Casco Viejo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Plaza Nueva which includes outdoor eating as well as a small group of people
Plaza Nueva which includes street scenes and interior views as well as a couple
Plaza Nueva featuring heritage architecture and a square or plaza
Plaza Nueva showing interior views and heritage elements
Plaza Nueva showing heritage elements and outdoor eating as well as a small group of people

Popular places to visit

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

Plaza Nueva

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

Plaza Nueva
Ribera Market which includes a city, a river or creek and heritage architecture

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
Arriaga Theater showing a river or creek and heritage architecture

Arriaga Theater

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

Arriaga Theater
Santiago Cathedral featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Santiago Cathedral

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

Santiago Cathedral
Plaza Miguel de Unamuno which includes street scenes and a city as well as a small group of people

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

Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya

You can study the exhibits at Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Bilbao. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.

Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya

Activities

San Juan Gaztelugatxe

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli

AU$104
per adult
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

AU$123
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Biarritz

Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian

AU$123
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian
Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour

Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour

AU$45
per adult
Bilbao Historical Small Group Tour
From Bilbao: Basque Coast Tour

Bizkaia Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika from Bilbao

AU$106
per adult
Bizkaia Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika from Bilbao
Aerial view of a church in Spain

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

AU$132
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
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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$128 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$128
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,010 reviews)
"The location is key. Right next to train and tons of shopping and food"

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2, Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AU$141 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$141
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and an area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (489 reviews)
"Clean rooms, very nice staff."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13, Bilbao
The price is AU$254 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$254
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (803 reviews)
"Room was great, staff very helpful."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Petit Palace Arana

Petit Palace Arana

3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2, (en frente del teatro Arriaga), Bilbao, Vizcaya
The price is AU$130 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$130
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (990 reviews)
"This is my new favorite place to stay in good old Bilbao. Perfect location, historic yet solid and well maintained interior, spacious rooms, beautiful breakfast in the loft under big old wooden beams, friendly and efficient front desk, good communication, …"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2025

Petit Palace Arana
Casual Bilbao Gurea

Casual Bilbao Gurea

2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º, Bilbao, Vizcaya
Stay at this pension in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (508 reviews)
"This was the perfect place for a night stop before we went on to the countryside, clean, fresh and safe. Thank you!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

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GOIEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

GOIEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

3.5 out of 5
Somera, 1, Bilbao, Bizkaia
The price is AU$310 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$310
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews)
"We were in Bilbao for just a couple of nights and happened to stay here for one of those nights. It was such a cute hotel! Great/friendly staff and very nice, up to date rooms. Great location too!"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo

Ribera Market showing interior views, food 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 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.

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 which includes modern architecture

Castaños

While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao City Hall.

Castaños
San Mames Stadium which includes 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 Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.

Bilbao City Centre
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao featuring modern architecture, street scenes and a sunset

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 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.

Abando

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