Casco Viejo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Plaza Nueva which includes outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

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Plaza Nueva

Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.

Plaza Nueva
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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.

Ribera Market
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Arriaga Theater

4/5(3 reviews)

For your evening's entertainment while in the city reserve seats for a show or play at this spectacular 19th-century theater.

Arriaga Theater
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Santiago Cathedral

4/5(8 reviews)

Wander through ancient chapels, admire centuries-old religious art and visit a Gothic cloister at this important Roman Catholic building.

Santiago Cathedral
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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.

Plaza Miguel de Unamuno
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Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya

Rich with history, Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya is a cultural attraction worth visiting in Bilbao. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya

Activities

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Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Bilbao

AU$426
Per adult
Full Day Private Sightseeing Tour in Bilbao
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e-Scavenger hunt Bilbao: Explore the city at your own pace

AU$51
Per adult
e-Scavenger hunt Bilbao: Explore the city at your own pace
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Explore Bilbao in 1 hour with a Local

AU$193
Per adult
Explore Bilbao in 1 hour with a Local
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Explore the Instaworthy Spots of Bilbao with a Local

AU$259
Per adult
Explore the Instaworthy Spots of Bilbao with a Local
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Surprise Walk of Bilbao with a Local

AU$259
Per adult
Surprise Walk of Bilbao with a Local
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Bilbao Pintxo Tasting Paired With Spanish Wines

AU$162
Per adult
Bilbao Pintxo Tasting Paired With Spanish Wines
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Our pick of the best Casco Viejo Hotel Deals

Petit Palace Arana
Petit Palace Arana
3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2, (en frente del teatro Arriaga), Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AU$158 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$158
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very Good! (926 reviews)
Great stay in grand old building.
"Hotel location in Old Town was excellently situated right next to the river and all the hot spots. The room and bathroom was very spacious. Beds and bedding were clean and comfortable. The room was very quiet thanks to the enclosed balcony that kept all the street noise out of the room. There was ..."

Reviewed on 20 Apr. 2024

Petit Palace Arana
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
3.5 out of 5
Areatza Kalea 4, Bilbao
The price is AU$208 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$208
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (601 reviews)
"Very happy with property and the surrounding, very central, staff was excellent. The only thing I was not happy with was the bathroom doors in the rooms, no privacy."

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2024

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13, Bilbao
The price is AU$320 per night from 28 Apr to 29 Apr
AU$320
per night
28 Apr - 29 Apr
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Guggenheim ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (539 reviews)
"Excellent hospitality and service! The hotel is beautiful- the views onto the river are splendid and rooms are quiet/soundproofed. The desk service is the best we’ve experienced and the hotel bar and snacks are not to be missed!"

Reviewed on 18 Apr. 2024

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Casual Bilbao Gurea
Casual Bilbao Gurea
2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AU$206 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$206
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this pension in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Guggenheim ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (406 reviews)
Excellent Stay
"Excellent Stay, very comfortable Hostal - Friendly Staff, very clean and nice and warm."

Reviewed on 15 Dec. 2023

Casual Bilbao Gurea
Bilder Boutique Hotel
Bilder Boutique Hotel
2 out of 5
correo, 3, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AU$254 per night from 5 May to 6 May
AU$254
per night
5 May - 6 May
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (13 reviews)
"Excellent location, walking distance centrally to everything, parking for the car just a few steps away and overall excellent."

Reviewed on 14 Apr. 2024

Bilder Boutique Hotel
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AU$171 per night from 29 Apr to 30 Apr
AU$171
per night
29 Apr - 30 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy breakfast, a 24-hour front desk, and an area shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (304 reviews)
"Love location and staff"

Reviewed on 31 Mar. 2024

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
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Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo

Ribera Market featuring food, interior views and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Museums, shopping and theatres highlight some notable features of Bilbao Old Town. Make a stop by Santiago Cathedral or Plaza Nueva while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Arriga Tram Stop or Casco Viejo Station to get around town.

Bilbao Old Town
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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.

San Francisco
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Bilbao la Vieja

While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.

Bilbao la Vieja
Bilbao City Hall featuring modern architecture

Castaños

While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay.

Castaños
San Mames Stadium featuring modern architecture and a river or creek

Bilbao City Centre

4/5(2 area reviews)

Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Palacio de la Diputación Foral de Vizcaya. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.

Bilbao City Centre
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao showing outdoor art, street scenes and modern architecture

Abando

4.5/5(22 area reviews)

Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and beautiful river views are just a few top things to explore in Abando. A visit to Guggenheim Museum Bilbao or Plaza Moyua might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.

Abando

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