El Mercat Travel Guide

Valencia
Valencia City Centre featuring heritage architecture, bird life and a church or cathedral

Popular places to visit

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Central Market

4.5/5(285 reviews)

Shop for local fruits, vegetables, cheeses and cured meats, and watch local market traders at work in one of Europe’s oldest food markets.

Central Market
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Silk Exchange

4.5/5(96 reviews)

Admire the late-Gothic architecture of the buildings that were once the center of Valencia’s thriving oil and silk trade.

Silk Exchange
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La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia

4.5/5(3 reviews)

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
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Plaza Redonda

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

Plaza Redonda
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Oceanogràfic Aquarium

4.5/5(121 reviews)

Explore this spectacular indoor-outdoor aquarium, home to innovative exhibits and more than 500 different marine species.

Oceanogràfic Aquarium
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City of Arts and Sciences

4.5/5(194 reviews)

Watch an opera performance, visit an interactive science museum and spot 500 species of marine life at this multipurpose cultural and entertainment complex.

City of Arts and Sciences

Things to do

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Valencia Morning Food Tour

฿2,483
Per adult
Valencia Morning Food Tour
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Port Saplaya bike private tour

฿3,055
Per adult
Port Saplaya bike private tour
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Valencia Tapas and Sightseeing Guided Tour

฿2,845
Per adult
Valencia Tapas and Sightseeing Guided Tour
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Valenca's greatest Food, History & Culture Tour

฿4,201
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Valenca's greatest Food, History & Culture Tour
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Valencia City MO'Bike Tour

฿1,528
Per adult
Valencia City MO'Bike Tour
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A Fun Retreat Experience in Valencia - Solo Travellers Only

฿4,927
Per adult
A Fun Retreat Experience in Valencia - Solo Travellers Only
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Top hotels in El Mercat

Cosy Rooms Bolsería
Cosy Rooms Bolsería
2.5 out of 5
Calle de las Monjas, 4, Valencia, Valencia
The price is ฿2,852 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
฿2,852
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Stay at this boutique hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, daily housekeeping and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Oceanogràfic Aquarium and Malvarrosa ...
6.8/10 (396 reviews)
"Nos encantó excepto porque la ducha está en mitad de la habitación. Pero la ubicación, la limpieza y el trato excelentes."

Reviewed on 27 May 2024

Cosy Rooms Bolsería
Vincci Mercat Hotel
Vincci Mercat Hotel
4 out of 5
C/ de la Llanterna, 31, Valencia, Valencia
The price is ฿5,729 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
฿5,729
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (995 reviews)
"Very nice and clean hotel"

Reviewed on 1 Jun 2024

Vincci Mercat Hotel
Hotel Turia
Hotel Turia
4 out of 5
Calle del Profesor Beltran Baguena, 2, Valencia, Valencia
The price is ฿4,007 per night from 10 Jun to 11 Jun
฿4,007
per night
10 Jun - 11 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
"The hotel was great for the price and was very convenient."

Reviewed on 3 Jun 2024

Hotel Turia
Hotel Primus Valencia
Hotel Primus Valencia
4 out of 5
Calle Menorca 22, Valencia, Valencia
The price is ฿4,277 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
฿4,277
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (964 reviews)
"You can stay all day in the hotel using the outdoor pool or booking for the spa, food is a really good standard and staff are welcoming. The only complaint and disappointment is no kettle in room or tea and coffee. As well as complimentary water. You expect this in a 4 star. Also no iron."

Reviewed on 30 May 2024

Hotel Primus Valencia
Hotel ILUNION Valencia 3
Hotel ILUNION Valencia 3
3 out of 5
Calle Valle de Ayora, 5, Valencia, Valencia
The price is ฿3,484 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
฿3,484
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8/10 Very Good! (714 reviews)
Simple room but pretty good stay.
"Smallish room, clean but minimal. Was totally like a cabin on a cruise ship. Missed having a mini fridge. Comfy bed. Manuel on the front desk was good checking in, great sense of humor."

Reviewed on 31 May 2024

Hotel ILUNION Valencia 3
Barcelo Valencia Hotel
Barcelo Valencia Hotel
4 out of 5
Avenida Francia 11, Valencia, Valencia
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The price is ฿3,620 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
฿3,620
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (997 reviews)
"Great location, easy access to the City of Arts & Sciences park area, walkable or easy bus access to the old town or beach areas, convenient bike rentals & loved the rooftop bar"

Reviewed on 17 May 2024

Barcelo Valencia Hotel
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Other neighbourhoods around El Mercat

Valencia City Centre which includes heritage architecture, château or palace and a city

Valencia City Centre

4.5/5(659 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 featuring heritage architecture, bird life and a church or cathedral

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
Plaza de la Reina showing street scenes, modern architecture and night scenes

La Seu

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

La Seu
Valencia featuring zoo animals and land 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
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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
Valencia Botanical Gardens featuring a garden and forests

Extramurs

Shopping, historical sites and restaurants highlight some notable features of Extramurs. Make a stop by Valencia Botanical Gardens or Turia Gardens while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Angel Guimera Station or Pl. Espanya Station to get around town.

Extramurs

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