Bilbao la Vieja Travel Guide
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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.
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.
Things to do
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
Bilbao: Bilbao Cathedral and San Anton Church Entry Ticket
Walking tour in Bilbao with local guide
Top hotels in Bilbao la Vieja
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"Absolutely delightful. Staff was fabulous. Breakfast is outstanding. Only criticism was with shower design. There is no mounted shampoo, conditioner or body wash. Thus, you must take small containers into the shower and there is no shelf to put them so you must put them on floor or outside of shower. ..."
Reviewed on 7 Jun 2026
Latroupe La Granja
"Interesting property with friendly staff, good value basic breakfast. Ideal for stay with teenage family"
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
"No hot water for showers after 9.30am, bedrooms could do with additional soundproofing. Kept awake by people in the streets at 4am. Lovely hotel for the most part and great location, but for the price point, some things were a let down"
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
"Great room. Nice and spacious with very comfy beds. Tea/coffee making facilities along with hairdryer and complimentary toiletries such as toothbrush & shaving kits. Room was clean with towels changed daily. Really good selection of food for breakfast in buffet style. Hotel is on top of the bus station ..."
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
"Huge, comfortable bed. Very clean room and social areas."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
"Enjoyed our stay, area a little out of the way"
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Bilbao la Vieja
Bilbao City Centre
Bilbao City Centre is highly notable for its fascinating museums, and you might want to visit top sights like Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and Plaza Moyua. See more of Bilbao by jumping on the metro at Moyua Station or Abando Station.
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.
Abando
Ample dining options, fascinating museums, and beautiful river views are just a few top things to explore in Abando. A visit to Guggenheim Museum Bilbao or Plaza Moyua might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Moyua Station or Indautxu Station to get around town.
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.
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.
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