Casco Viejo Travel Guide

Bilbao

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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.
A historic building with multiple arches and balconies.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river, and mountains in the background.

Stay near popular Casco Viejo attractions

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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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Things to do

Aerial view of a church in Spain

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

Rp1.524.499
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

Rp1.422.866
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli

Rp995.803
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
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Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

Rp1.402.539
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
Rioja wine tour: 2 wineries from Bilbao

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

Rp1.855.993
per adult
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
San Sebastian and Getaria in small group from Bilbao

San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao

Rp1.931.032
per adult
San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao
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Top hotels in Casco Viejo

Petit Palace Arana

Petit Palace Arana

3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is Rp2.617.962 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp2.617.962
Rp2.879.799 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (1,007 reviews)
"The staff was very welcoming and friendly - helping us with whatever request and recommendations we asked for. The location is fantastic - easily accessible to the heart of old town and also across the bridge. Rooms are exceptionally clean. 10/10 Highly Recommend"

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026

Petit Palace Arana
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Areatza Kalea 4 Bilbao
The price is Rp2.952.304 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp2.952.304
Rp3.247.535 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (1,005 reviews)
"Super bien situé. Employés serviables."

Reviewed on 5 Jul 2026

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13 Bilbao
The price is Rp3.657.417 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp3.657.417
Rp4.023.200 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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 ...
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is Rp2.300.986 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp2.300.986
Rp2.531.085 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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 ...
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Goien Boutique Hotel

Goien Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Somera Bilbao Bizkaia
The price is Rp3.741.696 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
Rp3.741.696
Rp4.115.865 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
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! (199 reviews)
"Only had one night but wish we had longer. Everything was great, good quality, super clean and spacious room, staff very helpful. Will definitely be back to make more of this great hotel I the future."

Reviewed on 8 Jul 2026

Goien Boutique Hotel
Casual Bilbao Gurea

Casual Bilbao Gurea

2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is Rp1.753.574 per night from 30 Jul to 31 Jul
Rp1.753.574
Rp1.928.931 total
30 Jul - 31 Jul
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! (569 reviews)
"Great location, good staff and clean overall. Room got a bit warm at night even with the fan provided. Floors are a bit noisy, can hear people above you and in corridor."

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2026

Casual Bilbao Gurea
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Where to stay in Casco Viejo

Find the best Casco Viejo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Casco Viejo Travel Guide