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

Rp1.546.318
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

Rp1.443.230
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour

Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour

Rp340.190
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Picture 12 for Activity Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

Rp1.422.612
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
San Sebastian and Getaria in small group from Bilbao

San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao

Rp1.958.669
per adult
San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao
Rioja wine tour: 2 wineries from Bilbao

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

Rp4.700.806
per adult
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp2.630.761 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp2.630.761
Rp2.893.899 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,013 reviews)
"Excellent hotel in a great location. Brilliant staff."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 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 Rp2.184.333 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
Rp2.184.333
Rp2.402.766 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,004 reviews)
"The NYX hotel is superb. Great location at entrance to the old city. The hotel is modern sheek, great food and wonderful service. We would recommend to anyone!!"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13 Bilbao
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp3.369.522 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
Rp3.369.522
Rp3.706.433 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (974 reviews)
"This boutique hotel is beautiful and conveniently located. The bed was ultra comfortable and everything was very clean and easy to access. We were on the river side which was worth the upgrade. We’d definitely stay here again!"

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2026

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is Rp2.285.906 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp2.285.906
Rp2.514.496 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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! (627 reviews)
"Just ok"

Reviewed on 20 Aug 2026

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Goien Boutique Hotel

Goien Boutique Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Somera Bilbao Bizkaia
The price is Rp3.790.529 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
Rp3.790.529
Rp4.169.582 total
13 Sept - 14 Sept
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 ...
Goien Boutique Hotel
Casual Bilbao Gurea

Casual Bilbao Gurea

2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is Rp1.337.635 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
Rp1.337.635
Rp1.471.398 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
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 ...
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 Bilbao Fine Arts Museum 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 Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall or Bilbao Fine Arts Museum, 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 Bay of Biscay or Bilborock.

Casco Viejo Travel Guide