Casco Viejo
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.
Santiago Cathedral
Wander through ancient chapels, admire centuries-old religious art and visit a Gothic cloister at this important Roman Catholic building.
Arriaga Theater
For your evening's entertainment while in the city reserve seats for a show or play at this spectacular 19th-century theater.
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.
Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Bilbao. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
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 Casco Viejo
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Clean room, staff, excellent location
Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025
Petit Palace Arana
Staff were very helpful and very clean space.
Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
We loved our spacious river view room and appreciated the nice little welcome touches and cleanliness of the entire hotel. The king sized bed was very comfortable as were the pillows and we loved the bathroom and free slippers. The staff at Hotel Tayko were friendly and helpful and we would stay ...
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2025
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Fantastic location. Excellent service. High quality for low cost.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2025
Casual Bilbao Gurea
Comfortable room for a short stay in the old town of Bilbao. Clean room, quiet, suitable for solo traveler. Good access to old town & railway station. Helpful staff.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2025
GOIEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL
Location was great. Room very clean. Staff very helpful. I will definitely would stay there again
Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo
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.
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.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
Castaños
If you're spending some time in Castaños, Funicular de Artxanda and Bilbao City Hall are top sights worth seeing.
Bilbao City Centre
Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao are top sights in Bilbao City Centre, and you should be sure to explore the fascinating museums. Hop aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station to see more sights in the area.
Abando
Abundant dining options, interesting museums and stunning 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.
