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

Intimate Candlelit Dining in 11th Century Historic Monument

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

AU$141
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument
Sailing through the magical caves of San José

San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia

AU$103
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
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
Valencia: Port Saplaya Boat Tour with Free Drink & Swimming

Valencia: Port Saplaya Boat Tour with Free Drink & Swimming

AU$44
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Valencia: Port Saplaya Boat Tour with Free Drink & Swimming
Excursion to Albufera Natural Park

The Original Albufera Tour: Barraca, Boat Ride & Local Guide

AU$104
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
The Original Albufera Tour: Barraca, Boat Ride & Local Guide
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Our pick of the best El Mercat Hotel Deals

Catalina Suites Hotel

Catalina Suites Hotel

4 out of 5
C. de Sant Ferran 9, València, Valencia
The price is AU$295 per night from 15 Oct to 16 Oct
AU$295
15 Oct - 16 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 ...
8/10 Very Good! (27 reviews)
"THIS CUTE, COMFORTABLE HOTEL IS IN A FANTASTIC LOCATION. THE STAFF IS VERY ACOMMODATING. I WILL TRY AND BOOK HERE AGAIN."

Reviewed on 9 Oct 2025

Catalina Suites Hotel
Vincci Mercat Hotel

Vincci Mercat Hotel

4 out of 5
C/ de la Llanterna, 31, Valencia, Valencia
The price is AU$291 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$291
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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)
"Very clean."

Reviewed on 29 Sept 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$319 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$319
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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! (293 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. The staff was excellent. They spoiled us. The place is very clean and in a great location."

Reviewed on 5 Oct 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! (31 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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Only YOU Hotel Valencia

Only YOU Hotel Valencia

5 out of 5
PLAZA RODRIGO BOTET,5, Valencia, Valencian Community
The price is AU$351 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$351
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (883 reviews)
"The room is incredible, the service, the food, the location! Everything is amazing"

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

Only YOU Hotel Valencia
Hotel Primus Valencia

Hotel Primus Valencia

4 out of 5
Calle Menorca 22, Valencia, Valencia
The price is AU$185 per night from 9 Nov to 10 Nov
AU$185
9 Nov - 10 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"The room was a nice size, bathroom very spacious. We opted for the morning breakfast buffet and it was very plentiful and we enjoyed that very much to start our morning. The hotel is very conveniently located with everything within walkable distance. Excellent location and would absolutely stay here ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Hotel Primus 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
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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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