Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
- University of Deusto Bilbao
- Laga Beach
- Bosque Encantado de Oma
- Bilbao City Hall
- Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya
- Bermeo Harbour
- Hospital Universitario Cruces
- Castle of Butron
- Arteaga Castle
- Plaza Miguel de Unamuno
- Itsasmuseum Bilbao
- Santiago Cathedral
