Valencia City Centre

Valencia

Valencia City Centre featuring heritage architecture, a city and château or palace
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Valencia which includes a castle, a garden and heritage architecture
Valencia City Centre featuring heritage architecture and a city

Explore Valencia’s medieval streets, admire historic architecture, visit food markets and museums and people-watch from lively squares.

Valencia’s Old Town marks the city’s historic centre, with a maze of twisting streets leading to lively public squares. Take your time to stroll around this charming neighbourhood to discover emblematic buildings, some of which date back to the Roman era. Explore food markets, visit museums and sit at a café and watch city life pass by.  

A good place to start is at Plaza de la Reina where you can visit the Valencia Cathedral, a fusion of Baroque, Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles. Step inside the cathedral to see a chalice that is thought by many to be the Holy Grail. Climb the staircase of the cathedral’s bell tower for panoramic city views. 

At nearby Plaza de la Virgen you’ll find more historical buildings. Among these is the Basilica de la Virgen de los Desamparados, which was one of Spain’s first Baroque buildings. Come to this square during the evening to sit at a café and watch street performers. From here, stroll to the El Carmen district to find alleys lined with pubs, restaurants and tapas bars.

When you get hungry, make your way to the Central Market. Here, local traders sell everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to cured meats and seafood. Be sure to try the Valencian paella from one of the food stands outside the market. A short walk from the market is La Lonja, a grand Gothic building that was once the centre for Valencia’s silk trade.  

Shoppers will enjoy browsing the department stores and independent boutiques located on Colón and Pintor Sorolla streets. History enthusiasts will appreciate the ceramic museum at the Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas, a palace that dates back to the 15th century. Find contemporary art and photography exhibitions at the Valencia Institute of Modern Art.

When exploring the Old Town, don’t miss the Torres de Serranos and Torres de Quart. These city gates mark the entrances to the neighbourhood and formed part of the old medieval city wall. 

Getting around the Old Town is easy on foot since the major attractions here are within walking distance of each other.


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Top hotels in Valencia City Centre

Novotel Valencia Lavant
Novotel Valencia Lavant
4 out of 5
Avenida Pio XII 4, Valencia, Valencia
The price is S$179 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
S$179
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Malvarrosa Beach and Port of Valencia are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (170 reviews)
"Wonderful hotel. Nice clean rooms and great rooftop pool. Breakfast is fantastic with an unbelievable amount of choice. Location is great and only 20 min walk to lots of bars and restaurants. Staff super friendly and helpful! Main flaw is that the hotel is constantly very busy, and the lifts up to ..."

Reviewed on 30 Jun, 2025

Novotel Valencia Lavant
Senator Parque Central Hotel
Senator Parque Central Hotel
4 out of 5
Pl. Manuel Sanchís Guarner, 1, Valencia, Valencia
The price is S$163 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$163
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (940 reviews)
"Convenient location, close to train stations. Walkable distance to places of interest. The only thing we didn't like was the lack of air conditioning in the breakfast dinning area (june 27th). It was extremely hot and we did not enjoyed breakfast (although food was good)."

Reviewed on 2 Jul, 2025

Senator Parque Central Hotel
Hotel Turia Valencia
Hotel Turia Valencia
4 out of 5
Calle del Profesor Beltran Baguena, 2, Valencia, Valencia
The price is S$166 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
S$166
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
"Good location, clean. Excellent breakfast. Excellent staff"

Reviewed on 4 Jul, 2025

Hotel Turia Valencia
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 S$292 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
S$292
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (774 reviews)
"Excelent service"

Reviewed on 7 Jul, 2025

Only YOU Hotel Valencia
Mythic Valencia Hotel
Mythic Valencia Hotel
3.5 out of 5
Carrer del Poeta Monmeneu, 16, Valencia, Valencia
Stay at this 3.5-star B&B in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (377 reviews)
"We had a great stay at Mythic. We got the upstairs room for 3 and it was very spacious. Furnishing was tasteful and clean. The bathroom is huge. It's much nicer than the pictures. I was a little hesitant due couple of negative reviews about the lack of outside-facing windows, but it didn't bother ..."

Reviewed on 28 Jun, 2025

Mythic Valencia Hotel
Hotel Conqueridor
Hotel Conqueridor
4 out of 5
Calle de Cervantes, 7-9, Valencia, Valencia
The price is S$134 per night from 13 Jul to 14 Jul
S$134
13 Jul - 14 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Valencia. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"Gostamos de tudo! Quarto limpo equipe amável e café da manhã bem ok Localização muito boa perto do centro Quarto silencioso e muito espacoso"

Reviewed on 1 Jul, 2025

Hotel Conqueridor
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