Bilbao la Vieja
Bilbao
Visit Bilbao la Vieja
Popular places to visit
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
San Mames Stadium
Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Bizkaia Bridge, Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo and Gernika from Bilbao
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Bilbao Walking Tour and cable car in spanish
Bilbao Historic Walking Tour in Small Group
Bilbao: Excursion to San Sebastian, Hondarribia and Getaria
Top hotels in Bilbao la Vieja
Hotel Bilbi
Streetcar access close by to get around
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2025
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Nice hotel, beautiful rooftop terrace, great breakfast. Their main restaurant on the first floor wasn't very good, but the lobby bar was excellent.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
The staff was incredibly helpful and kind. They were able to accommodate my needs and I felt safe and comfortable staying there.
Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025
NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels
Great location, friendly helpful staff and comfortable bed. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
Clean and comfort but is more like a business hotel than a holiday location. Staff seemed polite but not especially friendly
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Great location.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
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 Ensanche or Bay of Biscay.
Zabala
While Zabala isn't home to many top sights, Ribera Market and Gran Casino Bilbao 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.
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.
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.
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.
