Casco Viejo Travel Guide
Bilbao
Visit Casco Viejo
Popular places to visit
Plaza Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
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.
Arriaga Theater
For your evening's entertainment while in the city reserve seats for a show or play at this spectacular 19th-century theater.
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.
Santiago Cathedral
Wander through ancient chapels, admire centuries-old religious art and visit a Gothic cloister at this important Roman Catholic building.
Etxebarria Park
Explore the great outdoors at Etxebarria Park, a lovely green space in Bilbao. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket
Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Casco Viejo
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Great location and the hotel is very clean
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Petit Palace Arana
Room was small but that was exactly what I selected. Bathroom was spacious enough, bright, clean and the towels were thick & huge. Location is so convenient to walk everywhere and staff were responsive & very helpful
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Overall we enjoyed our two night stay. The location is central to the old town of Bilbao where all the attractions and restaurants are. You literally just walk around the corner and are in the old town of Bilbao. The room is very modern, and we enjoyed having a nespresso machine in the room to make ...
Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026
Casual Bilbao Gurea
Nice and clean right in the middle of everything thanks highly recommend it..
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
GOIEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL
10/10 … we only stayed the on night but the room was fantastic, the team were really friendly and the location was perfect for exploring
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Room was very clean. All be it on the small size. Some of the staff were less than welcoming. The location of the hotel is great.
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo
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.
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Bilborock or Ensanche.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
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.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao City Hall.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
