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
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
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: 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
Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

฿2,662
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz

Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz

฿1,711
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz
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Top hotels in Bilbao la Vieja

Hotel Bilbi

Hotel Bilbi

2 out of 5
Calle Miribilla, 8 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿2,212 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿2,212
฿2,434 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free train station pick-up and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.8/10 Good! (429 reviews)
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Reviewed on 21 Jul 2026

Hotel Bilbi
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 ฿5,255 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿5,255
฿5,781 total
15 Nov - 16 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 ...
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 ฿3,995 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,995
฿4,395 total
15 Nov - 16 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! (1,008 reviews)
"Location cleanless and everything is very well. The staff at the reception especially Aitola was very supportive and customer centric."

Reviewed on 19 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 ฿2,821 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,821
฿3,104 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ฿2,698 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,698
฿2,968 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! (952 reviews)
"The room was nice and clean. Shuttle was great and left right on time. Breakfast was not worth the price charged. Nothing hot other than toast and bread ran through a toaster."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Hotel New Bilbao Airport
Latroupe La Granja

Latroupe La Granja

2 out of 5
Plaza Biribila 3 Bilbao Bizkaia
Fully refundable
The price is ฿2,913 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
฿2,913
฿3,204 total
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (217 reviews)
"Very helpful staff… allowed us early check-in. Close to transportation, safe and the entertainment in the evening was fun."

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Latroupe La Granja
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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.

A modern architectural building with a reflective surface and a unique design.

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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