Bilbao la Vieja

Bilbao

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Bilbao
Bilbao la Vieja lies just across the river from the Old Town. The streets in this space, which takes in the Bilbao la Vieja, San Francisco and Zabala districts, are covered with urban wall art and a very interesting collection of architecture. The barrio of San Francisco lies just south of Abando and is an immigrant area, a very lively neighborhood. #Architecture #Bilbao #Spain
Bilbao la Vieja lies just across the river from the Old Town. The streets in this space, which takes in the Bilbao la Vieja, San Francisco and Zabala districts, are covered with urban wall art and a very interesting collection of architecture. The barrio of San Francisco lies just south of Abando and is an immigrant area, a very lively neighborhood. #Architecture #Bilbao #Spain
Bilbao la Vieja lies just across the river from the Old Town. The streets in this space, which takes in the Bilbao la Vieja, San Francisco and Zabala districts, are covered with urban wall art and a very interesting collection of architecture. The barrio of San Francisco lies just south of Abando and is an immigrant area, a very lively neighborhood. #Architecture #Bilbao #Spain

Popular places to visit

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
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
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
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum showing night scenes, heritage architecture and a park

Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

Spend hours wandering through the exhibition halls of this grand institution that is filled with works of art that span several hundred years.

Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

Things to do

San Juan Gaztelugatxe

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli

P3,375
per adult
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

P4,821
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Aerial view of a church in Spain

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

P5,165
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour

Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour

P1,136
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

P1,859
per adult
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket
Bilbao: 1- or 2-Hour Sightseeing Boat Tour

1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete

P966
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
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Top hotels in Bilbao la Vieja

Hotel Bilbi

Hotel Bilbi

2 out of 5
Calle Miribilla, 8 Bilbao Vizcaya
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, free train station pick-up, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (416 reviews)
Very helpful staff helped me plan my visit in Bilbao.

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

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Hotel Bilbi
Enea Living

Enea Living

2 out of 5
Calle Bilbao la vieja 2 Bilbao BI
The price is P8,746 per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
P8,746
P9,620 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and premium bedding. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
The apartment was modern, clean and situated very close to the old town. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Enea Living
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61 Bilbao Vizcaya
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
Great location, very helpful front desk, amazing breakfast and nice spa

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2026

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The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

4 out of 5
Mesedeetako Kaia 3 Bilbao
The price is P3,939 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
P3,939
P4,333 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (288 reviews)
Everything was really nice, and the front of house staff were lovely

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Radisson Collection Bilbao

Radisson Collection Bilbao

5 out of 5
Calle Gran Via 4 Bilbao
The price is P6,855 per night from Mar 16 to Mar 17
P6,855
P7,541 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and onsite spa services. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (552 reviews)
Clean room nice bathroom kind staff

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Radisson Collection Bilbao
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

4 out of 5
Calle Perez Galdos, 56 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is P5,206 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
P5,206
P5,727 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (888 reviews)
Hotel super bien ubicado, desayuno espectacular y servicio maravilloso, gracias

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
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Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao la Vieja

Boat surfing the estuary of Bilbao.

San Francisco

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

San Francisco
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Zabala

Zabala might not have many top sights, but Bilborock and Ribera Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Zabala
Ribera Market featuring a bar, interior views and food

Bilbao Old Town

Museums, shopping, and theaters 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.

Bilbao Old Town
Bilbao

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
Downtown of Bilbao city from Solokoetxe lookout point, Spain

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
English style houses in Irala neighborhood, Bilbao, Spain

Iralabarri

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Iralabarri and surrounding area, you can visit Bizkaia Frontoia and Bilborock.

Iralabarri

Bilbao la Vieja