Casco Viejo

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

Popular places to visit

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Plaza Nueva

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

Plaza Nueva
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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
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Santiago Cathedral

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

Santiago Cathedral
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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
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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
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Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya

Rich with history, Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Bilbao. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya

Things to do

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Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka and Gernika Tour from Bilbao

P4,346
Per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Gaztelugatxe, Mundaka and Gernika Tour from Bilbao
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Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group

P1,260
Per adult
Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group
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Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

P2,205
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
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Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian

P4,409
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian
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Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour

P1,616
Per adult
Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour
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Rioja wine region with visit to winery & Vitoria-Gasreiz

P4,409
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Rioja wine region with visit to winery & Vitoria-Gasreiz
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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 P4,091 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
P4,091
P4,500 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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! (755 reviews)
"What a beautiful hotel in an exceptionally nice area - the old down has been a highlight of my trip to Bilbao! Highly recommend the hotel, clean and veey accommodating staff. Thank you !"

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13, Bilbao
The price is P8,284 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
P8,284
P9,113 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 1 - Dec 2
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (643 reviews)
"We have an attic suite. Very spacious. Great amenities. Very friendly staffs. Their recommendation on dinning are wonderful. We have a wonderful stay."

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2024

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is P4,101 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
P4,101
P4,512 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 4 - Nov 5
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! (365 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, literally around the corner from the Plaza Nueva, one of the best dining areas on n the old city."

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2024

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Petit Palace Arana
Petit Palace Arana
3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2, (en frente del teatro Arriaga), Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is P4,058 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
P4,058
P4,464 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8/10 Very Good! (972 reviews)
"Muy bien ubicado. Área tranquila y todo a una distancia “caminable”."

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2024

Petit Palace Arana
Casual Bilbao Gurea
Casual Bilbao Gurea
2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is P3,452 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
P3,452
P3,797 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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! (443 reviews)
Nice room great location!
"Nice room and great location in Bilbao close to the old town and the main shopping area. The only negative of the room was bathroom size in particular the shower which was small. However if i was in Bilbao again i would certainly consider staying here again."

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2024

Casual Bilbao Gurea
Quartier Bilbao Hostel
Quartier Bilbao Hostel
2 out of 5
Artekale Kalea 15, Bilbao
The price is P3,164 per night from 7 Nov to 8 Nov
P3,164
P3,480 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 7 - Nov 8
Stay at this hostel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (74 reviews)
Great location, small rooms
"Very well-located and well-priced. However, rooms cramped and facilities basic. Good Wi-Fi."

Reviewed on Oct 3, 2024

Quartier Bilbao Hostel
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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
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
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, Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao City Hall 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

Casco Viejo