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.
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A historic building with multiple arches and balconies.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river, and mountains in the background.
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Stay near popular Casco Viejo attractions

A historic building with arched windows and a clock, surrounded by outdoor seating and palm trees.

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

Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

AU$113
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$24
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

AU$145
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
Aerial view of a church in Spain

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

AU$121
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Bilbao City Tour Created by Official Guide

Bilbao Essential : Self-guided tour created by local Official Guide

AU$11
per adult
Bilbao Essential : Self-guided tour created by local Official Guide
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Our pick of the best Casco Viejo Hotel Deals

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$122 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$122
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Could not be in a better location!!! Fantastic and definitely stay here again no question! Wonderful stay"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Petit Palace Arana

Petit Palace Arana

3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$111 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$111
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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 ...
Petit Palace Arana
Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13 Bilbao
The price is AU$188 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
AU$188
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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! (1,003 reviews)
"Thoughtful modern design on the edge of Casco Viejo - beautiful view over the river."

Reviewed on 15 Oct 2026

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$111 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$111
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (655 reviews)
"The room was spacious, clean and very comfortable. It had lovely big windows with great views"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
LETOH LETOH Bilbao

LETOH LETOH Bilbao

2 out of 5
Calle Víctor 6 Bilbao
The price is AU$121 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$121
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Perro Fountain ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (137 reviews)
"Awesome room- loved the decor! Staff was friendly and it was a great stay. Very convenient location- very close to many great restaurants and the Casco Viejo metro stop. Coffee shop in the lobby was very good as well."

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

LETOH LETOH Bilbao
Casual Bilbao Gurea

Casual Bilbao Gurea

2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$95 per night from 16 Nov to 17 Nov
AU$95
16 Nov - 17 Nov
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! (593 reviews)
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Reviewed on 15 Oct 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.

A modern architectural building with a reflective surface and a unique design.

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 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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