Bilbao la Vieja
Bilbao
Visit Bilbao la Vieja
Popular places to visit
San Mames Stadium
Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Biarritz, Saint Jean De Luz & San Sebastian
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 Bilbao la Vieja
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
I did not see the amenities
Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
This hotel is extremely stylish - lovely design of the rooms and shared areas. The front of house staff are friendly and helpful. The location is central, close to the main shopping areas and restaurant. But it’s perhaps a little noisy and lively at night time for us. A couple of things let it down. ...
Reviewed on Mar 24, 2026
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Lovely hotel with modern decor. Very clean and well maintained. Very friendly staff. Decent gym for a few days stay. Excellent breakfast selection.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Wonderful location by the Bilbao Athletic Club stadium. Easy walk or tram ride to Guggenheim Museum or el Centro. Superb breakfast buffet.
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Hotel Miro
fantastic hotel
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Fantastic sized room and really clean. The bed and pillows were great quality and comfortable. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. The hotel is in a great position for exploring Bilbao and we can highly recommend it.
Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026
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 Bilborock or Bay of Biscay.
Zabala
Zabala might not have many top sights, but Bilborock and Ribera Market 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.
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.
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.
Iralabarri
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Iralabarri and surrounding area, you can visit Bizkaia Frontoia and Bilborock.
