Bilbao la Vieja Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Stayed for 2 nights with my wife and 18 month old son. Staff were very friendly, the location was perfect to see the Guggenheim and walk around the area and the breakfast which is extra was great, the view was fantastic and was a really good atmosphere, worth doing once during your stay.
Reviewed on 18 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
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Everting good
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
Clean room, comfortable bed, good condition.
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Great room - wonderful staff
Reviewed on 14 Nov 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.
Iralabarri
Though Iralabarri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bizkaia Frontoia and Gran Casino Bilbao.
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 la Vieja Travel Guide
- San Anton Bridge
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- San Mames Stadium
- Port of Bilbao
- Bilbao Exhibition Centre
- Sopelana Beach
- Plaza Moyua
- Ribera Market
- University of Deusto Bilbao
- Vizcaya Bridge
- Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
- Laga Beach
- Bosque Encantado de Oma
- Hospital Universitario Cruces
- Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya
- Arteaga Castle
- Santiago Cathedral
- Bilbao City Hall
- Itsasmuseum Bilbao
- Bermeo Harbour
- Castle of Butron
- Plaza Miguel de Unamuno
- La Arena Beach
- Zubizuri Bridge
