Bilbao la Vieja Travel Guide
Bilbao
Visit Bilbao la Vieja
Popular places to visit
San Mames Stadium
Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
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.
Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall
Attend a conference, concert or dramatic performance, go on a guided tour and browse an eclectic collection of art at this riverside venue.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Spend hours wandering through the exhibition halls of this grand institution that is filled with works of art that span several hundred years.
Things to do
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Bilbao la Vieja
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
The reception staff were so friendly, another member of staff parked our car in the underground car park for us. Breakfast was also excellent service perfect and all with a roof top view. I would definitely recommend staying here all was excellent.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
I would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Bilbao. From the moment you arrive, the atmosphere is warm, stylish, and welcoming. The staff are absolutely amazing - friendly, helpful, and always going the extra mile to make sure your stay is perfect. You really feel ...
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Clean room nice bathroom kind staff
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Hotel super bien ubicado, desayuno espectacular y servicio maravilloso, gracias
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Occidental Bilbao
Excelente servio, muy cálida las personas en el hotel. Accesible a todos los lugares.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Hotel Miro
Great location! Very clean hotel with plenty of restaurants nearby. The staff is wonderful. The Guggenheim is within 3-5 minutes walking distance.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
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 Bilborock or Bay of Biscay.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market 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 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.
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.
Santutxu
When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ribera Market or Plaza Miguel de Unamuno and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.
Iralabarri
Though Iralabarri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bizkaia Frontoia and Bilborock.
