Bilbao la Vieja

Bilbao
Photo by Maria Fidalgo
Photo by Maria Fidalgo
Photo by Maria Fidalgo
Photo by Maria Fidalgo
Photo by Maria Fidalgo
Photo by Maria Fidalgo
Photo "Bilbao la Vieja" by Fred Romero (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Fred Romero (CC BY)

Popular places to visit

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing a city and modern architecture

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
San Mames Stadium featuring a river or creek and modern architecture

San Mames Stadium

Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.

San Mames Stadium
Plaza Nueva which includes outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Plaza Nueva

Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.

Plaza Nueva
Plaza Moyua showing heritage architecture, a garden and flowers

Plaza Moyua

Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.

Plaza Moyua
Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall

Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall

Attend a conference, concert or dramatic performance, go on a guided tour and browse an eclectic collection of art at this riverside venue.

Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall
Ribera Market showing heritage architecture, a city and a river or creek

Ribera Market

Bring your shopping bags for three floors of market stalls at this centuries-old fresh produce market in the city’s historical quarter.

Ribera Market

Things to do

Bilbao’s Timeless Trail: Art & History Walk

Bilbao’s Timeless Trail: Art & History Walk

P24,993
Per adult
Bilbao’s Timeless Trail: Art & History Walk
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika and Txakoli

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika and Txakoli

P3,061
Per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika and Txakoli
Gernika

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, and Gernika with Txakoli

P4,311
Per adult
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, and Gernika with Txakoli
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

P2,187
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Bilbao: Guggenheim Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

Bilbao: Guggenheim Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets

P5,936
Per adult
Bilbao: Guggenheim Museum Tour with Skip-the-Line Tickets
Private Friendly Bilbao Tour

Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group

P1,250
Per adult
Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group
See all activities in Bilbao

Top hotels in Bilbao la Vieja

Hotel Bilbi
Hotel Bilbi
2 out of 5
Calle Miribilla, 8, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P3,459 per night from 27 Nov to 28 Nov
P3,459
P3,805 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 27 - Nov 28
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.4/10 Good! (364 reviews)
"We booked the hotel as it was a budget choice and I had realistic expectations, the hotel lobby was really nice and modern looking ant the triple room we booked was nice and clean, the 3 members of staff we met were pleasant and also spoke great English, basically I’ve paid a lot more for a lot worse ..."

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2024

Hotel Bilbi
Hesperia Bilbao
Hesperia Bilbao
4 out of 5
Campo Volantin, 28, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is P3,936 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
P3,936
P4,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (988 reviews)
"Property is facing the river and the promenade, which is a nice aspect of the city. The hotel is across the water from the Guggenheim in Bilbao, and the stunning Zubizari bridge is directly outside the hotel. The rooms could be a bit better maintained as noticeable damage to the walls (scuff marks ..."

Reviewed on Nov 12, 2024

Hesperia Bilbao
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
4 out of 5
Paseo Campo Volantin 11, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is P4,268 per night from 22 Dec to 23 Dec
P4,268
P4,694 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Really good hotel with attentive staff and a really good breakfast. Room was perfect, clean and ideal for a brief stay."

Reviewed on Nov 18, 2024

Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
Zarandoa Kalea, 5, Derio, Vizcaya
The price is P3,936 per night from 2 Dec to 3 Dec
P3,936
P4,329 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 2 - Dec 3
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Derio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"-"

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2024

Holiday Inn Express Bilbao, an IHG Hotel
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
4 out of 5
Plaza Bombero Etxaniz S/n, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is P4,026 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
P4,026
P4,429 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (934 reviews)
"Very good place for a quiet stay. Praise to the staff because they were very professional and courteous. Best breakfast of my trip."

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
4 out of 5
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is P3,817 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
P3,817
P4,198 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
Centrally located
"A nice quiet hotel, with a comfortable bed though there was not enough space to walk in the room. As noted by others, there is no tea or coffee making facilities and neither can the heating in the room be adjusted. This is quite inconvenient. The hotel is centrally placed, between the shopping street ..."

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
See all 833 properties in Bilbao la Vieja
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao la Vieja

Lovely small chilled out bar for a decent beer.

San Francisco

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

San Francisco
Ribera Market which includes interior views, food and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

Museums, shopping, and theaters 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
Nave central de la basílica

Begoña

You'll enjoy the restaurants and museums in Begoña. You might want to make time for a stop at Basilica of Begona or Begoña BasIlica.

Begoña
Metro Bilbao
Photo by Ugo Cuesta (CC BY-SA)

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 the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.

Santutxu
Plaza Nueva which includes outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Casco Viejo

Museums, theaters, and historic 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.

Casco Viejo
San Mames Stadium which includes a river or creek and modern architecture

Bilbao City Centre

Palacio de la Diputación Foral de Vizcaya and Plaza Moyua are top sights in Bilbao City Centre, and you should be sure to explore the fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station to see more sights in the area.

Bilbao City Centre

Bilbao la Vieja