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.
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.
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
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian
Walking Route San Juan De Gaztelugatze, Bermeo & Gernika
Top hotels in Casco Viejo
Petit Palace Arana
"Great location in the old town and not too noisy."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
"Wonderful hotel in a gr3at location. Staff extremely helpful and room overlooking the river spacious and comfortable. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
"Overall very good hotel located in perfect area. I asked the room away from street but two times staff gives Me the room just over the street. Maybe they misunderstood my request. At 04:00 AM stated some construction works with noise and vibration, no action from reception was taken. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
"Good location next to the old part of town. Room was quite spacious and cleaned daily. Would recommend"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Bilder Boutique Hotel
"Great location right next to Plaza Nueva. Room was clean and comfortable and there is a friendly bar downstairs for a light breakfast."
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Casual Bilbao Gurea
"Arriving later in the evening, the front door was locked and there was very poor information and communication as how to get inside the building. The girl at reception could have simply came down and opened the door, but instead I was trying to have an online conversation as to how to gain entry, ..."
Reviewed on 9 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.
