Mercado Travel Guide

Alicante

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)
Pick up the ingredients for a picnic, souvenirs to take home or just a quick snack at this authentic local fresh food market.
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Things to do

View from the Castle

From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip

฿994
per adult
From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

From Alicante/Benidorm: Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls Tour

฿1,720
per adult
From Alicante/Benidorm: Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls Tour
Alicante Shore Excursion Old Town Walk and Digital Photos

Alicante Shore Excursion Old Town Walk and Photos Included

฿1,338
per adult
Alicante Shore Excursion Old Town Walk and Photos Included
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option

Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option

฿573
per adult
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option
Discover Alicante And The Costa Blanca A Guided Tour

Discover Alicante And The Costa Blanca: A Self-Guided Tour

฿114
per adult
Discover Alicante And The Costa Blanca: A Self-Guided Tour
Alicante Express: Castle & Caves Private Ride

Alicante Express: Castle & Caves Private Ride

฿8,371
per traveller
Alicante Express: Castle & Caves Private Ride
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Top hotels in Mercado

Hotel Leuka

Hotel Leuka

3 out of 5
Calle Segura, 23 Alicante Alicante
The price is ฿2,962 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿2,962
฿3,258 total
27 Sept - 28 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! (1,003 reviews)
"The location is good"

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Hotel Leuka
BYPILLOW Paseo

BYPILLOW Paseo

3 out of 5
Calle Marqués de Molins, 63 Alicante Alicante Province
The price is ฿3,436 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿3,436
฿3,780 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (310 reviews)
"Lovely hotel. Clean and tidy. 10 minute walk away from main strip"

Reviewed on 23 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 ฿2,144 per night from 1 Oct to 2 Oct
฿2,144
฿2,359 total
1 Oct - 2 Oct
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 ...
Urban Rooms Alicante
Estudiotel Alicante

Estudiotel Alicante

2 out of 5
Calle Poeta Vila y Blanco, 4 Alicante Alicante
The price is ฿2,672 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
฿2,672
฿2,939 total
14 Oct - 15 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 ...
Estudiotel Alicante
Hotel Bonalba Alicante

Hotel Bonalba Alicante

4 out of 5
C/ Vespre, N 10 Mutxamel Alicante
The price is ฿2,900 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
฿2,900
฿3,190 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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 ฿4,983 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿4,983
฿5,482 total
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! (1,246 reviews)
"We stayed with family for one night. They were visiting us from UK. We booked a car parking space, but if you have a large car, the bins opposite stop you from negotiating the sharp turn into the garage. Otherwise location was excellent. Hotel was immaculate."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

Odyssey Rooms
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A large, historic sailing ship docked at a harbor with a mountainous backdrop and modern buildings.

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 Calle Castaños.

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 marina with boats, a large white building with domes, a hill with a fort, and palm trees.

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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