Casco Viejo Travel Guide

Bilbao

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A historic building with a central courtyard, featuring arches and outdoor seating areas.
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A historic building with a central clock tower, surrounded by a courtyard with arches and palm trees.
A historic building with multiple arches and balconies.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river, and mountains in the background.

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Plaza Nueva

9.2/10 (447 reviews)
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
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Things to do

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

฿1,066
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

฿573
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
Bilbao visits Architecture and History combined by Bus and Foot

Bilbao visits Architecture and History combined by Bus and Foot

฿917
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

฿2,637
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
San Sebastian and Getaria in small group from Bilbao

San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao

฿3,631
per adult
San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao
Rioja wine tour: 2 wineries from Bilbao

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

฿3,440
per adult
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
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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 ฿4,344 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
฿4,344
฿4,779 total
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Petit Palace Arana

Petit Palace Arana

3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿3,866 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿3,866
฿4,253 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Be aware there is no coffee maker in the room, most hotels offer coffee makers in all rooms. Other than that it’s pretty good!!"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Petit Palace Arana
Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13 Bilbao
The price is ฿5,522 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿5,522
฿6,074 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (995 reviews)
"We had a fantastic stay at Hotel Tayko Bilbao. The room was spacious, comfortable and beautifully presented, making it a great place to relax after exploring the city. The breakfast was a real highlight, with a fantastic selection and excellent quality. Everything was fresh and delicious, and it ..."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿4,469 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
฿4,469
฿4,916 total
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (637 reviews)
"Staff extremely helpful when one of our suitcases didn't arrive. Room was very spacious, clean and quiet."

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2026

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Casual Bilbao Gurea

Casual Bilbao Gurea

2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿2,782 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,782
฿3,060 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pension in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (577 reviews)
"Excellent location in the old town. Clean and simple. Good option for triple room."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Casual Bilbao Gurea
LETOH LETOH Bilbao

LETOH LETOH Bilbao

2 out of 5
Calle Víctor 6 Bilbao
The price is ฿3,910 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,910
฿4,301 total
12 Oct - 13 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 San Mames Stadium ...
9/10 Wonderful! (127 reviews)
"Clean, well located. Corner rooms have wrap around terrace. Deluxe room has no true closet and bathrooms are not true rooms - more like glass booths. Overall good but minimal. The sole lift was incredibly slow, even the door! Mostly used the stairs. Good coffe bar and common area."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

LETOH LETOH Bilbao
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Where to stay in Casco Viejo

Find the best Casco Viejo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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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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.

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