Casco Viejo Travel Guide
Bilbao
Visit Casco Viejo
Stay near popular Casco Viejo attractions
Things to do
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Top hotels in Casco Viejo
Petit Palace Arana
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
"We love Leonardo properties. The staff excels in friendliness and communication. However....we need to talk about the glass box aka the shower and bathroom. Not sure if all the units are set this way but beware if traveling with family or partner. Some things should be kept private. Nothing is left ..."
Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
"Our room, and the hotel in general was clean and well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful and the location was perfect for exploring Bilboa. The wi-fi worked well and the A/C was a wonderful amenity considering the hot weather. The king bed was quite comfortable with pillows of equal quality. ..."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
"A very comfortable and modern hotel. Good quality beds, amazing breakfast included"
Reviewed on 1 Sept 2026
Goien Boutique Hotel
"I loved this unique boutique hotel. My room was technically quite small, but designed in an interesting and fun way. There was a longish corridor upon entering lined with things like a safe, some storage area, the refrigerator etc, and a small desk. The short corridor ended in a larger area taken ..."
Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026
Casual Bilbao Gurea
"Convenient"
Reviewed on 2 Sept 2026
Where to stay in Casco Viejo
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 Zubizuri Bridge. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.
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.
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.
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.
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Bay of Biscay or Bilborock.
