Casco Viejo Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A red building with a sign reading "Mairie" and a staircase leading up to it.
A historic building with a central courtyard, featuring arches and outdoor seating areas.
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A historic building with a central clock tower, surrounded by a courtyard with arches and palm trees.
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A historic building with multiple arches and balconies.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river, and mountains in the background.
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Stay near popular Casco Viejo attractions

A historic building with arched windows and a clock, surrounded by outdoor seating and palm trees.

Plaza Nueva

9.2/10 (447 reviews)
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
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Activities

Picture 12 for Activity Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

NZ$89
per adult
86% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

NZ$138
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Bilbao Essential : Self-guided tour created by local Official Guide

Bilbao Essential : Self-guided tour created by local Official Guide

NZ$10
per adult
Bilbao Essential : Self-guided tour created by local Official Guide
From Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastián, Hondarribia, Hendaye, and Getaria

From Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Hendaye, and Getaria

NZ$107
per adult
From Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Hendaye, and Getaria
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

NZ$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket
Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz

Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz

NZ$94
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Tour to the French Basque Country Biarritz Bayonne and San Juan de Luz
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Our pick of the best Casco Viejo Hotel Deals

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels

3.5 out of 5
Areatza Kalea 4 Bilbao
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$150 per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
NZ$150
3 Nov - 4 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"We upgraded to a junior suite and it was a great little space made from an odd shape. It had great bed and shower. The little seating area had two chairs, one which could be pulled out for a child’s bed. The seat was too deep to just sit in but good for curling up in. However, the room also had a ..."

Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Petit Palace Arana

Petit Palace Arana

3 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is NZ$126 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
NZ$126
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
Petit Palace Arana
Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13 Bilbao
The price is NZ$231 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$231
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Great room with a great location"

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
LETOH LETOH Bilbao

LETOH LETOH Bilbao

2 out of 5
Calle Víctor 6 Bilbao
The price is NZ$128 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
NZ$128
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and San Mames Stadium ...
LETOH LETOH Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is NZ$116 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$116
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Casual Bilbao Gurea

Casual Bilbao Gurea

2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is NZ$107 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$107
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pension in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, room service and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (596 reviews)
"We stayed in room 232 which was at the back of the hotel, no noise from street . Black out blinds great and very very comfy bed and pillow would recommend a roommate back of hotel and had a outside window which was a plus , air con good and quiet"

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Casual Bilbao Gurea
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Our guide on where to stay in Casco Viejo

Find the best Casco Viejo areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A modern building with a unique sculpture of a face made of flowers.

Bilbao City Centre

Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Plaza Moyua and Gran Casino Bilbao. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.

A river with a bridge, a historic building with a clock tower, and modern architecture along the riverbank.

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.

A modern architectural building with a reflective surface and a unique design.

Abando

Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and beautiful 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.

A cityscape with a mix of modern and traditional architecture, surrounded by hills and a clear sky.

Indautxu

While you're in Indautxu, take in top sights like Ensanche or Euskalduna Conference Centre and Concert Hall, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Indautxu Station or Sabino Arana Tram Stop.

A boat on a river with a bridge and buildings in the background.

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.

Casco Viejo Travel Guide

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