Casco Viejo Travel Guide

Bilbao

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A historic building with a central courtyard, featuring arches and outdoor seating areas.
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A historic building with a central clock tower, surrounded by a courtyard with arches and palm trees.
A historic building with multiple arches and balconies.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river, and mountains in the background.

Stay near popular Casco Viejo attractions

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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 Casco Viejo

Petit Palace Arana

Petit Palace Arana

3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is 3.963.514 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
3.963.514 ₫
4.359.865 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 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! (1,009 reviews)
"Excellent hotel in a great location. Brilliant staff."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Petit Palace Arana
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Areatza Kalea 4 Bilbao
The price is 2.927.424 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
2.927.424 ₫
3.220.166 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 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. ...
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13 Bilbao
The price is 4.552.902 ₫ per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
4.552.902 ₫
5.008.132 ₫ total
31 Aug - 1 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! (963 reviews)
"Really lovely boutique hotel in a perfect spot in Bilbao. Right on the river, at the start of the Seven Streets district, at the heart of the pintxos bars and restaurants, close to the market, tram stops, train station etc. A perfect base for exploring this wonderful city. There are a couple of lounges ..."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is 3.443.993 ₫ per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
3.443.993 ₫
3.788.272 ₫ 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! (616 reviews)
"Amazing hotel in maybe the best location in Bilbao. The staff were all very friendly and helpful. The breakfast is great for just €10. They also had gluten free bread for me."

Reviewed on 9 Aug 2026

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Goien Boutique Hotel

Goien Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Somera Bilbao Bizkaia
The price is 5.733.349 ₫ per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
5.733.349 ₫
6.306.563 ₫ 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
Casual Bilbao Gurea

Casual Bilbao Gurea

2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º Bilbao Vizcaya
Fully refundable
The price is 3.588.602 ₫ per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
3.588.602 ₫
3.947.462 ₫ total
15 Sept - 16 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 ...
Casual Bilbao Gurea
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Where to stay in Casco Viejo

Find the best Casco Viejo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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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 Bilbao Fine Arts Museum might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.

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Indautxu

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

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San Francisco

You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Bay of Biscay or Bilborock.

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