Ciutat Vella

Valencia

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
Fontaine dans l'une des artères de la ville moderne

Popular places to visit

Central Market which includes heritage architecture, street scenes and markets

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.

Central Market
Plaza del Ayuntamiento which includes heritage elements

Plaza del Ayuntamiento

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

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 featuring heritage architecture, a city and a square or plaza

Plaza de la Reina

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

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
Town hall square in Valencia. Plaza de Ayuntamiento, Spain.; Shutterstock ID 730356556; Purchase Order: SP-2390; Order Number: Content Innovations EOY spend - Lee Ban Twan; Client/Licensee: Hotels.com

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

Sailing through the magical caves of San José

San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia

HK$636
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia
Valencia's Historic Centre

From Albir, Benidorm & Calpe: Valencia City day trip

HK$359
per adult
From Albir, Benidorm & Calpe: Valencia City day trip
Intimate Candlelit Dining in 11th Century Historic Monument

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

HK$737
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument
Picture 4 for Activity Valencia: Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Option

Valencia: Sailing Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Option and DJ

HK$157
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Valencia: Sailing Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Option and DJ
walktuk

Valencia: Tuk tuk tour

HK$249
per adult
Valencia: Tuk tuk tour
Valencia: 2-Hour Private Boat Cruise

Valencia: 2-Hour Private Boat Cruise

HK$277
per traveller
Valencia: 2-Hour Private Boat Cruise
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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 HK$1,682 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
HK$1,682
HK$1,850 total
12 Apr - 13 Apr
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! (1,004 reviews)
Excelent hotel! Staff , rooms , breakfast , and location. Definitely a 5 stars

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Only YOU Hotel Valencia
Hotel San Lorenzo Catedral

Hotel San Lorenzo Catedral

3 out of 5
Carrer de la Puríssima 14 València Valencia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is HK$664 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
HK$664
HK$730 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Malvarrosa Beach and Central Market are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Perfect in every way. Unbeatable location, central but quiet. Artfully designed renovation of a beautiful old building. Lovely double-height lobby, delightful breakfast room, comfortable and well appointed bedrooms. The front desk staff were stellar: kind, well informed and helpful. We truly loved ...

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

Hotel San Lorenzo Catedral
SH Colon Valencia Hotel

SH Colon Valencia Hotel

4 out of 5
Carrer de Colón 6 Valencia
The price is HK$1,137 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
HK$1,137
HK$1,251 total
22 Mar - 23 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (431 reviews)
Perfectly positioned property to explore Valencia from. Shopping, restaurants and bars, with points of interest all very close.

Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026

SH Colon Valencia Hotel
Casual Vintage Valencia Hotel

Casual Vintage Valencia Hotel

2 out of 5
C/ Barcelonina 1 Valencia
The price is HK$813 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$813
HK$894 total
15 Mar - 16 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! (1,000 reviews)
The room had no ventilation and the A/C did not work. They had no fans available.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Casual Vintage Valencia Hotel
Axel Hotel Valencia – Adults Only

Axel Hotel Valencia – Adults Only

4 out of 5
Calle de Roteros 25 Valencia
The price is HK$891 per night from 15 Mar to 16 Mar
HK$891
HK$980 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Malvarrosa Beach and Central Market are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (58 reviews)
The staff was very friendly. They held our bags before and after our stay as well as called a taxi. The room was clean. The bed was hard and uncomfortable. The shower was confusing and malfunctioning. It was too small to read the hot / cold. And it would change temperature throughout the shower. ...

Reviewed on 21 Feb 2026

Axel Hotel Valencia – Adults Only
The Valentia Corretgería

The Valentia Corretgería

4 out of 5
Calle Corretgería 28 Valencia
The price is HK$1,377 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
HK$1,377
HK$1,515 total
16 Mar - 17 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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (487 reviews)
Great room, clean with nice amenities. Breakfast was outatanding.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

The Valentia Corretgería
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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 Plaza de la Reina 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 de Toros bullring in Valencia, Spain; Shutterstock ID 474242068

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

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