Casco Viejo Travel Guide
Bilbao
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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.
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.
Top hotels in Casco Viejo
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
The room was very clean and quiet. Staff is courteous and helpful.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Petit Palace Arana
Staff were very helpful and very clean space.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Contemporary hotel near old town with excellent service and outstanding breakfast.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Staff very helpful. Room very spacious. Overa very good!
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Casual Bilbao Gurea
Great room,clean,canteen,great staff
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
GOIEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL
10/10 … we only stayed the on night but the room was fantastic, the team were really friendly and the location was perfect for exploring
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
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 Ensanche 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.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay.
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.
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.
Casco Viejo Travel Guide
- Ribera Market
- Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya
- Santiago Cathedral
- Plaza Miguel de Unamuno
- Galeria Da Vinci
- Basque Museum of Bilbao
- San Nicolas Church
- Etxebarria Park
- Perro Fountain
- Church of San Antón
- San Mames Stadium
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- Port of Bilbao
- Bilbao Exhibition Centre
- Sopelana Beach
- Plaza Moyua
- Vizcaya Bridge
- Bilbao City Hall
- Laga Beach
- Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
- University of Deusto Bilbao
- Bosque Encantado de Oma
- Hospital Universitario Cruces
- Castle of Butron
