Bilbao la Vieja Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bizkaia Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika from Bilbao
Our pick of the best Bilbao la Vieja Hotel Deals
Hotel Bilbi
Streetcar access close by to get around
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Super friendly staff, clean and great meal at the rooftop.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
The staff was incredibly helpful and kind. They were able to accommodate my needs and I felt safe and comfortable staying there.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Extremely nice and helpful staff. The hotel is furnished to a great standard, the bed were very comfortable and the buffet breakfast was excellent
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Nice hotel, helpful staff. Liked free lemon/orange water in lobby. Rooms tight.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Mercure Bilbao Jardines De Albia
Excellent room and amenities and friendly staff. Breakfast was fantastic
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao la Vieja
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theatres in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Ribera Market and Gran Casino Bilbao are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Iralabarri
Though Iralabarri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like 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 of the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.
Casco Viejo
Museums, theatres and historical 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.
