Casco Viejo Travel Guide
Bilbao
Visit Casco Viejo
Popular places to visit
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.
Ribera Market
During your trip to Bilbao, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Ribera Market. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Arriaga Theater
Get tickets for a show at Arriaga Theater, a theatre with a story to tell in Bilbao. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.
Santiago Cathedral
After visiting Santiago Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bilbao. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Plaza Miguel de Unamuno
Learn about the local history of Bilbao with a stop at Plaza Miguel de Unamuno. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Etxebarria Park
Explore the great outdoors at Etxebarria Park, a lovely green space in Bilbao. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Casco Viejo
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
The room No 208 was very small. Breakfast is very average.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Very good location, excellent staff nice clean room
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Petit Palace Arana
Excellent location, right on the main Plaza. The lobby almost feels like entering an Art Gallery. They skillfully blended a modern design with the original old stone walls. The room was a decent size and had all the amenities. Very quiet in the evening.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Clean room, friendly and accommodating staff!
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Casual Bilbao Gurea
A great place for a night stay with my family. The room was spacious and it was great to be able to open the room to the apartment.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
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Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo
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.
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Bilborock or Bay of Biscay.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
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.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
