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

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

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

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

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

Sailing through the magical caves of San José

San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia

AU$111
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia
Valencia's Historic Centre

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

AU$69
per adult
From Albir, Altea, Benidorm & Calpe: Valencia City Excursion
Valencia: Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Option

Valencia: Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Option

AU$27
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Valencia: Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Option
Valencia: Catamaran Cruise with Stop for Swimming

Valencia: Catamaran Cruise with Stop for Swimming

AU$39
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Valencia: Catamaran Cruise with Stop for Swimming
Sunset in Valencia from the Catamaran Mundo Marino

Sunset in Valencia from the Catamaran Mundo Marino

AU$44
per adult
Sunset in Valencia from the Catamaran Mundo Marino
Catamaran Trip with Bath from Valencia

Catamaran ride and swim from the port of Valencia

AU$39
per adult
Catamaran ride and swim from the port of Valencia
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Our pick of the best El Mercat Hotel Deals

Cosy Rooms Bolsería

Cosy Rooms Bolsería

2.5 out of 5
Calle de las Monjas, 4, Valencia, Valencia
The price is AU$155 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$155
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Malvarrosa Beach and Port ...
6.6/10 (466 reviews)
"Great location"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Cosy Rooms Bolsería
Vincci Mercat Hotel

Vincci Mercat Hotel

4 out of 5
C/ de la Llanterna, 31, Valencia, Valencia
The price is AU$254 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$254
10 Aug - 11 Aug
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! (997 reviews)
Great place to stay in Valencia
"The location is great and bed is very comfortable"

Reviewed on 17 Jul. 2025

Vincci Mercat 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$242 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$242
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (275 reviews)
"Everything was fantastic. Very comfortable room. No complaints. The staff are so heart warming. Laura and Sofia are great. Thank you for everything. The apple pies in your cafe are the best I ever had."

Reviewed on 6 Aug. 2025

Room Mate Cosmo – City Centre, Valencia
Senator Parque Central Hotel

Senator Parque Central Hotel

4 out of 5
Pl. Manuel Sanchís Guarner, 1, Valencia, Valencia
The price is AU$196 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$196
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (964 reviews)
"No too far from area of interest"

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Senator Parque Central Hotel
Novotel Valencia Lavant

Novotel Valencia Lavant

4 out of 5
Avenida Pio XII 4, Valencia, Valencia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$230 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$230
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Malvarrosa Beach and Port of Valencia are ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (220 reviews)
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Reviewed on 31 Jul. 2025

Novotel Valencia Lavant
Hotel Turia Valencia

Hotel Turia Valencia

4 out of 5
Calle del Profesor Beltran Baguena, 2, Valencia, Valencia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$158 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
AU$158
31 Aug - 1 Sept
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! (1,012 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on 1 Aug. 2025

Hotel Turia Valencia
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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
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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El Carme

El Carme is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza del Carmen and Serranos Towers.

El Carme
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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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