Merida Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A stone bridge with multiple arches over a calm river, reflecting the bridge and surrounding trees.
An ancient amphitheater with stone steps and columns.
An ancient stone archway with marble columns and a statue at the top.
Ancient stone columns with intricate carvings, set against a backdrop of weathered stone walls.
A historic fountain with lions, palm trees, and classic architecture in a public square.

Stay near popular Merida Old Town attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Merida Old Town Hotel Deals

Hotel ILUNION Mérida Palace

Hotel ILUNION Mérida Palace

5 out of 5
Plaza Espana, 19 Merida Badajoz
The price is AU$167 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$167
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Spent two nights at this hotel. Great location for walking to all the tourist sites and the town’s main square. Good sized rooms and bathrooms that were clean and well equipped. The buffet breakfast was excellent. I would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 8 Oct 2026

Hotel ILUNION Mérida Palace
Akla Hotel Mérida

Akla Hotel Mérida

4 out of 5
C / Romero Leal 18 Merida Badajoz
The price is AU$129 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$129
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Popular attractions Temple of Diana and Plaza de Espana are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)
"The location was ideal and the staff were so helpful."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Akla Hotel Mérida
Alora Hotel Mérida

Alora Hotel Mérida

3 out of 5
Paseo de las Artes y los Oficios, 15 Mérida Badajoz
The price is AU$72 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
AU$72
5 Nov - 6 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Amphitheatre of Merida and Circo Romano are ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (98 reviews)
"All the staff are helpful and friendly. Breakfast is not included but it is worth. A lot of choices."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Alora Hotel Mérida
Parador de Mérida

Parador de Mérida

4 out of 5
C/Almendralejo, 56 Merida Badajoz
The price is AU$124 per night from 4 Nov to 5 Nov
AU$124
4 Nov - 5 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (383 reviews)
"Esperaba más. Falta algo más de atención al detalle, agua complementaria en la habitación. Los baños no han visto una remodelación desde mediados del siglo pasado. Ya el óxido y la vejez van ganando campo."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Parador de Mérida
Hotel Nova Roma

Hotel Nova Roma

3 out of 5
Calle Suárez Somonte 42 Merida
The price is AU$77 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
AU$77
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Portico del Foro and Temple of Diana are ...
8.4/10 Very good! (70 reviews)
"Everything was close by. Be sure to arrange parking. The garage was full and had to park in the public lot."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2026

Hotel Nova Roma
Hotel Velada Mérida

Hotel Velada Mérida

4 out of 5
Avenida Reina Sofia, s/n Merida Badajoz
The price is AU$87 per night from 20 Oct to 21 Oct
AU$87
20 Oct - 21 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Hotel Velada Mérida
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our guide on where to stay in Merida Old Town

Find the best Merida Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Distrito 6

Distrito 6 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Puente Romano and Plaza de Espana while you're in town.

San Antonio

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Antonio and surrounding area, you can visit Puente Romano and Plaza de Espana.

Polígono Industrial Cepansa

Polígono Industrial Cepansa might not have many top sights, but Puente Romano and Plaza de Espana are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

El Prado

While El Prado isn't home to many top sights, Acueducto de los Milagros and Puente Lusitania are some notable places to visit nearby.

Polígono Industrial El Prado

While there might not be top attractions in Polígono Industrial El Prado, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Acueducto de los Milagros and Puente Romano.



Merida Old Town Travel Guide

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