The best hotels in Casco Viejo & Arenal, Bilbao, ranked, from $157 a night

Hotels in Casco Viejo & Arenal, Bilbao from $157 a night (3★) and $376 (4★) next weekend, Nov 13–15, 2026, for 2 adults in 1 room; Thanksgiving (Nov 24–29) from $90 a night; prices checked Nov 1, 2026.

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Casco Viejo & Arenal, Bilbao hotels with prices for the next twelve weekends, upcoming holidays and a monthly midweek stay, for 2 adults in 1 room, by star rating. Open a hotel for other dates and lengths.

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November 2026

Hotel / area Nov 13–15, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 20–22, 2026 · 2 nights Nov 24–29, 2026 · 5 nights · Thanksgiving Nov 27–29, 2026 · 2 nights
4★ from $752 $267 $452 $229
3★ from $313 $310 $470 $244
4★ NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels · Casco Viejo & Arenal $752 $267 $452 $229
3★ Sercotel Arenal Bilbao · Casco Viejo & Arenal $313 $310 $470 $244

December 2026

Hotel / area Dec 1–3, 2026 · 2 nights · Midweek Dec 4–6, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 11–13, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 18–20, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 22–27, 2026 · 5 nights · Christmas Dec 25–27, 2026 · 2 nights Dec 30, 2026 – Jan 2, 2027 · 3 nights · New Year’s
4★ from $132 $259.50 $200 $602 $404 $183 $385.50
3★ from $124 $274 $214 $210 $364.50 $181.50 —
4★ NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels · Casco Viejo & Arenal $132 $259.50 $200 $602 $404 $183 $385.50
3★ Sercotel Arenal Bilbao · Casco Viejo & Arenal $124 $274 $214 $210 $364.50 $181.50 —

January 2027

Hotel / area Jan 1–3, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 5–7, 2027 · 2 nights · Midweek Jan 15–17, 2027 · 2 nights Jan 15–18, 2027 · 3 nights · MLK weekend Jan 22–24, 2027 · 2 nights
4★ from $252 $115 $202 $252 $199
3★ from — $135 — — —
4★ NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels · Casco Viejo & Arenal $252 $115 $202 $252 $199
3★ Sercotel Arenal Bilbao · Casco Viejo & Arenal — $135 — — —

Where to stay in Casco Viejo & Arenal, Bilbao: featured hotels

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Axel's take on Casco Viejo & Arenal: #2 of 5 in Bilbao, 8.3/10

Stay for historic streets and pintxos, not guaranteed quiet. Casco Viejo takes second for historic character, abundant doorstep options and good value, despite a smaller, lower-rated hotel selection.

Stay here for pedestrian lanes, pintxos under Plaza Nueva’s arcades, and the cathedral and Ribera market within an easy wander. Arenal adds riverfront breathing room and the Arriaga theatre. Barrenkale’s LGBTQ+ bars make this an especially convenient base for queer nightlife.

The catch is sleep: weekend bar noise carries through the narrow streets, so ask for an inward-facing room. Pedestrian access can also mean carrying luggage the final stretch. Plaza Nueva’s middle was fenced for parking inspections in 2026; check the situation before booking on the square. Skip it if quiet nights or effortless vehicle access come first.

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NYX costs more than Sercotel Arenal and adds design-led interiors, a restaurant, bar and gym—not a quieter location. Its rooftop terrace is temporarily closed, and bathroom privacy is limited. Stick with Sercotel Arenal if you'll mostly be out eating and sightseeing. Typical rates with Axel here run from $126 a night at Sercotel Arenal Bilbao to $145 at NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels (last 30 days). Typical rates are USD medians, not live quotes. Hotel fees may be extra.

The best hotels in Casco Viejo & Arenal, ranked by Axel's take

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  1. Sercotel Arenal Bilbao 8.6/10, comfortable 3-star at the entrance to Bilbao’s Old Town. A strong Old Town base, with cleanliness and location outweighing occasional noise. Why it's here: cheaper Old Town comfort with strong cleanliness and helpful reception. Accept: street and inter-room noise can carry. · Customer link — Open hotel details
  2. NYX Hotel Bilbao by Leonardo Hotels 8.2/10, design-led 4-star at the edge of Bilbao’s Old Town. A strong Old Town base, with bathroom privacy and rooftop limitations. Why it's here: design-led Old Town accommodation with a restaurant, bar and gym. Accept: limited bathroom privacy, possible noise and a temporarily closed rooftop. · Customer link — Open hotel details

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