El Mercat Travel Guide
Valencia
Popular places to visit
Central Market
Shop for local fruits, vegetables, cheeses and cured meats, and watch local market traders at work in one of Europe’s oldest food markets.
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.
Silk Exchange
Admire the late-Gothic architecture of the buildings that were once the center of Valencia’s thriving oil and silk trade.
Plaza Redonda
Experience the authentic character of Valencia at the handicraft shops, tapas bars and weekly market of this circular-shaped square.
Malvarrosa Beach
Swim in the warm Mediterranean Sea, stroll along the promenade and dine along the waterfront at one of Valencia’s most popular urban beaches.
City of Arts and Sciences
Watch an opera performance, visit an interactive science museum and spot 500 species of marine life at this multipurpose cultural and entertainment complex.
Things to do
Valencia: 24 or 48-Hour Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket
Self Guided Tour in Valencia with 100 Captivating Audio Stories
From Albir, Altea, Benidorm & Calpe: Valencia City Excursion
Guadalest, Altea and Algar Fountains entrance from Valencia
From Valencia: Peniscola Day tour, Game of Thrones
Valencia: Fallas theme tour with creative workshop
Top hotels in El Mercat
Vincci Mercat Hotel
Great place in heart of city
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Catalina Suites Hotel
Clean room and wonderful staff
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Room Mate Cosmo – City Centre, Valencia
Excelente atención del personal, muy bien ubicado e instalaciones muy limpias
Reviewed on 21 Oct 2025
Valencia Luxury - Boutique Redonda
The check in with Javier was great, lots of great tips about the area. Apartment clean and spacious, noisy though but very central so expected.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Only YOU Hotel Valencia
Comfy room and general hotel spaces and very good amenities in room
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hotel Primus Valencia
Large hotel about an hours walk into the city centre. Easy for the airport and cruise port. Really expensive gin and tonic, Would choose another hotel next time
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around El Mercat
Valencia City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Central Market to Silk Exchange – discover Valencia City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
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.
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.
La Xerea
If you're spending some time in La Xerea, Turia Gardens and San Juan del Hospital Church are top sights worth seeing.
El Carme
El Carme is noteworthy for its historical sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza del Carmen and Centre del Carme.
