El Mercat Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Valencia City Centre showing a garden, bird life and a city
Valencia City Centre showing heritage architecture and a city
Valencia City Centre featuring art, a statue or sculpture and outdoor art
Valencia City Centre showing street scenes, château or palace and heritage architecture
Valencia City Centre which includes cycling, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Popular places to visit

Central Market which includes heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

Central Market

Try some of Valencia’s great local produce, including fruits, cheese, meats and offal, all found under this historic market roof.

Central Market
La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia

La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia

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
La Lonja featuring a church or cathedral and a city

Silk Exchange

Get a feel for Valencia’s past within the medieval architecture and historic halls at this collection of buildings that once saw merchants exchange their wares.

Silk Exchange
Plaza Redonda

Plaza Redonda

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

Plaza Redonda
Malvarrosa Beach showing outdoor eating, a beach and night scenes

Malvarrosa Beach

Calm waters, ocean breezes and restaurant terraces provide relaxation during the day, while bars and music rule the night at Valencia’s popular urban beachfront.

Malvarrosa Beach
City of Arts and Sciences which includes a city and modern architecture

City of Arts and Sciences

Explore this modern cultural centre and enjoy a range of entertainment, with an expansive aquarium, science centre and concert hall.

City of Arts and Sciences

Activities

Valencia Mercado Central and Street Food Tour

Valencia: Mercado, Paella, Old Town and Street Food Tour

NZ$141
per adult
Valencia: Mercado, Paella, Old Town and Street Food Tour
The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia

The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia

NZ$50
per adult
The City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia
Private Tour with Tuktuk in Valencia

Private Tour with Tuktuk in Valencia

NZ$50
per adult
Private Tour with Tuktuk in Valencia
Valencia: Flamenco Show at Ca Revolta Theater

Valencia: Authentic Flamenco Show Entry Ticket

NZ$40
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Valencia: Authentic Flamenco Show Entry Ticket
Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local

Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local

NZ$135
per adult
Valencia Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks and Delights with a Local
Valencia: Tapas and Sightseeing guided tour

Valencia: Tapas and Sightseeing guided tour

NZ$148
per adult
Valencia: Tapas and Sightseeing guided tour
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Our pick of the best El Mercat Hotel Deals

Vincci Mercat Hotel

Vincci Mercat Hotel

4 out of 5
C/ de la Llanterna, 31, Valencia, Valencia
The price is NZ$304 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$304
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
"All was very good"

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Vincci Mercat Hotel
Catalina Suites Hotel

Catalina Suites Hotel

4 out of 5
C. de Sant Ferran 9, València, Valencia
The price is NZ$327 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
NZ$327
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Malvarrosa Beach and Port of Valencia ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (16 reviews)
"This charming hotel is located right in the heart of old town which is the most walkable part of the city filled to the brim with shops and markets and restaurants. It’s a beautiful manor-converted hotel with each room being uniquely designed. Staff are attentive and friendly. Highly recommended. ..."

Reviewed on 16 Sept 2025

Catalina Suites Hotel
Room Mate Cosmo – City Centre, Valencia

Room Mate Cosmo – City Centre, Valencia

3 out of 5
Calle de Maria Cristina, 8, Valencia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$353 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$353
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (289 reviews)
"Great hotel with everything you needed for a comfortable stay. I only wish there were more dining options within the hotel or a room service option for food"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Room Mate Cosmo – City Centre, Valencia
Valencia Luxury - Boutique Redonda

Valencia Luxury - Boutique Redonda

3 out of 5
Calle Jofrens, 8, Valencia
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle (surcharge), and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Malvarrosa Beach and Port ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (29 reviews)
"I stayed in an excellent apartment in central Valencia at Boutique Redonda. The rooms are spacious with high ceilings, clean and the full kitchen has everything needed for even a long stay. The air conditioning is powerful and goes throughout the apartment. The position is down a little laneway, ..."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

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Valencia Luxury - Boutique Redonda
Senator Parque Central Hotel

Senator Parque Central Hotel

4 out of 5
Pl. Manuel Sanchís Guarner, 1, Valencia, Valencia
The price is NZ$268 per night from 6 Oct to 7 Oct
NZ$268
6 Oct - 7 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"None"

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2025

Senator Parque Central Hotel
Hotel Turia Valencia

Hotel Turia Valencia

4 out of 5
Calle del Profesor Beltran Baguena, 2, Valencia, Valencia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$199 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
NZ$199
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Lovely hotel great staff big rooms if a little dated!"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2025

Hotel Turia Valencia
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Other neighbourhoods around El Mercat

Valencia City Centre showing a city, heritage architecture and a square or plaza

Valencia City Centre

4.5/5(47 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 showing a garden, bird life and a city

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
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La Seu

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

La Seu
Valencia which includes land animals and zoo 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
Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas featuring street scenes, a city and château or palace

La Xerea

If you're spending some time in La Xerea, Turia Gardens and San Juan del Hospital Church are top sights worth seeing.

La Xerea
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Eixample

If you're spending time in Eixample, you might enjoy attractions like Ruzafa Market and Colón Market. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Xativa Station to see more of the city.

Eixample

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