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, arched walkways, and palm trees.
A busy street with a red building labeled "Pension Matilde" and a white building with "Arkeologi Museo" signage.
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A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent church, and a modern skyscraper.
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A cityscape with a river, mountains, and a mix of modern and traditional architecture.
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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

฿948
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

฿566
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Bilbao City Boat Tour or 2-Hour Cruise to Portugalete
Picture 12 for Activity Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

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

฿1,850
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz

Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz

฿1,322
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz
San Sebastian and Gipuzkoa Coast tour from Bilbao

San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao

฿3,587
per adult
San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

฿3,399
per adult
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
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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 ฿2,414 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
฿2,414
฿2,656 total
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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)
"I’ve been in the hotel a couples of times and the staff are so friendly and helpful…great!! (this time, Jordy and the red head guy, sorry I forgot the name) we’re really amazing. Thank you Jordy!!!. About the hotel, is well located, is beautiful, love the bedroom, the bar, the rooftop. Overall ..."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 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 ฿2,139 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
฿2,139
฿2,353 total
29 Nov - 30 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 ...
Petit Palace Arana
Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13 Bilbao
The price is ฿4,092 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
฿4,092
฿4,502 total
8 Dec - 9 Dec
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent location. You can walk to everything. It’s Cool how they built the hotel around the original stone structure. The Michelin star restaurant was just ok. Was a little disappointed. Service was great but the food was just so-so. And for a Michelin star I expected more."

Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
LETOH LETOH Bilbao

LETOH LETOH Bilbao

2 out of 5
Calle Víctor 6 Bilbao
The price is ฿1,791 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
฿1,791
฿1,970 total
15 Dec - 16 Dec
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 San Mames Stadium ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (146 reviews)
"This place is awesome. It's all about location and they have it for a reasonable price. This area can be loud at night, but that's just the way it is for a terrific location. The rooms are simple, modern, and clean. Loved my balcony!"

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

LETOH LETOH Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿2,139 per night from 13 Dec to 14 Dec
฿2,139
฿2,353 total
13 Dec - 14 Dec
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! (672 reviews)
"The staff was extremely helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2026

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Casual Bilbao Gurea

Casual Bilbao Gurea

2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is ฿1,530 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿1,530
฿1,683 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (599 reviews)
"Estuvo bien la estancia. Buena ubicación y buen servicio."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

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.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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