Bilbao la Vieja Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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.
Activities
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Our pick of the best Bilbao la Vieja Hotel Deals
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Wonderful hotel and fabulous staff who are so helpful and lovely! Breakfast is superb! Fantastic location to the Guggenheim and lots of great restaurants and bars.
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Axel Hotel Bilbao – Adults Only
We really enjoyed our stay at Axel Hotel in Bilboa. The location, staff, amenities and property were all excellent. We especially enjoyed the beautiful, extra large shower in our room. This was our first time staying at an Axel Hotel and will definitely look forward to staying with Axel again with ...
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
Clean room nice bathroom kind staff
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Hotel super bien ubicado, desayuno espectacular y servicio maravilloso, gracias
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Hotel Sercotel Coliseo
Excellent highly recommend
Reviewed on 18 Mar 2026
Occidental Bilbao
Excellent
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
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 Bilborock or Bay of Biscay.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Bilborock and Ribera Market 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.
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.
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.
Iralabarri
Though Iralabarri may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bizkaia Frontoia and Bilborock.
