Bilbao la Vieja
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.
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.
Plaza Moyua
Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.
Vizcaya Bridge
You can find out about the history of Bilbao with a trip to Vizcaya Bridge. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
Things to do
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Secrets of Casco Viejo: Self-Guided Puzzle Adventure in Bilbao
Bilbao Year of Love: Romantic Exploration Game and Tour
Top hotels in Bilbao la Vieja
Hotel Bilbi
Very helpful staff helped me plan my visit in Bilbao.
Reviewed on 12 Dec, 2025
Enea Living
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Excelente ubicación, frente a museo, cerca de shopping y muchos restaurantes
Reviewed on 3 Jan, 2026
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Friendly staff and a lovely room
Reviewed on 19 Dec, 2025
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Shower Area is quite smaller which is a problem, otherwise the Hotel is Good and a Value for Money Stay.
Reviewed on 30 Dec, 2025
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG
Todo muy bien. Destacar la amabilidad del personal. Desayuno muy variado y rico.
Reviewed on 26 Dec, 2025
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 Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Ribera Market and Gran Casino Bilbao 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 Gran Casino Bilbao and Ensanche.
