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.
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A historic building with multiple arches and balconies.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river, and mountains in the background.
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Stay near popular Casco Viejo attractions

A historic building with arched windows and a clock, surrounded by outdoor seating and palm trees.

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

฿1,061
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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

฿570
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

฿628
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Bilbao visits Architecture and History combined by Bus and Foot

Bilbao visits Architecture and History combined by Bus and Foot

฿913
per adult
Bilbao visits Architecture and History combined by Bus and Foot
Picture 12 for Activity Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

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

฿2,244
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

฿2,662
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day 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 ฿3,059 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿3,059
฿3,365 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Perfect location right at the entrance of Casco Viejo, there’s is parking place right across the street with a very useful elevator if you are bringing big suitcases. Bathroom doors and wall are made out of glass so not a lot of privacy ;) just something to be aware off"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Petit Palace Arana

Petit Palace Arana

3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿2,783 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,783
฿3,061 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Excellent location. Close to buses, taxis etc. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Room had powerful shower. Comfortable bed. Good selection of food at breakfast."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2026

Petit Palace Arana
Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13 Bilbao
The price is ฿5,719 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿5,719
฿6,291 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (1,005 reviews)
"With the restoration they blended the modern with the old, allowing the original concrete skeleton to shine through in the best possible way. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and friendly and helpful.Food was spectacular at Ola. Close to the old city and on the river. Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿3,061 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿3,061
฿3,367 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (646 reviews)
"The room is spotless, very clean. AC, Bed, bath, a 10! Brekkie was a good value, tortillas espanola, beans, sausage, smoked salmon, chocolate croissant was what we devoured. Location and plaza view was lovely."

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
LETOH LETOH Bilbao

LETOH LETOH Bilbao

2 out of 5
Calle Víctor 6 Bilbao
The price is ฿2,930 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
฿2,930
฿3,223 total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Perro Fountain ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (132 reviews)
"Great location , lovely staff"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2026

LETOH LETOH Bilbao
Arenal Rooms Bilbao

Arenal Rooms Bilbao

2 out of 5
Calle Maria Muñoz nº6 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿2,688 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿2,688
฿2,957 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pension in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and concierge services. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Studio Arte Marquesteria ...
8.4/10 Very good! (333 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 26 Sept 2026

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

A cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional architecture, surrounded by hills and a clear sky.

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.

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 Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.

Casco Viejo Travel Guide