El Carmen Travel Guide
Área Metropolitana de Murcia
Popular places to visit
Murcia Cathedral
After visiting Murcia Cathedral, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Murcia. Take some time to visit the cathedral in this walkable area.
Sanctuary of la Fuensanta
Learn about the local history of Murcia with a stop at Sanctuary of la Fuensanta. While in this walkable area, you can enjoy the bars.
Cuartel de Artillería
Enjoy an outing to Cuartel de Artillería during your stay in Murcia. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Museum of Sciencie and Water
You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Sciencie and Water, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Murcia. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Museo de Moros y Cristianos de Murcia
You can browse the exhibits at Museo de Moros y Cristianos de Murcia, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Murcia. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Floridablanca Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Floridablanca Garden, a lovely green space in Murcia. While in the area, you can find time to visit its cathedral.
Things to do
Calasparra: Cueva del Puerto Entry Ticket with Guided Tour
3-hour experience on the Redován K2 Family Via Ferrata
Top hotels in El Carmen
Hotel Universal Murcia
Room was spartan - nothing in it to make it welcoming. Bed really uncomfortable - like sleeping on a rock. Room really warm - no way to adjust temperature. Bathroom extremely dated - shower cubicle tiny and shabby. Room described as 'soundoroofed' - what a joke! We could hear literally every sound ...
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Catalonia Conde de Floridablanca
Spotless room and bathroom with great quality sheets and towels. Breakfast was off the scale and staff couldn't be more friendly and helpful. In a great location for the city.
Reviewed on 13 Feb 2026
Hotel Pacoche Murcia
Parfait
Reviewed on 11 Feb 2026
Hotel Nelva
Well, the nicest hotels I’ve stayed in anywhere in the world. The check-in staff were absolutely brilliant. I had issues with a couple of things they were sorting out straightaway with a friendly helpful approach to customer service. Breakfast was good with excellent choices, and the room was spotlessly ...
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Hotel RH Murcia Centro
아주 편하게 잘 지냈어요. 친절하고 깨끗하고 위치도 아주 좋았습니다
Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026
Hesperia Murcia Centro
It was a good hotel, not great. Clean, terrific location, some friendly staff, no coffee/kettle in the room, subpar gym. I could hear the toilet run and heat throughout the night, as well as the garbage trucks. I'd say 3.5 stars.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Carmen
La Catedral
If you're spending some time in La Catedral, Murcia Cathedral Museum and Plaza Cardenal Belluga are top sights worth seeing.
Santa Eulalia
While Santa Eulalia may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Murcia Bull Ring and Estadio de La Condomina.
San Lorenzo
If you're spending some time in San Lorenzo, Teatro Circo Murcia and Santo Domingo Church are top sights worth seeing.
La Paz
La Paz might not have many top sights, but Estadio de La Condomina and Auditorium and Congress Center Víctor Villegas are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
San Benito
While San Benito may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Murcia City Hall and Auditorium and Congress Center Víctor Villegas.
Vista Alegre
Vista Alegre might not have many top sights, but Teatro Circo Murcia and Romea Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
