Casco Viejo Travel Guide

Bilbao

Plaza Nueva showing outdoor eating as well as a small group of people
Plaza Nueva which includes interior views and street scenes as well as a couple
Plaza Nueva which includes heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Plaza Nueva which includes heritage elements and interior views
Plaza Nueva showing heritage elements and outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

Plaza Nueva showing outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Plaza Nueva

5/5(2 reviews)

Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.

Plaza Nueva
Ribera Market featuring a river or creek, a city and heritage architecture

Ribera Market

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Bring your shopping bags for three floors of market stalls at this centuries-old fresh produce market in the city’s historical quarter.

Ribera Market
Santiago Cathedral showing heritage architecture and a church or cathedral

Santiago Cathedral

4/5(52 reviews)

Wander through ancient chapels, admire centuries-old religious art and visit a Gothic cloister at this important Roman Catholic building.

Santiago Cathedral
Arriaga Theater which includes a river or creek and heritage architecture

Arriaga Theater

4/5(21 reviews)

For your evening's entertainment while in the city reserve seats for a show or play at this spectacular 19th-century theater.

Arriaga Theater
Plaza Miguel de Unamuno featuring street scenes and a city as well as a small group of people

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.

Plaza Miguel de Unamuno

Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya

4/5(1 review)

You can study the exhibits at Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Bilbao. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya

Things to do

Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

฿1,327
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group

Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group

฿948
per adult
Old Town Bilbao Tour in small group
Bilbao Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

Bilbao Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide

฿1,251
per adult
Bilbao Must See Attractions Walking Tour With A Guide
Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour

Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour

฿973
per adult
Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour
Bilbao Walking Small Group Tour

Bilbao Walking Small Group Tour

฿1,326
per adult
Bilbao Walking Small Group Tour
Bilbao Interactive City Tour

Bilbao Interactive City Tour

฿265
per adult
Bilbao Interactive City Tour
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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 ฿3,531 per night from 29 Jul to 30 Jul
฿3,531
฿3,884 total
29 Jul - 30 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (947 reviews)
"This hotel is in a great location. The hop on hop off bus stop is right across the street so we didn't need to go far to pick that up. There is a restaurant next door that was great. It's also walkable to other sites. I would recommend."

Reviewed on 16 Jul 2025

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
GOIEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

GOIEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

3.5 out of 5
Somera, 1, Bilbao, Bizkaia
The price is ฿6,653 per night from 28 Jul to 29 Jul
฿6,653
฿7,319 total
28 Jul - 29 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (89 reviews)
"Excellent first experience, super clean hotel and very nice staff."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

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Petit Palace Arana

Petit Palace Arana

3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2, (en frente del teatro Arriaga), Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is ฿3,965 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿3,965
฿4,361 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (991 reviews)
"Great location! Overall the hotel was fine, but I did get stuck on a few minor details. The room didn’t have an iron or enough “closet” space for two people on a three night stay. The shower door was difficult to secure as water seeped out during showers and we had to use the mat more for puddle ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul 2025

Petit Palace Arana
Casual Bilbao Gurea

Casual Bilbao Gurea

2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º, Bilbao, Vizcaya
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (475 reviews)
"Lovely place, very clean and in a great location, staff were very helpful"

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

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Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13, Bilbao
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The price is ฿4,862 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿4,862
฿5,348 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (756 reviews)
"The front desk folks are the magic. Keli noticed we were still waiting on our uber and offered to get us a taxi. Thank God she did as the Uber driver never showed up and we just made our connecting flight."

Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is ฿4,336 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
฿4,336
฿4,770 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (448 reviews)
Highly recommend
"I really enjoyed this hotel. It was clean and had a great breakfast. It was also incredibly central to everything in Bilbao. I would stay here again."

Reviewed on 7 Jul 2025

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
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Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo

Ribera Market featuring food, interior views and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(49 area reviews)

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.

Bilbao Old Town
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San Francisco

4/5(1 area review)

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.

San Francisco
Bilbao City Hall featuring modern architecture

Castaños

While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao City Hall.

Castaños
San Mames Stadium featuring modern architecture and a river or creek

Bilbao City Centre

4.5/5(33 area reviews)

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.

Bilbao City Centre
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing outdoor art, street scenes and modern architecture

Abando

4.5/5(118 area reviews)

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.

Abando
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Zabala

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Ribera Market and Santiago Cathedral are some notable places to visit nearby.

Zabala

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