Bilbao la Vieja Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Bilbao la Vieja
Popular places to visit
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
San Mames Stadium
Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Bilbao’s Timeless Trail: Art & History Walk
Bilbao Reborn: Feasting in the Comeback City
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian
Bilbao: Small-Group Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Bilbao la Vieja Hotel Deals
Hotel Bilbi
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2025
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Reviewed on 19 Sept 2025
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025
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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.
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.
Santutxu
When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ribera Market or Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.
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.
