Casco Viejo Travel Guide

Bilbao

A red building with a sign reading "Mairie" and a staircase leading up to it.
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.

Stay near popular Casco Viejo attractions

A bustling outdoor café with tables and chairs, surrounded by historic buildings with arches and balconies.

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

฿1,067
per adult
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

฿574
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour

Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour

฿631
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Picture 12 for Activity Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

฿2,638
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

฿2,677
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket

Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket

฿382
per adult
Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket
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Top hotels in Casco Viejo

Petit Palace Arana

Petit Palace Arana

3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿4,984 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,984
฿5,482 total
13 Sept - 14 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! (1,010 reviews)
"Excellent hotel in a great location. Brilliant staff."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

Petit Palace Arana
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Areatza Kalea 4 Bilbao
The price is ฿3,858 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿3,858
฿4,244 total
31 Aug - 1 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 and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13 Bilbao
The price is ฿5,805 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿5,805
฿6,386 total
31 Aug - 1 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! (966 reviews)
"Nice staff!! Gave us a late check out. Stored our bags, while we’re out for the day."

Reviewed on 19 Aug 2026

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿4,395 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
฿4,395
฿4,835 total
13 Sept - 14 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! (623 reviews)
"The location is great: across the street from the river and basically in Old Town. If you like to walk, you can see quite a bit on foot. Our room was clean and the hotel was well maintained. We did not partake in the breakfast buffet because it just didn't appeal to us. The bed was not all that comfortable ..."

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Goien Boutique Hotel

Goien Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Somera Bilbao Bizkaia
The price is ฿7,274 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿7,274
฿8,001 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium ...
Goien Boutique Hotel
Casual Bilbao Gurea

Casual Bilbao Gurea

2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿2,669 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
฿2,669
฿2,936 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
Casual Bilbao Gurea
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Where to stay in Casco Viejo

Find the best Casco Viejo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a unique sculpture of a face made of flowers.

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 Bilbao Fine Arts Museum might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.

A modern building with a cylindrical glass tower, surrounded by a park with benches and trees.
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Indautxu

While you're in Indautxu, take in top sights like Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall or Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.

A boat on a river with a bridge and buildings in the background.

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.

Casco Viejo Travel Guide