Casco Viejo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A red building with a sign reading "Mairie" and a staircase leading up to it.
A historic building with a central courtyard, featuring arches and outdoor seating areas.
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A historic building with a central clock tower, surrounded by a courtyard with arches and palm trees.
A historic building with multiple arches and balconies.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river, and mountains in the background.

Stay near popular Casco Viejo attractions

A bustling outdoor café with tables and chairs, surrounded by historic buildings with arches and balconies.

Plaza Nueva

9.2/10 (447 reviews)
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
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Activities

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli

AU$114
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

AU$116
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao: 1- or 2-Hour Sightseeing Boat Tour

1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete

AU$25
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
Bilbao Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Bilbao Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide

AU$50
per adult
Bilbao Highlights Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Rioja wine tour: 2 wineries from Bilbao

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

AU$396
per adult
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
Aerial view of a church in Spain

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

AU$124
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
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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 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$193 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$193
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,002 reviews)
"We stayed in the Petit Palace as a base for exploring Bilbao and the region and very pleased with the choice. The location is fantastic, on the edge of the old town. There is a train/metro station a couple of minutes away and it's a pleasant 25 minute riverside stroll to the Guggenheim. The building ..."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

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$187 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$187
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Super bien situé. Employés serviables."

Reviewed on 5 July 2026

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13 Bilbao
The price is AU$337 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$337
26 July - 27 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (946 reviews)
"What a wonderful hotel - had everything we needed in a great location, we were able to walk everywhere, even to the Guggenheim (20 min walk down the river 🥰) Know that this area is a pedestrian only area as it is the medieval heart of Bilbao. The beds were spacious, pillows were great, we did spring ..."

Reviewed on 12 July 2026

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$192 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$192
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (601 reviews)
"Very comfortable hotel with a wonderful breakfast. the location was perfect."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Goien Boutique Hotel

Goien Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Somera Bilbao Bizkaia
The price is AU$279 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$279
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (198 reviews)
"Only had one night but wish we had longer. Everything was great, good quality, super clean and spacious room, staff very helpful. Will definitely be back to make more of this great hotel I the future."

Reviewed on 8 July 2026

Goien Boutique Hotel
Casual Bilbao Gurea

Casual Bilbao Gurea

2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$116 per night from 19 July to 20 July
AU$116
19 July - 20 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pension in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (568 reviews)
"Centrally located in old town Bilbao. Has a locker facility right across. The view from the balcony is amazing. The room has no air conditioning, just a fan which was not enough. The bathroom was ok, with a good shower."

Reviewed on 15 July 2026

Casual Bilbao Gurea
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Our guide on where to stay in Casco Viejo

Find the best Casco Viejo 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 modern building with a cylindrical glass tower, surrounded by a park with benches and trees.
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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 boat on a river with a bridge and buildings in the background.

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.

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