Casco Viejo
Bilbao
Visit Casco Viejo
Popular places to visit
Plaza Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
Ribera Market
Bring your shopping bags for three floors of market stalls at this centuries-old fresh produce market in the city’s historical quarter.
Arriaga Theater
For your evening's entertainment while in the city reserve seats for a show or play at this spectacular 19th-century theater.
Santiago Cathedral
Wander through ancient chapels, admire centuries-old religious art and visit a Gothic cloister at this important Roman Catholic building.
Plaza Miguel de Unamuno
Revel in the lively ambiance of this old town square and tour some of the notable buildings in and around it.
Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Bilbao. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Things to do
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
Bizkaia Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika from Bilbao
Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Casco Viejo
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
The hotel is in an excellent location - on the edge of old town, while still having access to car/taxi service right outside the door. The hotel lobby and room are decorated nicely with a modern, cool aesthetic. Unfortunately, the lower section of the shower needs better maintenance as the grout ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2025
Petit Palace Arana
Room was small but located in old Bilbao which is ideal. Elevators were kind of weird, probably because the building is so old. No closets, so not ideal for long stay.
Reviewed on 18 Oct, 2025
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
We loved our spacious river view room and appreciated the nice little welcome touches and cleanliness of the entire hotel. The king sized bed was very comfortable as were the pillows and we loved the bathroom and free slippers. The staff at Hotel Tayko were friendly and helpful and we would stay ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct, 2025
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Very Good!
Reviewed on 19 Oct, 2025
Casual Bilbao Gurea
Comfortable room for a short stay in the old town of Bilbao. Clean room, quiet, suitable for solo traveler. Good access to old town & railway station. Helpful staff.
Reviewed on 14 Oct, 2025
GOIEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL
We were in Bilbao for just a couple of nights and happened to stay here for one of those nights. It was such a cute hotel! Great/friendly staff and very nice, up to date rooms. Great location too!
Reviewed on 2 Oct, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo
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.
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.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao City Hall.
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.
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.
