Casco Viejo Travel Guide

Bilbao

Plaza Nueva showing outdoor eating as well as a small group of people
Plaza Nueva which includes interior views and street scenes as well as a couple
Plaza Nueva which includes heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Plaza Nueva which includes heritage elements and interior views
Plaza Nueva showing heritage elements and outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Plaza Nueva showing outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Plaza Nueva

5/5(2 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.

Plaza Nueva
Ribera Market featuring a river or creek, a city and heritage architecture

Ribera Market

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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.

Ribera Market
Arriaga Theater which includes a river or creek and heritage architecture

Arriaga Theater

4/5(21 reviews)

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.

Arriaga Theater
Santiago Cathedral showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Santiago Cathedral

4/5(52 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Bilbao with a stop at Santiago Cathedral. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Santiago Cathedral
Plaza Miguel de Unamuno featuring street scenes and a city as well as a small group of people

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.

Plaza Miguel de Unamuno
San Mames Stadium featuring modern architecture and a river or creek

San Mames Stadium

4/5(22 reviews)

Catch an event at San Mames Stadium during your trip to Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.

San Mames Stadium

Top hotels in Casco Viejo

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
3.5 out of 5
Areatza Kalea 4, Bilbao
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.498.066 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
2.498.066 ₫
2.747.873 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (923 reviews)
"In a perfect location, right next to a lovely square with tapas."

Reviewed on 28 Jun 2025

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Petit Palace Arana
Petit Palace Arana
3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2, (en frente del teatro Arriaga), Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is 2.716.751 ₫ per night from 20 Jul to 21 Jul
2.716.751 ₫
2.988.426 ₫ total
20 Jul - 21 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (994 reviews)
"Convenient comfy and friendly staff!"

Reviewed on 27 Jun 2025

Petit Palace Arana
Casual Bilbao Gurea
Casual Bilbao Gurea
2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º, Bilbao, Vizcaya
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (469 reviews)
"The room was clean and good but had not small refrigerator and no air condition which was a great problem because it was a very hot day and we could not sleep."

Reviewed on 24 Jun 2025

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Casual Bilbao Gurea
GOIEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL
GOIEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL
3.5 out of 5
Somera, 1, Bilbao, Bizkaia
The price is 4.323.672 ₫ per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
4.323.672 ₫
4.756.039 ₫ total
3 Jul - 4 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions San Mames Stadium and Guggenheim ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
"Very nice place to stay"

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

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Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13, Bilbao
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 5.608.312 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
5.608.312 ₫
6.169.297 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (744 reviews)
Great hotel in great location.
"Great hotel in great location and a quirky building. Excellent service and excellent made to order breakfast. Only complaint is that the room was small with minimal storage. Ok for 3 nights but we couldn’t unpack our cases!"

Reviewed on 30 Jun 2025

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 2.649.464 ₫ per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
2.649.464 ₫
2.914.410 ₫ total
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (438 reviews)
"Central location, clean and spacious rooms and friendly staff."

Reviewed on 23 Jun 2025

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
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Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo

Ribera Market featuring food, interior views and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

Museums, shopping and theatres highlight some notable features of Bilbao Old Town. Make a stop by Santiago Cathedral or Plaza Nueva while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Arriga Tram Stop or Casco Viejo Station to get around town.

Bilbao Old Town
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San Francisco

4/5(1 area review)

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.

San Francisco
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Bilbao la Vieja

3/5(1 area review)

While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.

Bilbao la Vieja
Bilbao City Hall featuring modern architecture

Castaños

While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao City Hall.

Castaños
San Mames Stadium featuring modern architecture and a river or creek

Bilbao City Centre

4.5/5(33 area reviews)

Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like San Mames Stadium and Plaza Moyua. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.

Bilbao City Centre
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing outdoor art, street scenes and modern architecture

Abando

4.5/5(118 area reviews)

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.

Abando

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