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

฿1,065
per adult
From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip
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
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

From Alicante/Benidorm: Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls Tour

฿1,711
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
From Alicante/Benidorm: Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls Tour
Esplanade – Alicante’s Most Elegant Promenade

Alicante Highlights Tour for Cruise Passengers with Port Pickup

฿2,710
per adult
Alicante Highlights Tour for Cruise Passengers with Port Pickup
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option

Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option

฿570
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option
Alicante: Highlights Bike Tour

Alicante: Highlights Bike Tour

฿1,331
per adult
Alicante: Highlights Bike Tour
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Top hotels in Mercado

BYPILLOW Paseo

BYPILLOW Paseo

3 out of 5
Calle Marqués de Molins, 63 Alicante Alicante Province
The price is ฿3,504 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
฿3,504
฿3,854 total
15 Nov - 16 Nov
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! (330 reviews)
"A great wee spot away from the centre. Clean, comfortable and great tv options"

Reviewed on 17 Oct 2026

BYPILLOW Paseo
Urban Rooms Alicante

Urban Rooms Alicante

2.5 out of 5
Calle Manuel Anton,6 entresuelo Alicante Provincia
The price is ฿1,626 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿1,626
฿1,789 total
18 Oct - 19 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 ...
8/10 Very good! (133 reviews)
"The owner is very caring and attentive, the cleanliness is absolutely outstanding, amenities are great, I am very satisfied with the stay in my room"

Reviewed on 5 Oct 2026

Urban Rooms Alicante
Hostal La Lonja

Hostal La Lonja

2 out of 5
Capitán Segarra 10 Alicante Alicante
The price is ฿2,207 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿2,207
฿2,428 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostal in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Hostal La Lonja
Estudiotel Alicante

Estudiotel Alicante

2 out of 5
Calle Poeta Vila y Blanco, 4 Alicante Alicante
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,272 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
฿2,272
฿2,499 total
17 Nov - 18 Nov
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! (866 reviews)
"It's a good place to stay, all staff are very helpful and accommodating. The only downside is that there is no fridge in the room but that's not the end of the world, there was an air con which was nice"

Reviewed on 16 Oct 2026

Estudiotel Alicante
Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach

Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach

4 out of 5
Av de Cataluña, 20 Alicante Alicante
The price is ฿3,910 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
฿3,910
฿4,301 total
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Port Alicante City & Beach
Odyssey Rooms

Odyssey Rooms

4 out of 5
Carrer Gravina Alicante Alicante
The price is ฿4,453 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
฿4,453
฿4,899 total
8 Nov - 9 Nov
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. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,271 reviews)
"This is a great hotel in a great location. Nice bar on the roof too."

Reviewed on 16 Oct 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 cityscape with a prominent hilltop fortress, dense urban buildings, and a clear blue sky.

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 city with a historic fort, a marina, and a beach.
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Open Photo by Stephen Keen

San Antón

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Antón and surrounding area, you can visit Alicante Harbour and Castle of Santa Barbara.

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