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, markets and street scenes

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 showing a square or plaza, château or palace and heritage architecture

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 night scenes, heritage architecture and a city

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

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Valencia: Sailing Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Option and DJ

€15
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Valencia: Sailing Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Option and DJ
Valencia's Historic Centre

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

€39
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

€80
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument
walktuk

Valencia: Tuk tuk tour

€27
per adult
Valencia: Tuk tuk tour
Pub Crawl Tour in the Old town of Valencia

Pub Crawl Tour in Valencia

€16
per adult
Pub Crawl Tour in Valencia
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Valencia: Sunset or Daytime Catamaran Cruise with Drink

€26
per adult
100% 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
The price is €170 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
€170
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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! (1,002 reviews)
Beautiful hotel! All staff were courteous and welcoming. A great location for exploring the city

Reviewed on 31 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
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! (732 reviews)
Very good location , hotel good

Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

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Hotel Valencia de la Música
ESTIMAR Valencia

ESTIMAR Valencia

4 out of 5
Carrer del Pintor Sorolla 17 Valencia
The price is €135 per night from 9 Feb to 10 Feb
€135
9 Feb - 10 Feb
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! (248 reviews)
Excelente

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

ESTIMAR Valencia
Hotel Conqueridor

Hotel Conqueridor

4 out of 5
Calle de Cervantes, 7-9 Valencia Valencia
The price is €72 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
€72
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! (1,001 reviews)
Muito bem localizado

Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026

Hotel Conqueridor
Axel Hotel Valencia – Adults Only

Axel Hotel Valencia – Adults Only

4 out of 5
Calle de Roteros 25 Valencia
The price is €99 per night from 8 Feb to 9 Feb
€99
8 Feb - 9 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! (38 reviews)
Very stilish hotel, clean, modern, welcoming, besides the perfect location (in the centre of the old city), close to the main attractions, with loads of bars and restaurants nearby. Staff was lovely too. The bonus was the minispa avaliable to all customers and a cocktail bar

Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026

Axel Hotel Valencia – Adults Only
MYR Marqués House Hotel

MYR Marqués House Hotel

4 out of 5
Abadia San Martin 10 Valencia Spain
The price is €99 per night from 11 Feb to 12 Feb
€99
11 Feb - 12 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! (562 reviews)
Everything was amazing

Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

MYR Marqués House Hotel
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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
Old Town - City Centre which includes a castle, a city and heritage architecture

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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