Bilbao Old Town Travel Guide

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A food and beverage area with a variety of snacks, a wine display, and a bar.
A river with a bridge, a historic building with a clock tower, and modern architecture along the riverbank.
A staircase leading up to a building with a clock and a sign for the Arkeologi Museum.
A historic stone bridge over a river, surrounded by colorful buildings and a prominent church with a dome.
A historic cathedral with a large rose window and a tall bell tower.

Stay near popular Bilbao Old Town attractions

A bustling outdoor café with tables and chairs, surrounded by historic buildings with arches and balconies.

Plaza Nueva

9.2/10 (447 reviews)
Learn about the local history of Bilbao when you spend time at Plaza Nueva. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
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Top hotels in Bilbao Old Town

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Areatza Kalea 4 Bilbao
The price is 3.422.332 ₫ per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
3.422.332 ₫
3.764.565 ₫ total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"We love Leonardo properties. The staff excels in friendliness and communication. However....we need to talk about the glass box aka the shower and bathroom. Not sure if all the units are set this way but beware if traveling with family or partner. Some things should be kept private. Nothing is left ..."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13 Bilbao
The price is 5.077.457 ₫ per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
5.077.457 ₫
5.585.052 ₫ total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (987 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Petit Palace Arana

Petit Palace Arana

3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is 3.785.837 ₫ per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
3.785.837 ₫
4.164.572 ₫ total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,010 reviews)
"Room was very clean. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Location is excellent for walking through the city, and very close to the metro."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Petit Palace Arana
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is 3.209.847 ₫ per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
3.209.847 ₫
3.530.831 ₫ total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (633 reviews)
"Great location, nice big rooms and excellent breakfast buffet. Missing in room slippers, soap dispenser was broken."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Casual Bilbao Gurea

Casual Bilbao Gurea

2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is 2.345.657 ₫ per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
2.345.657 ₫
2.580.223 ₫ total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pension in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (575 reviews)
"Convenient"

Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026

Casual Bilbao Gurea
Goien Boutique Hotel

Goien Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Somera Bilbao Bizkaia
The price is 6.284.716 ₫ per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
6.284.716 ₫
6.913.188 ₫ total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium ...
Goien Boutique Hotel
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Where to stay in Bilbao Old Town

Find the best Bilbao Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a unique sculpture of a face made of flowers.

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 Zubizuri Bridge. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.

A modern architectural building with a reflective surface and a unique design.

Abando

Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and beautiful river views are just a few top things to explore in Abando. A visit to Plaza Moyua or Ensanche might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional architecture, surrounded by hills and a clear sky.

Indautxu

While you're in Indautxu, take in top sights like Ensanche or Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.

A red building with a sign reading "Mairie" and a staircase leading up to it.

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.

A boat on a river with a bridge and buildings in the background.

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.

Bilbao Old Town Travel Guide

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