Ciutat Vella

Valencia

Convent de Sant Domenec
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
Fontaine dans l'une des artères de la ville moderne

Popular places to visit

Valencia Cathedral featuring a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Valencia Cathedral

4.5/5(158 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 del Ayuntamiento which includes heritage elements

Plaza del Ayuntamiento

4.5/5(137 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
Central Market featuring heritage architecture, markets and street scenes

Central Market

4.5/5(268 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 de la Reina showing chateau or palace, a city and heritage architecture

Plaza de la Reina

4.5/5(215 reviews)

This lively Valencia Old Town square contains a mix of centuries-old architectural styles, outdoor dining and seasonal craft markets.

Plaza de la Reina
Plaza de la Virgen which includes a square or plaza, a city and heritage architecture

Plaza de la Virgen

4.5/5(79 reviews)

This lively Old Town square is a great place for people-watching and taking photos of some of Valencia’s most emblematic buildings.

Plaza de la Virgen
Previously a part of the city walls Puerta del Mar was moved stone by stone and rebuilt by the edge of the Placa Tetuán where it stays nowadays.

Puerta del Mar

You can learn about the history of Valencia when you stop by Puerta del Mar. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Puerta del Mar

Things to do

Intimate Candlelit Dining in 11th Century Historic Monument

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

$94
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument
Valencia: Cathedral, St Nicholas, and Lonja de la Seda Tour

Valencia: Cathedral, St Nicholas, and Lonja de la Seda Tour

$53
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Valencia: Cathedral, St Nicholas, and Lonja de la Seda Tour
Valencia's Historic Centre

From Albir, Altea, Benidorm & Calpe: Valencia City Excursion

$46
per adult
From Albir, Altea, Benidorm & Calpe: Valencia City Excursion
Valencia: Jetski experience with Guide

Valencia: Jetski experience with Guide

$106
per traveler
Valencia: Jetski experience with Guide
Valencia: Full-Day Bike Rental

Valencia: Full-Day Bike Rental

$14
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Valencia: Full-Day Bike Rental
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Valencia's Greatest Food, History & Culture Tour

$112
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Valencia's Greatest Food, History & Culture Tour
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Ciutat Vella Hotel Deals

Only YOU Hotel Valencia

Only YOU Hotel Valencia

5 out of 5
PLAZA RODRIGO BOTET,5 Valencia Valencian Community
$157 nightly
The price is $173 total per night from Jan 25 to Jan 26
$173 total
Jan 25 - Jan 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (988 reviews)
Excellent staff..nice embrioment..

Reviewed on Jan 11, 2026

Only YOU Hotel Valencia
Hotel Conqueridor

Hotel Conqueridor

4 out of 5
Calle de Cervantes, 7-9 Valencia Valencia
$77 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$84 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Room just as pictured. Great location. Beautiful modern clean bathroom. Twin beds were big size and comfy. Angelina at the front desk was a dream. Very patient with our English and handled dinner reservations for us both nights.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

Hotel Conqueridor
SH Colon Valencia Hotel

SH Colon Valencia Hotel

4 out of 5
Carrer de Colón 6 Valencia
$111 nightly
The price is $122 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$122 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (415 reviews)
Our whole experience staying at this hotel was great, the reception staff, cleaners and bar staff were all very friendly and helpful. My husband and son ran the valència marathon, the staff were very helpful with directions, food places,etc and once we arrived back from the marathon, they got a really ...

Reviewed on Dec 11, 2025

SH Colon Valencia Hotel
MYR Marqués House Hotel

MYR Marqués House Hotel

4 out of 5
Abadia San Martin 10 Valencia Spain
$115 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Jan 15 to Jan 16
$126 total
Jan 15 - Jan 16
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (557 reviews)
WhatsApp communications before booking made us aware of the services on offer. Replies to enquiries were very quick. All the staff were friendly, courteous and helpful. The hotel was spotless and well- maintained throughout. The Android TV in the room was a real bonus - we seldom get any English ...

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2026

MYR Marqués House Hotel
NH Collection Valencia Colón

NH Collection Valencia Colón

4 out of 5
Calle Colon 32 Valencia Valencia
$162 nightly
The price is $178 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$178 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (442 reviews)
Nice retro style hotel, good ambiance, central location, good breakfast, well-cleaned and with nice amenities. Will be a huge disappointment if you get an inside-facing room with a window opening into the dark atrium.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

NH Collection Valencia Colón
Axel Hotel Valencia – Adults Only

Axel Hotel Valencia – Adults Only

4 out of 5
Calle de Roteros 25 Valencia
$85 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Jan 18 to Jan 19
$93 total
Jan 18 - Jan 19
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Popular attractions Central Market and Plaza del Ayuntamiento are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (36 reviews)
This is a lovely hotel, great location and very friendly receptionists At the time of booking it was not made common knowledge that this is a LGBTQ hotel…….. however, it didn’t ruin our weekend for us, as this hotel was perfect and it didn’t bother us for the status of this hotel.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Axel Hotel Valencia – Adults Only
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Other neighborhoods 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

While visiting El Mercat, you might make a stop by sights like Central Market and Silk Exchange.

El Mercat
Valencia City Centre which includes a city, heritage architecture and a castle

Valencia City Centre

4.5/5(530 area reviews)

Valencia City Centre is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Central Market and Silk Exchange. See more of Valencia by jumping on the metro at Angel Guimera Station or Xativa Station.

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

While visiting La Seu, you might make a stop by sights like Plaza de la Virgen and Plaza de la Reina.

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

La Xerea

While visiting La Xerea, you might make a stop by sights like Puerta del Mar and Turia Gardens.

La Xerea
Plaza del Carmen which includes heritage elements

El Carme

El Carme is noteworthy for its historic sites, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Plaza del Carmen and Centre del Carme.

El Carme
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Ciutat Vella

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