Casco Viejo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bilbao (Espagne) / Plaza Unamuno - Casco viejo
Bilbao (Espagne) / Plaza Unamuno - Casco viejo
Plaza Nueva Panorámica
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Bilboko Plaza Barriko zati baten ikuspegia. Bertan, Euskaltzaindiaren Egoitza nagusia ageri da erdian.
Silvestre Pérez Martínez presenta el proyecto de la futura Plaza Nueva que es aceptado (1821). Juan Bautista de Belaunzarán Goitia, Antonio de Echevarría y Antonio de Goycoechea, también intervinieron en la obra.

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
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
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
Bilbao's medieval quarter, Casco Viejo, with its narrow streets, old romantic buildings, beautiful churches and the Catedral de Santiago de Bilbao among many other interesting places, here the art deco La Ribera Market. #Architecture #Bilbao #Spain

Etxebarria Park

Explore the great outdoors at Etxebarria Park, a lovely green space in Bilbao. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Etxebarria Park

Activities

San Juan Gaztelugatxe

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli

AU$83
per adult
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

AU$119
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Aerial view of a church in Spain

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

AU$128
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

AU$46
per adult
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket
Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket

AU$51
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Bilbao Guggenheim Museum Entry Ticket
Bilbao Interactive City Tour

Bilbao Interactive City Tour

AU$12
per adult
Bilbao Interactive City Tour
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Our pick of the best Casco Viejo Hotel Deals

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is AU$117 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
AU$117
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (532 reviews)
The room was very nice. However the doors are not soft close so it was very loud at times & echoing. It would have been nice to have coffee & tea available in the room The staff were neutral - not very friendly

Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
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$106 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$106
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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)
The room No 208 was very small. Breakfast is very average.

Reviewed on 23 Feb 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$112 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
AU$112
15 Mar - 16 Mar
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! (1,000 reviews)
Excellent location, right on the main Plaza. The lobby almost feels like entering an Art Gallery. They skillfully blended a modern design with the original old stone walls. The room was a decent size and had all the amenities. Very quiet in the evening.

Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026

Petit Palace Arana
Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13 Bilbao
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$193 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
AU$193
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (864 reviews)
Staff were wonderful! Room was so quite & clean!

Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Casual Bilbao Gurea

Casual Bilbao Gurea

2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º Bilbao Vizcaya
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! (529 reviews)
Lovely hotel ,great staff

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

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GOIEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

GOIEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL

3.5 out of 5
Somera Bilbao Bizkaia
The price is AU$212 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar
AU$212
10 Mar - 11 Mar
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! (146 reviews)
An excellent hotel the staff are amazing thank you.

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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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
Boat surfing the estuary of Bilbao.

San Francisco

You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Bilborock or Ensanche.

San Francisco
Bilbao

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
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
El Zubizuri (del euskera "puente blanco"), también conocido como el Puente Peatonal del Campo de Volantín, aunque popularmente llamado puente de Calatrava, es un puente en arco (cuya pista cuelga de él) sobre la ría del Nervión, en la ciudad vasca de Bilbao, en el norte de España. Une el Campo de Volantín (Castaños), en la margen derecha, con Uribitarte (el Ensanche), en la izquierda. Las torres que se ven detrás son las torres Isozaki que son parte de la "Puerta Isozaki" Isozaki Atea

Castaños

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

Castaños
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Zabala

While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Zabala

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