Merida Old Town Travel Guide

Merida

A stone bridge with multiple arches over a calm river, reflecting the bridge and surrounding trees.
An ancient amphitheater with stone steps and columns.
An ancient stone archway with marble columns and a statue at the top.
Ancient stone columns with intricate carvings, set against a backdrop of weathered stone walls.
A historic fountain with lions, palm trees, and classic architecture in a public square.

Stay near popular Merida Old Town attractions

An ancient amphitheater with stone steps and columns.

Roman Theatre

9.8/10 (248 reviews)
Explore the well-preserved remains of this 2,000-year-old theater that serves its original function as a performance venue as it has for scores of generations.
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Things to do

Merida: Guiding Walking Tour with Theater and Amphitheatre

Merida: Guiding Walking Tour with Theater and Amphitheatre

£22
per adult
Merida: Guiding Walking Tour with Theater and Amphitheatre
Merida: Legends and Mysteries Night Tour

Merida: Legends and Mysteries Night Tour

£11
per adult
Merida: Legends and Mysteries Night Tour
Merida: Fantasmas romanos

Mérida Sobrenatural: Tour de misterios y leyendas romanos

£11
per adult
Mérida Sobrenatural: Tour de misterios y leyendas romanos
Monuments

10-Day Andalusia and Morocco from Madrid

£1,455
per adult
10-Day Andalusia and Morocco from Madrid
Merida: Guiding Walking Tour with Theater and Amphitheatre

Merida: Guiding Walking Tour with Theater and Amphitheatre

£22
per adult
Merida: Guiding Walking Tour with Theater and Amphitheatre
Merida: Legends and Mysteries Night Tour

Merida: Legends and Mysteries Night Tour

£11
per adult
Merida: Legends and Mysteries Night Tour
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Top hotels in Merida Old Town

Hotel ILUNION Mérida Palace

Hotel ILUNION Mérida Palace

5 out of 5
Plaza Espana, 19 Merida Badajoz
The price is £83 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£83
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,001 reviews)
"Beautiful room and clean. Breakfast was excellent. Staff very helpful."

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2026

Hotel ILUNION Mérida Palace
Akla Hotel Mérida

Akla Hotel Mérida

4 out of 5
C / Romero Leal 18 Merida Badajoz
The price is £57 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£57
30 Aug - 31 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and on-site spa services. Popular attractions Temple of Diana and Plaza de Espana are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (69 reviews)
"The location was ideal and the staff were so helpful."

Reviewed on 2 Aug 2026

Akla Hotel Mérida
Parador de Mérida

Parador de Mérida

4 out of 5
C/Almendralejo, 56 Merida Badajoz
The price is £71 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£71
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Parador de Mérida
Alora Hotel Mérida

Alora Hotel Mérida

3 out of 5
Paseo de las Artes y los Oficios, 15 Mérida Badajoz
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £40 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
£40
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Amphitheatre of Merida and Circo Romano are ...
Alora Hotel Mérida
Hotel Nova Roma

Hotel Nova Roma

3 out of 5
Calle Suárez Somonte 42 Merida
The price is £41 per night from 13 Sept to 14 Sept
£41
13 Sept - 14 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Portico del Foro and Temple of Diana are ...
8.4/10 Very good! (64 reviews)
"An easy walk to the most wonderful museum."

Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026

Hotel Nova Roma
Hotel Velada Mérida

Hotel Velada Mérida

4 out of 5
Avenida Reina Sofia, s/n Merida Badajoz
The price is £46 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
£46
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Merida. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.2/10 Very good! (496 reviews)
"Great property and service"

Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026

Hotel Velada Mérida
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Where to stay in Merida Old Town

Find the best Merida Old Town areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Distrito 6

Distrito 6 is noteworthy for its restaurants, and you can plan an outing to Puente Romano and Plaza de Espana while you're in town.

Polígono Industrial Cepansa

Polígono Industrial Cepansa might not have many top sights, but Puente Romano and Plaza de Espana are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Barriada Carrión

While there might not be top attractions in Barriada Carrión, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Puente Romano and Plaza de Espana.

Bellavista

Bellavista is well liked for its restaurants. You can also take some time to explore sights in the surrounding area like Puente Romano and Plaza de Espana.

San Antonio

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Antonio and surrounding area, you can visit Puente Romano and Plaza de Espana.

Merida Old Town Travel Guide

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