Casco Viejo Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Casco Viejo
Popular places to visit
Plaza Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
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.
Santiago Cathedral
Wander through ancient chapels, admire centuries-old religious art and visit a Gothic cloister at this important Roman Catholic building.
Arriaga Theater
For your evening's entertainment while in the city reserve seats for a show or play at this spectacular 19th-century theater.
Plaza Miguel de Unamuno
Revel in the lively ambiance of this old town square and tour some of the notable buildings in and around it.
Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya
You can study the exhibits at Museum of Archaeology Bizkaya, a museum with a story of its own, during your holiday in Bilbao. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
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 Casco Viejo Hotel Deals
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
great location in the city centre, hotel is close to many amenities
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Petit Palace Arana
Staff were very helpful and very clean space.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Hotel Tayko Bilbao
This hotel was a bit more of a splurge for me but I'm glad that I stayed here. Room was clean with excellent amenities. The staff was friendly and kind. Excellent location. Everything I wanted for my visit to Bilbao was walkable. I highly recommend it.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Casual Bilbao Gurea
Comfortable room for a short stay in the old town of Bilbao. Clean room, quiet, suitable for solo traveler. Good access to old town & railway station. Helpful staff.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
Sercotel Arenal Bilbao
Nice hotel, nice rooms, pleasant service from employees, nice breakfast, excellent location. No complaints!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
GOIEN BOUTIQUE HOTEL
10/10 … we only stayed the on night but the room was fantastic, the team were really friendly and the location was perfect for exploring
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Casco Viejo
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.
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.
Bilbao la Vieja
While visiting Bilbao la Vieja, you might make a stop by sights like Bay of Biscay and San Anton Bridge.
Castaños
While visiting Castaños, you might make a stop by sights like Bilbao City Hall and Bay of Biscay.
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.
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.
