Casco Viejo

Bilbao

Plaza Nueva which includes outdoor eating as well as a small group of people
Plaza Nueva showing 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 featuring outdoor eating and heritage elements as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

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
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
Arriaga Theater showing heritage architecture and a river or creek

Arriaga Theater

For your evening's entertainment while in the city reserve seats for a show or play at this spectacular 19th-century theater.

Arriaga Theater
Santiago Cathedral which includes heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Santiago Cathedral

Wander through ancient chapels, admire centuries-old religious art and visit a Gothic cloister at this important Roman Catholic building.

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

Plaza Miguel de Unamuno

Revel in the lively ambiance of this old town square and tour some of the notable buildings in and around it.

Plaza Miguel de Unamuno

Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya

You can study the exhibits at Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Bilbao. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya

Things to do

Biarritz

Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian

P4,400
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian
Gaztelugatxe, Gernika and Bermeo small group tour

Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka and Gernika Tour from Bilbao

P4,280
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka and Gernika Tour from Bilbao
BILBAO gastronomy Gastronomic experience through walks, workshops or pintxos routes (Basque deck).

CERTAL Exclusive Tour: LA RIBERA Market + GASTROBARS Bilbao (3h)

P3,866
per adult
CERTAL Exclusive Tour: LA RIBERA Market + GASTROBARS Bilbao (3h)
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

P2,255
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Must See Attractions Walking Tour in Bilbao

Bilbao Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

P2,126
per adult
Bilbao Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide
Bilbao City Exploration Game: Secrets of Casco Viejo

Secrets of Casco Viejo in Bilbao: Quest Experience

P603
per adult
Secrets of Casco Viejo in Bilbao: Quest Experience
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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
The price is P4,354 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
P4,354
P4,790 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (848 reviews)
"Like the hotel’s location, cleanliness, staff service and the dining options - highly recommend"

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13, Bilbao
The price is P7,795 per night from 20 Apr to 21 Apr
P7,795
P8,575 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (696 reviews)
Recommended
"Staff were very friendly. Room was super quiet. Enjoyed the welcome drink. Easy walking distance to everywhere."

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2025

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Petit Palace Arana
Petit Palace Arana
3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2, (en frente del teatro Arriaga), Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is P4,801 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
P4,801
P5,281 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (982 reviews)
"The palace is located in the center of the town making it accessible to all forms of transportation. Being that the hotel is located in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the old town, the noise didn’t bother me when I was in the hotel room. I also want to give a shout out to Luz, who prepared ..."

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2025

Petit Palace Arana
LETOH LETOH Bilbao
LETOH LETOH Bilbao
2 out of 5
Calle Víctor 6, Bilbao
The price is P3,891 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P3,891
P4,280 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (47 reviews)
"Excellent balcony and design decor, great working area with coffee, very helpful staff."

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2025

LETOH LETOH Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is P4,501 per night from 27 Apr to 28 Apr
P4,501
P4,951 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and an area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (399 reviews)
"It was perfectly situated for walking. The room could have been cleaner but it was comfortable and quiet when we closed the balcony window."

Reviewed on Apr 4, 2025

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Casual Bilbao Gurea
Casual Bilbao Gurea
2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is P4,060 per night from 13 Apr to 14 Apr
P4,060
P4,466 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 13 - Apr 14
Stay at this pension in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (452 reviews)
"Location great and 24 hour front desk great. The room was a little more basic than I expected. For example, thought there might be a refrigerator or coffee maker orsomething."

Reviewed on Apr 5, 2025

Casual Bilbao Gurea
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Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo

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
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
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

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 which includes modern architecture

Castaños

If you're spending some time in Castaños, Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay are top sights worth seeing.

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

Bilbao City Centre

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Palacio de la Diputación Foral de Vizcaya 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
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao which includes modern architecture, outdoor art and a sunset

Abando

Abundant dining options, interesting museums and stunning river views are just a few top things to explore in Abando. A visit to Guggenheim Museum Bilbao or Plaza Moyua might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.

Abando

Casco Viejo