Mercado Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A street intersection with palm trees, a fountain, and a building with arched windows and a red door.
A historic building with a central archway and a sign reading "MERADO CENTRAL".
A historic building with a grand entrance, palm trees, and a clear blue sky.
An indoor market with various food stalls and an escalator.
A vibrant flower market with various colorful flowers and plants.

Stay near popular Mercado attractions

Central Market

8.6/10 (1,233 reviews)
Stock up on food for a picnic, buy some flowers and watch Alicante locals do their morning shopping at this extensive, two-storey market in the centre of town.
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Activities

Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

From Alicante/Benidorm: Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls Tour

AU$73
per adult
From Alicante/Benidorm: Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls Tour
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas

AU$43
per adult
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas
Alicante: 3-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

Alicante: 3-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

AU$68
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alicante: 3-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option

Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option

AU$24
per adult
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option
View from the Castle

From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip

AU$42
per adult
From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip
Alicante Walking Tour

Alicante Walking Tour

AU$42
per adult
Alicante Walking Tour
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Our pick of the best Mercado Hotel Deals

Hotel Leuka

Hotel Leuka

3 out of 5
Calle Segura, 23 Alicante Alicante
The price is AU$122 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
AU$122
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
7/10 Good! (999 reviews)
"Staff were very help full"

Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Hotel Leuka
BYPILLOW Paseo

BYPILLOW Paseo

3 out of 5
Calle Marqués de Molins, 63 Alicante Alicante Province
The price is AU$161 per night from 7 Oct to 8 Oct
AU$161
7 Oct - 8 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions El Corte Ingles Shopping ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (305 reviews)
"The thermostat was tricky, room was very cold and had to remove the entire room key for the AC to shut off. But overall a very nice small room and clean bathroom within walking distance of Plaza Luceros."

Reviewed on 6 Sept 2026

BYPILLOW Paseo
Urban Rooms Alicante

Urban Rooms Alicante

2.5 out of 5
Calle Manuel Anton,6 entresuelo Alicante Provincia
The price is AU$108 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$108
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this pension in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 20 beach bars and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and El Corte Ingles Shopping ...
8.2/10 Very good! (123 reviews)
"Very convenient location. Staff were very friendly. The window faces to the street with traffic noises."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Urban Rooms Alicante
Estudiotel Alicante

Estudiotel Alicante

2 out of 5
Calle Poeta Vila y Blanco, 4 Alicante Alicante
The price is AU$131 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$131
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very good! (826 reviews)
"The room was excellent value for money in the centre of Alicante. Quite basic accommodation but we expected this considering the price and description but very clean and modern with everything we needed. The room was large with a large balcony too! I would definitely return"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Estudiotel Alicante
Hotel Bonalba Alicante

Hotel Bonalba Alicante

4 out of 5
C/ Vespre, N 10 Mutxamel Alicante
The price is AU$125 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
AU$125
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Mutxamel. Enjoy an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hotel Bonalba Alicante
Odyssey Rooms

Odyssey Rooms

4 out of 5
Carrer Gravina Alicante Alicante
The price is AU$234 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
AU$234
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,233 reviews)
"Very clean and pleasant :)"

Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Odyssey Rooms
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Our guide on where to stay in Mercado

Find the best Mercado areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic square with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by traditional buildings and a mountainous backdrop.

Alicante City Centre

A noteworthy feature of Alicante City Centre is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Alicante Harbour and Alicante Town Hall.

A beach with people sunbathing, a lifeguard on a wooden chair, and a clear blue sky.

Playa de San Juan

Unique features of Playa de San Juan include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Alicante Golf Course or San Juan Beach while you're exploring the area.

A coastal city with a prominent hill, clear blue water, and modern buildings.
Photo by Ramon DE LA FUENTE
Open Photo by Ramon DE LA FUENTE

Ensanche Diputación

If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Harbour and Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal are top sights worth seeing.

A narrow street with colorful buildings, potted plants, and a staircase leading up a hill.

Barri Vell - Santa Creu

While visiting Barri Vell - Santa Creu, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Town Hall and Basilica of Santa Maria.

A coastal railway track with a clear view of the sea and distant land.

Vista Hermosa

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Vista Hermosa. You might want to make time for a stop at Gran Via Shopping Center or Postiguet Beach.

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