Bilbao la Vieja
Bilbao
Visit Bilbao la Vieja
Popular places to visit
San Mames Stadium
Join local soccer fans and shout your support for a well-known European team that calls this spectacular stadium its home.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Investigate a vast collection of modern and contemporary art both inside and outside one of the most recognizable buildings in Bilbao.
Plaza Nueva
Feast on an appetizing variety of local gourmet dishes while marveling at the architectural splendor of this popular city plaza.
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.
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.
Things to do
Bilbao: Gaztelugatxe, Bermeo, Mundaka and Gernika with Txakoli
San Sebastian & Biarritz full day tour
1-Hour Bilbao city Boat Tour or 2-Hour cruise to Portugalete
Bilbao: San Mamés Museum and Stadium Tour
The Basque Country Full-Day Tour
Bilbao la Vieja Hotel Deals
The Artist Grand Hotel of Art
"Fantastic place to enjoy a quick visit to the area."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
Radisson Collection Bilbao
"Terrace bar and breakfast were adequate. Food was tasty. The pool heater was broken. There was no gym either. The staff is outstanding. They were courteous and professional. Came through with my requests easily and that was the bonus."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Latroupe La Granja
"The shared spaces are lovely. They really make an effort to make this place feel comfortable, clean and welcoming. The actual room though are not great. Just bunk beds with curtains. I guess it is nice to have the toilet, sink and shower in the room, but when you are sharing a room, I would have ..."
Reviewed on May 4, 2026
Barceló Bilbao Nervión
"Great location, great place - exactly what we needed as tourists. Thanks again!"
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Holiday Inn Express Bilbao by IHG
"Ideal and convenient for an overnight before a flight with a very useful shuttle bus."
Reviewed on May 18, 2026
voco Bilbao City by IHG
"Perfectly located close to city centre with a lovely staff, immaculate rooms and a great breakfast!"
Reviewed on May 8, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Bilbao la Vieja
San Francisco
You'll enjoy the bars and theaters in San Francisco. You might want to make time for a stop at Bilborock or Ensanche.
Zabala
Zabala might not have many top sights, but Bilborock and Ribera Market are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bilbao Old Town
Museums, shopping, and theaters 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.
Casco Viejo
Discover the most colorful part of Bilbao, where you can explore historical churches like San Antón and San Nicolás, shop at Mercado de la Ribera, and enjoy local taverns. Easily accessible via Casco Viejo station and public elevators.
Santutxu
When in Santutxu and the surrounding area, you'll want to check out sights like Ribera Market or Plaza Miguel de Unamuno and hop on the metro to see more the city at Basarrate Station or Santutxu Station.
Iralabarri
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Iralabarri and surrounding area, you can visit Bizkaia Frontoia and Bilborock.
