Merida Old Town Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A stone bridge with multiple arches over a calm river, reflecting the bridge and surrounding trees.
An ancient amphitheater with stone steps and columns.
An ancient stone archway with marble columns and a statue at the top.
Ancient stone columns with intricate carvings, set against a backdrop of weathered stone walls.
A historic fountain with lions, palm trees, and classic architecture in a public square.

Stay near popular Merida Old Town attractions

Activities


Our pick of the best Merida Old Town Hotel Deals

Hotel ILUNION Mérida Palace

Hotel ILUNION Mérida Palace

5 out of 5
Plaza Espana, 19 Merida Badajoz
The price is NZ$219 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$219
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel very clean and spacious room tastefully decorated. The staff were very helpful and spoke English. Perfect location next door to the square."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Hotel ILUNION Mérida Palace
Akla Hotel Mérida

Akla Hotel Mérida

4 out of 5
C / Romero Leal 18 Merida Badajoz
The price is NZ$177 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
NZ$177
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Temple of Diana and Plaza de Espana are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (70 reviews)
"The location was ideal and the staff were so helpful."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Akla Hotel Mérida
Alora Hotel Mérida

Alora Hotel Mérida

3 out of 5
Paseo de las Artes y los Oficios, 15 Mérida Badajoz
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$95 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
NZ$95
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Amphitheatre of Merida and Circo Romano are ...
Alora Hotel Mérida
Parador de Mérida

Parador de Mérida

4 out of 5
C/Almendralejo, 56 Merida Badajoz
The price is NZ$181 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$181
29 Sept - 30 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (382 reviews)
"The room is spacious and clean, and it was a good size bathroom. Location was within an easy walking distance of the monuments. Parking fee was €24 per night, which was higher than anything we experienced in hotels in Spain. The breakfast was not great, too many sweets, omelettes needed to be ordered ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2026

Parador de Mérida
Hotel Nova Roma

Hotel Nova Roma

3 out of 5
Calle Suárez Somonte 42 Merida
The price is NZ$96 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
NZ$96
18 Oct - 19 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Portico del Foro and Temple of Diana are ...
8.4/10 Very good! (66 reviews)
"An easy walk to the most wonderful museum."

Reviewed on 22 June 2026

Hotel Nova Roma
Hotel Velada Mérida

Hotel Velada Mérida

4 out of 5
Avenida Reina Sofia, s/n Merida Badajoz
The price is NZ$97 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$97
27 Sept - 28 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (498 reviews)
"Great property and service"

Reviewed on 17 June 2026

Hotel Velada Mérida
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Our guide on where to stay in Merida Old Town

Find the best Merida Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Merida Old Town
Learn more about Merida Old Town

Distrito 6

Distrito 6 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Puente Romano and Plaza de Espana while you're in town.

Barriada Carrión

While there might not be top attractions in Barriada Carrión, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Puente Romano and Plaza de Espana.

San Antonio

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Antonio and surrounding area, you can visit Puente Romano and Plaza de Espana.

El Prado

While El Prado isn't home to many top sights, Acueducto de los Milagros and Puente Lusitania are some notable places to visit nearby.

Polígono Industrial Cepansa

Polígono Industrial Cepansa might not have many top sights, but Puente Romano and Plaza de Espana are two attractions nearby that you can check out.



Merida Old Town Travel Guide

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