Bilbao la Vieja
Bilbao
Visit Bilbao la Vieja
Popular places to visit
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
San Mames Stadium
Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.
Plaza Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
Plaza Moyua
Take time out in this attractive city plaza and contemplate the beauty and majesty of the architecture of the surrounding historical buildings.
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.
Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall
Attend a conference, concert or dramatic performance, go on a guided tour and browse an eclectic collection of art at this riverside venue.
Things to do
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bizkaia Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika from Bilbao
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
Top hotels in Bilbao la Vieja
Hotel Bilbi
Streetcar access close by to get around
Reviewed on Aug 15, 2025
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
The service is good but not 5 star. Our room was lovely but unfortunately we had an issue with our sink. The property was quick to help and bring towels
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Everting good
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Everything was superb except the issue with ac not available due to the time of year and predominantly heat calls are desired
Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Nice room clean spacious Staff very helpful friendly
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
Quick check in. Clean and very good room. Very well positioned for Guggenheim just a pleasant ten minute walk along river bank and excellent pinchos bar just round the corner in Jardinieres.
Reviewed on Nov 7, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao la Vieja
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theaters in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.
Zabala
Zabala might not have many top sights, but Ribera Market and Gran Casino Bilbao are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bilbao Old Town
Museums, shopping, and theaters 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.
Iralabarri
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Iralabarri and surrounding area, you can visit Gran Casino Bilbao and Ensanche.
Santutxu
When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ribera Market or Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya and hop on the metro to see more the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.
Casco Viejo
Museums, theaters, and historic sites highlight some notable features of Casco Viejo. Make a stop by Plaza Nueva or Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Casco Viejo Station or Arriga Tram Stop to get around town.
