Bilbao la Vieja Travel Guide

Bilbao

A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a river.
A riverside walkway with a stone railing, a bridge, and buildings along the riverbank.
A narrow urban street with colorful buildings, a mural, and a bench.
A building with a blue facade and yellow windows, a red building to the left, and a street sign.
A modern stadium with a green and black patterned roof, surrounded by a grassy hill and concrete structures.
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Stay near popular Bilbao la Vieja attractions

San Anton Bridge

You can learn about the history of Bilbao with a stop at San Anton Bridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
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Things to do

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

฿1,061
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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

฿570
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour

Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour

฿628
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Bilbao visits Architecture and History combined by Bus and Foot

Bilbao visits Architecture and History combined by Bus and Foot

฿913
per adult
Bilbao visits Architecture and History combined by Bus and Foot
Picture 12 for Activity Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

฿2,244
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

฿2,662
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
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Top hotels in Bilbao la Vieja

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿6,111 per night from 1 Nov to 2 Nov
฿6,111
฿6,722 total
1 Nov - 2 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"My first stay here lasted several days, but my most recent was about 12 hours — a waste of a wonderful place except for the sheer comfort, the perfect location, and the right little jazz trio in the lounge that I managed to catch a few minutes of. Although it’s got nothing to do with the amenities, ..."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2026

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Barceló Bilbao Nervión

Barceló Bilbao Nervión

4 out of 5
Paseo Campo Volantin 11 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿4,321 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿4,321
฿4,753 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"I didn't eat the breakfast, as it was 17 euros, and I am not a big breakfast eater."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

4 out of 5
Calle Perez Galdos, 56 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿3,568 per night from 25 Oct to 26 Oct
฿3,568
฿3,925 total
25 Oct - 26 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Hotel New Bilbao Airport

Hotel New Bilbao Airport

3 out of 5
Zarandoa Kalea, 1 Derio Vizcaya
The price is ฿2,697 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,697
฿2,967 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (938 reviews)
"Hotel is clean and close to airport but they have a “policy” you can’t leave a bag the evening before your check-in. I had to carry a 20 kg bag on a train and bus with a 2k walk between them because of “policy”. Hotel did nothing wrong but Holiday Inn across the road had no problem with this when ..."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Hotel New Bilbao Airport
Latroupe La Granja

Latroupe La Granja

2 out of 5
Plaza Biribila 3 Bilbao Bizkaia
The price is ฿3,203 per night from 27 Oct to 28 Oct
฿3,203
฿3,524 total
27 Oct - 28 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Parroquia de ...
Latroupe La Granja
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿2,925 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,925
฿3,218 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean room, helpful staff and located in a great area!"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
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Where to stay in Bilbao la Vieja

Find the best Bilbao la Vieja areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a unique sculpture of a face made of flowers.

Bilbao City Centre

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.

A river with a bridge, a historic building with a clock tower, and modern architecture along the riverbank.

Bilbao Old Town

Museums, shopping and theatres 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.

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Abando

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.

A red building with a sign reading "Mairie" and a staircase leading up to it.

Casco Viejo

Museums, theatres and historical 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.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional architecture, surrounded by hills and a clear sky.

Indautxu

While you're in Indautxu, take in top sights like Ensanche or Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.

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