El Mercat Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Valencia City Centre showing a garden, bird life and a city
Valencia City Centre showing heritage architecture and a city
Valencia City Centre featuring art, a statue or sculpture and outdoor art
Valencia City Centre showing street scenes, château or palace and heritage architecture
Valencia City Centre which includes cycling, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Popular places to visit

Central Market which includes heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

Central Market

4.5/5(15 reviews)

Find a wide selection of regional fruits, vegetables, cheese, seafood and cured meats at this traditional 20th-century food market, one of the oldest in Europe.

Central Market
La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia

La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia

Learn about the local history of Valencia with a stop at La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.

La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia
La Lonja featuring a church or cathedral and a city

Silk Exchange

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Once the heart of a medieval oil and silk trading centre, this late-Gothic neighbourhood is a testament to Valencia’s prosperous mercantile history.

Silk Exchange
Plaza Redonda

Plaza Redonda

Experience the authentic character of Valencia at the handicraft shops, tapas bars and weekly market of this circular-shaped square.

Plaza Redonda
Malvarrosa Beach showing outdoor eating, a beach and night scenes

Malvarrosa Beach

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Relax on the golden Mediterranean sand, swim in warm waters and enjoy fine dining on an oceanfront promenade at this family-friendly city beach.

Malvarrosa Beach
City of Arts and Sciences which includes a city and modern architecture

City of Arts and Sciences

4.5/5(9 reviews)

Experience 3-D movies, opera performances, science exhibits and an aquarium brimming with animals at this diverse arts and sciences complex.

City of Arts and Sciences

Activities

Intimate Candlelit Dining in 11th Century Historic Monument

Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument

AU$143
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument
Valencia: Cathedral, St Nicholas, and Lonja de la Seda Tour

Valencia: Cathedral, St Nicholas, and Lonja de la Seda Tour

AU$59
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Valencia: Cathedral, St Nicholas, and Lonja de la Seda Tour
Sailing through the magical caves of San José

San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia

AU$105
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia
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Valencia: Sailing Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Option and DJ

AU$45
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Valencia: Sailing Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Option and DJ
Valencia: Catamaran Cruise with Stop for Swimming

Valencia: Catamaran Cruise with Stop for Swimming

AU$34
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Valencia: Catamaran Cruise with Stop for Swimming
Valencia's Historic Centre

From Albir, Altea, Benidorm & Calpe: Valencia City Excursion

AU$70
per adult
From Albir, Altea, Benidorm & Calpe: Valencia City Excursion
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Our pick of the best El Mercat Hotel Deals

Vincci Mercat Hotel

Vincci Mercat Hotel

4 out of 5
C/ de la Llanterna, 31, Valencia, Valencia
The price is AU$315 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$315
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"All was very good"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Vincci Mercat Hotel
Catalina Suites Hotel

Catalina Suites Hotel

4 out of 5
C. de Sant Ferran 9, València, Valencia
The price is AU$258 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$258
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Malvarrosa Beach and Port of Valencia ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (17 reviews)
"Beautiful little central hotel😊 Will definitely recommend to stay here."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Catalina Suites Hotel
Room Mate Cosmo – City Centre, Valencia

Room Mate Cosmo – City Centre, Valencia

3 out of 5
Calle de Maria Cristina, 8, Valencia
The price is AU$367 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$367
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (289 reviews)
"Great hotel with everything you needed for a comfortable stay. I only wish there were more dining options within the hotel or a room service option for food"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Room Mate Cosmo – City Centre, Valencia
Valencia Luxury - Boutique Redonda

Valencia Luxury - Boutique Redonda

3 out of 5
Calle Jofrens, 8, Valencia
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Malvarrosa Beach and Port ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
"I stayed in an excellent apartment in central Valencia at Boutique Redonda. The rooms are spacious with high ceilings, clean and the full kitchen has everything needed for even a long stay. The air conditioning is powerful and goes throughout the apartment. The position is down a little laneway, ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

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Valencia Luxury - Boutique Redonda
Hotel Turia Valencia

Hotel Turia Valencia

4 out of 5
Calle del Profesor Beltran Baguena, 2, Valencia, Valencia
The price is AU$177 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$177
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,020 reviews)
"Lovely hotel great staff big rooms if a little dated!"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Hotel Turia Valencia
Senator Parque Central Hotel

Senator Parque Central Hotel

4 out of 5
Pl. Manuel Sanchís Guarner, 1, Valencia, Valencia
The price is AU$238 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$238
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,017 reviews)
"It’s a decent walk to the main area but when it’s time to leave you can get out quick"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2025

Senator Parque Central Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around El Mercat

Valencia City Centre showing a city, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Valencia City Centre

4.5/5(47 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Central Market to Silk Exchange – discover Valencia City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Valencia City Centre
Valencia City Centre showing a garden, bird life and a city

Ciutat Vella

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia to Silk Exchange – discover Ciutat Vella, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Ciutat Vella
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La Seu

If you're spending some time in La Seu, Plaza de la Virgen and Plaza de la Reina are top sights worth seeing.

La Seu
Valencia which includes land animals and zoo animals

Sant Francesc

While you're in Sant Francesc, take in top sights like Plaza del Ayuntamiento and jump on the metro at Colon Station to see more of the city.

Sant Francesc
Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas featuring street scenes, a city and château or palace

La Xerea

If you're spending some time in La Xerea, Turia Gardens and San Juan del Hospital Church are top sights worth seeing.

La Xerea
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Eixample

If you're spending time in Eixample, you might enjoy attractions like Ruzafa Market and Colón Market. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Xativa Station to see more of the city.

Eixample

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