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.
Plaza Moyua
Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.
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.
Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
Spend hours wandering through the exhibition halls of this grand institution that is filled with works of art that span several hundred years.
Things to do
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket
Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
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 apartment was modern, clean and situated very close to the old town. Would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 19 Feb, 2026
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Excellent. From the service to the location.
Reviewed on 25 Feb, 2026
Occidental Bilbao
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Good location, right by bus station and no noise
Reviewed on 23 Feb, 2026
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Sylish and Spacious room, exceptional clean and fantastic location
Reviewed on 22 Feb, 2026
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 Bilborock or Ensanche.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market 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.
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.
