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.
Arriaga Theater
For your evening's entertainment while in the city reserve seats for a show or play at this spectacular 19th-century theater.
Santiago Cathedral
Wander through ancient chapels, admire centuries-old religious art and visit a Gothic cloister at this important Roman Catholic building.
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.
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
Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
Top hotels in Casco Viejo
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Excellent hotel in terms of: location, cleanliness, staff, comfort. We arrived by car to the hotel but couldn’t park in front of or near the hotel due to lacking any parking/stopping spots. The train/bus station near the hotel (across the river) is a little sketchy at night. Staff were amazing, they ...
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
The internet was bad. The breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Good location for the first time traveler.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Petit Palace Arana
Great hotel Friendly staff Great location
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Casual Bilbao Gurea
Very helpful and friendly staff that answered all our questions.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Bilder Boutique Hotel
Clean room however very minimal - only one chair for twin bed room, bathroom had no hooks for clothing or towels. Only one low rail. No tissue box or slippers etc
Reviewed on 5 Apr 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 Bay of Biscay.
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 Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market are some notable places to visit nearby.
