Ciutat Vella Travel Guide

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

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
Central Market featuring a city, street scenes and heritage architecture

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 de la Reina which includes heritage architecture, a city and château or palace

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
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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

£60
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
San Jose Caves Guided Tour from Valencia
Intimate Candlelit Dining in 11th Century Historic Monument

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

£70
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Valencia Old Town Tour with Wine & Tapas in 11th Century Historic Monument
Valencia's Historic Centre

From Albir, Benidorm & Calpe: Valencia City day trip

£34
per adult
From Albir, Benidorm & Calpe: Valencia City day trip
Picture 4 for Activity Valencia: Catamaran Cruise with Sunset Option

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
Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop

Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop

£57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Real Paella Cooking Class – Market Visit & Sangría Workshop
Valencia: 2-Hour Private Boat Cruise

Valencia: 2-Hour Private Boat Cruise

£26
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 £173 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
£173
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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! (1,002 reviews)
Amazing

Reviewed on 20 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
The price is £70 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
£70
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 ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
All very new in a lovely hostoric building. Very good vfm breakfast.

Reviewed on 20 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 £121 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
£121
29 Mar - 30 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! (434 reviews)
Staff was excellent very helpful with giving us restaurants and locations to tour.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

SH Colon Valencia Hotel
Casual Vintage Valencia Hotel

Casual Vintage Valencia Hotel

2 out of 5
C/ Barcelonina 1 Valencia
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £95 per night from 24 Mar to 25 Mar
£95
24 Mar - 25 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! (1,002 reviews)
Location is nice. Thats the only good thing about the place.

Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026

Casual Vintage Valencia Hotel
The Valentia Corretgería

The Valentia Corretgería

4 out of 5
Calle Corretgería 28 Valencia
The price is £164 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
£164
30 Mar - 31 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! (495 reviews)
Beautiful rooms

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

The Valentia Corretgería
Axel Hotel Valencia – Adults Only

Axel Hotel Valencia – Adults Only

4 out of 5
Calle de Roteros 25 Valencia
The price is £102 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
£102
23 Mar - 24 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 ...
Axel Hotel Valencia – Adults Only
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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 heritage architecture, château or palace and a city

Valencia City Centre

4.5/5(660 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 Manises 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

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