Bilbao la Vieja Travel Guide

Bilbao

A cityscape with historic buildings, a prominent cathedral, and a river.
A riverside walkway with a stone railing, a bridge, and buildings along the riverbank.
A narrow urban street with colorful buildings, a mural, and a bench.
A building with a blue facade and yellow windows, a red building to the left, and a street sign.
A modern stadium with a green and black patterned roof, surrounded by a grassy hill and concrete structures.

Stay near popular Bilbao la Vieja attractions

San Anton Bridge

You can learn about the history of Bilbao with a stop at San Anton Bridge. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.
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Things to do

Bay in San Sebastian

San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour

£60
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket

£24
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Guggenheim Bilbao Museum Entry Ticket
Aerial view of a church in Spain

The Basque Country Full-Day Tour

£64
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Picture 12 for Activity Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour

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

£42
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka, Gernika, & Wine Tour
Rioja wine tour: 2 wineries from Bilbao

La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao

£77
per adult
La Rioja wines and Laguardia tour from Bilbao
San Sebastian and Getaria in small group from Bilbao

San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao

£81
per adult
San Sebastian, Hondarribia, Getaria, Zarautz from Bilbao
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Top hotels in Bilbao la Vieja

Barceló Bilbao Nervión

Barceló Bilbao Nervión

4 out of 5
Paseo Campo Volantin 11 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is £115 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£115
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao

3 out of 5
Calle Rodriguez Arias 66 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is £90 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
£90
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Very nice hotel in a convenient location."

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2026

Hotel ILUNION Bilbao
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art

5 out of 5
Alameda de Mazarredo, 61 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is £174 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£174
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,016 reviews)
"From the moment we arrived the service was exceptional. The hotel is spectacular and our room was exactly as shown and spotlessly presented. The staff are truly exceptional, everyone from reception to housekeeping. I travel by motorcycle and the secure underground parking provided perfect peace of ..."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés

4 out of 5
Calle Perez Galdos, 56 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is £92 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£92
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
"Since we didn't arriveuntil midnight, we were very happy that someone was there to let us in. Since we stayed only day, it's probably not fair for us to try and rate this hotel. It served our need and I would recommend the hotel to anyone."

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2026

Hotel ILUNION San Mamés
Latroupe La Granja

Latroupe La Granja

2 out of 5
Plaza Biribila 3 Bilbao Bizkaia
The price is £96 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£96
4 Oct - 5 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! (199 reviews)
"Stayed here with my husband and teenage daughter and was really pleasantly surprised. We booked a private room for 3 with our own private bathroom. It was very clean and the hostel itself is quite cool. Unfortunately we booked at the weekend of the Aste Nagusia festival and our room overlooked a ..."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Latroupe La Granja
Occidental Bilbao

Occidental Bilbao

4 out of 5
Av Zumalacarregui, 40 Bilbao Vizcaya
The price is £115 per night from 4 Oct to 5 Oct
£115
4 Oct - 5 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Bilbao. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Occidental Bilbao
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Where to stay in Bilbao la Vieja

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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 Zubizuri Bridge. 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.

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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 modern building with a cylindrical glass tower, surrounded by a park with benches and trees.
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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 red building with a sign reading "Mairie" and a staircase leading up to it.

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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