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.
A historic building with multiple arches and balconies.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, a river, and mountains in the background.

Stay near popular Casco Viejo attractions

A bustling outdoor café with tables and chairs, surrounded by historic buildings with arches and balconies.

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$96
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

NZ$137
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

NZ$54
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket
Bilbao: 1- or 2-Hour Sightseeing Boat Tour

1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete

NZ$29
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
Rioja wine tour: 2 wineries from Bilbao

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

NZ$176
per adult
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
Aerial view of a church in Spain

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

NZ$146
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
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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
The price is NZ$249 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$249
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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. ...
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$255 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$255
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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 ...
8.2/10 Very good! (1,001 reviews)
"Room was very clean. All the staff were very friendly and helpful. Location is excellent for walking through the city, and very close to the metro."

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Petit Palace Arana
Hotel Tayko Bilbao

Hotel Tayko Bilbao

4 out of 5
Erribera Kalea 13 Bilbao
The price is NZ$369 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$369
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (991 reviews)
"Lovely hotel, in a good location. Then the food was fab, but the restaurant service was not so good; new staff struggled with the menu, all very disjointed"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Hotel Tayko Bilbao
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Fueros, 2 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is NZ$257 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$257
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (635 reviews)
"Nice hotel, clean room, friendly staff and ideally located for the old town"

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Casual Bilbao Gurea

Casual Bilbao Gurea

2 out of 5
C/ Bidebarrieta 14 3º Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is NZ$180 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
NZ$180
20 Sept - 21 Sept
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! (576 reviews)
"Front desk lady was great but the main pic is not the hotel, it’s the downstairs lobby of a building. It’s actually an old hostel on third floor. Clean but v old. Good location."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Casual Bilbao Gurea
LETOH LETOH Bilbao

LETOH LETOH Bilbao

2 out of 5
Calle Víctor 6 Bilbao
The price is NZ$204 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$204
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (127 reviews)
"Clean, well located. Corner rooms have wrap around terrace. Deluxe room has no true closet and bathrooms are not true rooms - more like glass booths. Overall good but minimal. The sole lift was incredibly slow, even the door! Mostly used the stairs. Good coffe bar and common area."

Reviewed on 12 Aug 2026

LETOH LETOH Bilbao
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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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