Bilbao la Vieja Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a river.
A riverside walkway with a stone railing, a bridge, and buildings along the riverbank.
A narrow urban street with colorful buildings, a mural, and a bench.
A building with a blue facade and yellow windows, a red building to the left, and a street sign.
A modern stadium with a green and black patterned roof, surrounded by a grassy hill and concrete structures.

Stay near popular Bilbao la Vieja attractions

San Anton Bridge

You can learn about the history of Bilbao with a stop at San Anton Bridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
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Activities

Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

AU$114
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Aerial view of a church in Spain

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

AU$122
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Rioja wine tour: 2 wineries from Bilbao

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

AU$147
per adult
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

AU$45
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

AU$24
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

AU$27
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
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Our pick of the best Bilbao la Vieja Hotel Deals

Barceló Bilbao Nervión

Barceló Bilbao Nervión

4 out of 5
Paseo Campo Volantin 11 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$239 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$239
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"The floor in the room was dirty. Behind the door was visible dirt and hair. Also the shower had mold around the shower pan. Other than that it was very clean."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Barceló Bilbao Nervión
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$327 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$327
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

4 out of 5
Calle Perez Galdos, 56 Bilbao Vizcaya
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$147 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$147
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$138 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
AU$138
13 Oct - 14 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Hotel was lovely, staff at bar/ restaurant were distracted with each other out back so had to get help from main reception just to pay but otherwise pleasant stay"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Hotel New Bilbao Airport

Hotel New Bilbao Airport

3 out of 5
Zarandoa Kalea, 1 Derio Vizcaya
The price is AU$141 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$141
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derio. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (921 reviews)
"I had a pleasant stay at the hotel. Room was basic (no fridge) but it was very clean. It had what I needed. Staff was great and the shuttle was reliable. THANK YOU!!"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Hotel New Bilbao Airport
Eurostars Indautxu

Eurostars Indautxu

4 out of 5
Plaza Bombero Etxaniz S/n Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$194 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
AU$194
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent location and very friendly staff"

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Eurostars Indautxu
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Our guide on where to stay in Bilbao la Vieja

Find the best Bilbao la Vieja 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 red building with a sign reading "Mairie" and a staircase leading up to it.

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.

Bilbao la Vieja Travel Guide

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