Ciutat Vella

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

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
Central Market which includes heritage architecture, street scenes and markets

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
Plaza de la Reina featuring heritage architecture, a city and a square or plaza

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
Plaza de la Virgen which includes a city, night scenes and a church or cathedral

Plaza de la Virgen

4.5/5(164 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

Things to do

Valencia's Historic Centre

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

HK$353
per adult
From Albir, Altea, Benidorm & Calpe: Valencia City Excursion
Intimate Candlelit Dining in 11th Century Historic Monument

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

HK$723
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument
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Valencia: Sailing Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Option and DJ

HK$136
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Valencia: Sailing Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Option and DJ
walktuk

Valencia: Tuk tuk tour

HK$244
per adult
Valencia: Tuk tuk tour
From Valencia: Official Albufera Tour with Boat & Barraca

From Valencia: Albufera Natural Park Eco Boat Tour & Sunset

HK$497
per adult
From Valencia: Albufera Natural Park Eco Boat Tour & Sunset
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Valencia: Sunset or Daytime Catamaran Cruise with Drink

HK$162
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Valencia: Sunset or Daytime Catamaran Cruise with Drink
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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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$1,347 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
HK$1,347
HK$1,481 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Excellent rooms, clean with great amenities. Location was great and walking distance to most locations.

Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026

Only YOU Hotel Valencia
Hotel Valencia de la Música

Hotel Valencia de la Música

2 out of 5
Calle Padilla 4 Valencia Valencia
The price is HK$665 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$665
HK$732 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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 helpful staff in their reviews. ...
7/10 Good! (730 reviews)
Very good location , hotel good

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Hotel Valencia de la Música
Hotel Conqueridor

Hotel Conqueridor

4 out of 5
Calle de Cervantes, 7-9 Valencia Valencia
The price is HK$567 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
HK$567
HK$624 total
8 Feb - 9 Feb
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! (1,004 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 2 Jan 2026

Hotel Conqueridor
MYR Marqués House Hotel

MYR Marqués House Hotel

4 out of 5
Abadia San Martin 10 Valencia Spain
The price is HK$833 per night from 10 Feb to 11 Feb
HK$833
HK$917 total
10 Feb - 11 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (559 reviews)
This is a great place to stay in a great location! All the staff is very nice and helpful. The breakfast is really delicious. Everything was clean and the bed was comfortable. The restaurant and bar downstairs is nice and convenient! We would definitely stay here again!

Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

MYR Marqués House Hotel
Axel Hotel Valencia – Adults Only

Axel Hotel Valencia – Adults Only

4 out of 5
Calle de Roteros 25 Valencia
The price is HK$816 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$816
HK$897 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Central Market and Plaza del Ayuntamiento are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (37 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 19 Dec 2025

Axel Hotel Valencia – Adults Only
Numa Valencia La Xerea

Numa Valencia La Xerea

4 out of 5
Carrer del Governador Vell 9 Valencia Valencia
The price is HK$1,052 per night from 1 Feb to 2 Feb
HK$1,052
HK$1,157 total
1 Feb - 2 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this aparthotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and satellite TV channels. Popular attractions Plaza del Ayuntamiento and Central ...
9/10 Wonderful! (134 reviews)
The room was very clean, good location and comfortable. Access was easy because the instructions given previously. However, it felt a bit too impersonal and the breakfast was in a cafeteria a few blocks away. Nothing bad on it, just a feeling, others my prefer it. Good respond from the host if questions ...

Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025

Numa Valencia La Xerea
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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 a city, a square or plaza and a castle

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 Generalitat Valenciana 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
Plaza del Carmen which includes heritage elements

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.

El Carme

Ciutat Vella

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