Bilbao la Vieja Travel Guide
Bilbao
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Popular places to visit
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
San Mames Stadium
Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.
Plaza Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
Plaza Moyua
Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.
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.
University of Deusto Bilbao
Explore the campus of University of Deusto Bilbao as part of your travels around Bilbao. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this walkable area.
Things to do
Bilbao’s Timeless Trail: Art & History Walk
Bilbao Reborn: Feasting in the Comeback City
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Bilbao la Vieja
Hotel Bilbi
Reviewed on 4 Jul 2025
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025
Hotel Silken Indautxu Bilbao
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2025
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao la Vieja
San Francisco
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.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Ribera Market and Santiago Cathedral are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bilbao Old Town
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.
San Adrián
San Adrián might not have many top sights, but Ribera Market and Santiago Cathedral are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Iralabarri
Though Iralabarri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Gran Casino Bilbao and Ensanche.
Santutxu
When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ribera Market or Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.