Casco Viejo Travel Guide
Bilbao
Visit Casco Viejo
Popular places to visit
Plaza Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
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.
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.
Santiago Cathedral
Wander through ancient chapels, admire centuries-old religious art and visit a Gothic cloister at this important Roman Catholic building.
Arriaga Theater
For your evening's entertainment while in the city reserve seats for a show or play at this spectacular 19th-century theater.
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.
Things to do
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Rioja Wine Tour: wineries and Laguardia from Bilbao
Bilbao visits Architecture and History combined by Bus and Foot
Top hotels in Casco Viejo
Petit Palace Arana
"Overall it was comfortable and clean"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
"Jasmina en el bar/restaurante muyyyyyy querida ."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
"What a wonderful location, and a very beautiful hotel. Staff were super-friendly and I would definitely consider staying again if I ever make it back to Bilbao."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Quartier Bilbao Hostel
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
"Hot wave in Bilbao, ac did not cool at all. Great location. Parking in public lot a block away"
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Casual Bilbao Gurea
"Excelente ubicación"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo
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.
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.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
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.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao City Hall.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
