Casco Viejo

Bilbao

Plaza Nueva which includes outdoor eating as well as a small group of people
Plaza Nueva featuring interior views and street scenes as well as a couple
Plaza Nueva featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Plaza Nueva which includes interior views and heritage elements
Plaza Nueva showing 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

5/5(2 reviews)

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

Plaza Nueva
Ribera Market which includes a city, a river or creek and heritage architecture

Ribera Market

4.5/5(7 reviews)

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 which includes a river or creek and heritage architecture

Arriaga Theater

4/5(21 reviews)

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 featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Santiago Cathedral

4/5(52 reviews)

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

4/5(1 review)

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

Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya

Things to do

Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

€35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group

Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group

€25
per adult
Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group
Bilbao Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

Bilbao Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

€33
per adult
Bilbao Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide
Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour

Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour

€26
per adult
Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour
Bilbao Interactive City Tour

Bilbao Interactive City Tour

€7
per adult
Bilbao Interactive City Tour
Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket

Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket

€10
per adult
Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €89 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€89
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (969 reviews)
Close to restaurants
"Beds and pillows were comfortable. Close to shopping and restaurants. Parking garage was difficult to navigate."

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is €121 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
€121
24 Aug - 25 Aug
includes taxes & fees
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! (460 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Very quiet when you close the windows and great to see what is going on in the pedestrian areas when you open the windows. Bathroom is big!!! In the heart of the old town and literally half a block from the the Plaza Nueva where all the Pintxo bars are located and you can eat and ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Petit Palace Arana

Petit Palace Arana

3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2, (en frente del teatro Arriaga), Bilbao, Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €98 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€98
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (988 reviews)
"Great location! Overall the hotel was fine, but I did get stuck on a few minor details. The room didn’t have an iron or enough “closet” space for two people on a three night stay. The shower door was difficult to secure as water seeped out during showers and we had to use the mat more for puddle ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Petit Palace Arana
Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13, Bilbao
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €175 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
€175
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
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! (772 reviews)
Consider room options
"Conveniently located, very pleasant team and shared amenities, and strong wifi. Room was on the small side/ a bit awkward and too dark for my linking, but at least quiet. Underwhelming (room choice) overall."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2025

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
GOIEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

GOIEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

3.5 out of 5
Somera, 1, Bilbao, Bizkaia
The price is €178 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
€178
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (106 reviews)
"Breakfast was excellent"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

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Casual Bilbao Gurea

Casual Bilbao Gurea

2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º, Bilbao, Vizcaya
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (489 reviews)
"Excelente ubicación y servicio pero mucho calor en la habitación 4to Piso."

Reviewed on 10 Aug 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo

Ribera Market showing interior views, a bar and food

Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

Museums, shopping and theatres 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
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San Francisco

4/5(1 area review)

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.

San Francisco
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Bilbao la Vieja

3/5(1 area review)

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 featuring modern architecture

Castaños

While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao City Hall.

Castaños
San Mames Stadium featuring a river or creek and modern architecture

Bilbao City Centre

4.5/5(33 area reviews)

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.

Bilbao City Centre
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing outdoor art, a sunset and modern architecture

Abando

4.5/5(118 area reviews)

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.

Abando

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