Quartier Casco Viejo Bilbao is on Artekale, one of the Seven Streets (Zazpi Kaleak) of the Casco Viejo (Old Town), practically next to the Mercado de la Ribera. It works as a hostel with bunk beds in shared rooms, a shared kitchen and a roof terrace. It is a good fit if you travel light and want to see the historic centre on foot.
Location and getting around
The door is a couple of minutes from the Mercado de la Ribera. Plaza Nueva and the Arriaga Theatre are about 5 minutes’ walk away, and Abando station about 10. Across the Ría, the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is about 25 minutes on foot. The airport is about 5 km away: a bus or taxi is best for getting there.
According to the hostel, the street is pedestrianised and Bilbao Cathedral (Santiago Cathedral) is about 100 metres away.
Rooms and facilities
The rooms are shared, with bunk beds. Each bed has an individual locker and a reading light, and bed linen is included. Towels are hired separately.
- Equipped shared kitchen.
- Shared lounge with a TV and vending machines.
- Roof terrace.
- Free wifi.
A continental breakfast is listed; ask when you book whether it is included in your rate.
Who it suits
- Solo travellers who do not mind sharing a dormitory.
- Anyone who wants the Mercado de la Ribera round the corner.
- Guests who prefer to cook some meals rather than always eat out.
- Guests arriving by train at Abando who want to walk with their backpack.
Good to know
Reception for check-in is open from 14:00 to 22:00, so if your train or flight arrives late, let them know beforehand. On arrival you will be asked for photo ID and a credit card. Check-out is at 11:00 at the latest. If you are looking for other options of this kind in the city, see the hostels on FaceTraveler.