Ciutat Vella Travel Guide

Valencia

Aerial overview of the old city (Ciutat Vella) of Valencia, Spain
Aerial overview of the old city (Ciutat Vella) of Valencia, Spain
Convent de Sant Domenec
Las Fallas, Valencia Spain Spring Festival, the building and burning of the Falla 15th to 19th March. Europe's largest and longest street party, an exuberant, anarchic, round the clock swirl of fireworks, music, explosions and fire that brings an estimated two million visitors to the city. The more than 350 fallas are giant sculptures of papier maché and wood. They satirise celebrities and politicians and local customs. The cremà after midnight on 19th March is when every falla goes up in flames except for one small ninot.
Vue sur la Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire depuis la Plaza de la Virgen

Popular places to visit

Central Market featuring a city, street scenes and heritage architecture

Central Market

4.5/5(285 reviews)

Shop for local fruits, vegetables, cheeses and cured meats, and watch local market traders at work in one of Europe’s oldest food markets.

Central Market
Plaza del Ayuntamiento which includes heritage elements

Plaza del Ayuntamiento

4.5/5(171 reviews)

Visit stately historical buildings and learn about Valencia’s history and evolution when you spend time in this beautiful city center square.

Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Valencia Cathedral featuring a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Valencia Cathedral

4.5/5(206 reviews)

See the supposed Holy Grail, marvel at Renaissance frescoes and admire city views from a bell tower at one of Valencia’s most iconic landmarks.

Valencia Cathedral
Plaza de la Reina which includes heritage architecture, a city and château or palace

Plaza de la Reina

4.5/5(325 reviews)

This busy square marks the center of Valencia’s Old Town. Come here to admire grand architecture, visit a centuries-old café and shop at handicraft markets.

Plaza de la Reina
Valencia - The panorama of historic University builiding with the square at dusk.

University of Valencia

4/5(25 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Valencia during your travels in Valencia. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.

University of Valencia
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Valencia Town Hall

After visiting Valencia Town Hall, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Valencia. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.

Valencia Town Hall

Things to do

Valencia: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket

Valencia: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket

Rp518.398
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Valencia: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
Intimate Candlelit Dining in 11th Century Historic Monument

Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument

Rp1.595.070
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument
Valencia's Historic Centre

Valencia City Excursion - From Albir, Benidorm & Calpe

Rp777.597
per adult
Valencia City Excursion - From Albir, Benidorm & Calpe
Self Guided Tour in Valencia with 100 Captivating Audio Stories

Self Guided Tour in Valencia with 100 Captivating Audio Stories

Rp59.616
per adult
Self Guided Tour in Valencia with 100 Captivating Audio Stories
Altea

Guadalest, Altea and Algar Fountains entrance from Valencia

Rp986.950
per adult
Guadalest, Altea and Algar Fountains entrance from Valencia
walktuk

Valencia: Tuk tuk tour

Rp538.336
per adult
Valencia: Tuk tuk tour
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Top hotels in Ciutat Vella

Only YOU Hotel Valencia

Only YOU Hotel Valencia

5 out of 5
PLAZA RODRIGO BOTET,5 Valencia Valencian Community
The price is Rp3.244.701 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp3.244.701
Rp3.569.171 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
Excellent location, nice staff and great room

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Only YOU Hotel Valencia
SH Colon Valencia Hotel

SH Colon Valencia Hotel

4 out of 5
Carrer de Colón 6 Valencia
The price is Rp2.241.630 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp2.241.630
Rp2.465.793 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
SH Colon Valencia Hotel
Voghe Premium Flats

Voghe Premium Flats

4 out of 5
Carrer de la Mare de Déu de Gràcia 8 Valencia Comunidad Valenciana
Stay at this aparthotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an in-room coffee maker and air conditioning. Popular attractions Malvarrosa Beach and Plaza del Ayuntamiento ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (623 reviews)
Excellent just noise late night from neibor

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

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Casual Vintage Valencia Hotel

Casual Vintage Valencia Hotel

2 out of 5
C/ Barcelonina 1 Valencia
The price is Rp1.793.304 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
Rp1.793.304
Rp1.972.634 total
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Everything was very good, apart from a very bad smell in the bathro

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Casual Vintage Valencia Hotel
Hotel Conqueridor

Hotel Conqueridor

4 out of 5
Calle de Cervantes, 7-9 Valencia Valencia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp1.679.097 per night from 12 Mar to 13 Mar
Rp1.679.097
Rp1.847.046 total
12 Mar - 13 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Nice old vintage feel and comfortable room

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026

Hotel Conqueridor
ESTIMAR Valencia

ESTIMAR Valencia

4 out of 5
Carrer del Pintor Sorolla 17 Valencia
The price is Rp3.318.331 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
Rp3.318.331
Rp3.650.164 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour fitness centre. Popular attractions Plaza del Ayuntamiento and Central ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (251 reviews)
Great location, great cocktails, great amenities and extras ( chocolates, a cookie, Clarins toiletries and a small clothes steamer) The hotel provides everything

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

ESTIMAR Valencia
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Other neighbourhoods around Ciutat Vella

The primitive church of Sant Joan Mercat was erected in the suburb of the city known as the Boatella. From its old Gothic structure there is still the nave and the large blind oculus, known as "La O de Sant Joan", which was conceived as a large rosette on the façade of the feet. In 1592 the church suffered a spectacular fire that forced an almost total reconstruction throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. It stands out for the infrequent the wide façade of the Market, conceived as a grandiose stone altarpiece on a terrace that dominates the square in front of the Lonja, forming a unique urban set. It is presided by the sculpture of the Virgin of the Rosary, work in stucco by Jacopo Bertesi, and on it stands the clock tower, flanked by the two Santos Juanes and crowned by the famous "Pardal de Sant Joan", the weather vane to which -according to tradition- was made to look at the children when their humble parents abandoned them in the square. In the lower part of the terrace there are "les covetes de Sant Joan", semi-basements in which once were junkyards and old shops, part of the living history of Valencia. The interior of the temple is an overflowing Baroque imagination, with statues of Bertesi representing characters of the Twelve Tribes of Israel, and especially the set of frescoes that Antonio Palomino executed in the vault.

El Mercat

If you're spending some time in El Mercat, Central Market and Silk Exchange are top sights worth seeing.

El Mercat
Valencia City Centre which includes heritage architecture, château or palace and a city

Valencia City Centre

4.5/5(659 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
Vue sur la Cathédrale Saint-Apollinaire depuis la Plaza de la Virgen

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
Placa de la Reina

La Seu

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

La Seu
The exterior of the Ceramic Museum in Seville is gorgeous.

La Xerea

If you're spending some time in La Xerea, Puerta del Mar and Turia Gardens 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

Ciutat Vella Travel Guide