Bilbao la Vieja Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bilbao
Bilbao
Bilbao la Vieja lies just across the river from the Old Town. The streets in this space, which takes in the Bilbao la Vieja, San Francisco and Zabala districts, are covered with urban wall art and a very interesting collection of architecture. The barrio of San Francisco lies just south of Abando and is an immigrant area, a very lively neighborhood.
#Architecture
#Bilbao
#Spain
Bilbao la Vieja lies just across the river from the Old Town. The streets in this space, which takes in the Bilbao la Vieja, San Francisco and Zabala districts, are covered with urban wall art and a very interesting collection of architecture. The barrio of San Francisco lies just south of Abando and is an immigrant area, a very lively neighborhood.
#Architecture
#Bilbao
#Spain
Bilbao la Vieja lies just across the river from the Old Town. The streets in this space, which takes in the Bilbao la Vieja, San Francisco and Zabala districts, are covered with urban wall art and a very interesting collection of architecture. The barrio of San Francisco lies just south of Abando and is an immigrant area, a very lively neighborhood.
#Architecture
#Bilbao
#Spain

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Enea Living

Enea Living

2 out of 5
Calle Bilbao la vieja 2 Bilbao BI
The price is NZ$217 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
NZ$217
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and premium bedding. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium are ...
Enea Living
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61 Bilbao Vizcaya
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,009 reviews)
Just what we wanted. Perfect location. Really helpful staff. Lovely artwork everywhere. Best breakfast I’ve had in Europe gir à long time.

Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
 Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only

4 out of 5
Mesedeetako Kaia 3 Bilbao
The price is NZ$116 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
NZ$116
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames ...
9/10 Wonderful! (272 reviews)
El hotel muy bueno su personal excelente, muy cerca del casco viejo y de las principals attractions, muy recommended para pasar Unas magnificas vacaciones

Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026

Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
Barceló Bilbao Nervión

Barceló Bilbao Nervión

4 out of 5
Paseo Campo Volantin 11 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is NZ$185 per night from 22 Feb to 23 Feb
NZ$185
22 Feb - 23 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (999 reviews)
Spatious room

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Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG

3 out of 5
Zarandoa Kalea, 5 Derio Vizcaya
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$131 per night from 15 Feb to 16 Feb
NZ$131
15 Feb - 16 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Derio. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Yes,good quality

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo

4 out of 5
Calle Alameda De Urquijo 13 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is NZ$136 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
NZ$136
8 Feb - 9 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Very good breakfast and superb location

Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026

Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
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Other neighbourhoods around Bilbao la Vieja

Boat surfing the estuary of Bilbao.

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.

San Francisco
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Zabala

While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market are some notable places to visit nearby.

Zabala
Ribera Market showing interior views, food and a bar

Bilbao Old Town

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

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.

Bilbao Old Town
Bilbao

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.

Casco Viejo
Downtown of Bilbao city from Solokoetxe lookout point, Spain

Santutxu

4/5(1 area review)

When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ribera Market or Plaza Miguel de Unamuno and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.

Santutxu
English style houses in Irala neighborhood, Bilbao, Spain

Iralabarri

Though Iralabarri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bizkaia Frontoia and Bilborock.

Iralabarri


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