Merida Old Town Travel Guide
Merida
Visit Merida Old Town
Popular places to visit
Roman Theatre
Enjoy a performance at Roman Theatre, a theatre with a story to tell in Merida. Experience the area's theatre scene and entertainment venues.
Puente Romano
You can find out about the history of Merida with a stop at Puente Romano. Experience the area's theatre scene and entertainment venues.
Plaza de Espana
You can find out about the history of Merida with a trip to Plaza de Espana. Experience the theatre scene and museums in this walkable area.
Temple of Diana
You can find out about the history of Merida with a stop at Temple of Diana. Experience the area's theatre scene and entertainment venues.
National Museum of Roman Art
You can browse the exhibits at National Museum of Roman Art, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Merida. Experience the area's theatre scene and entertainment venues.
Alcazaba
You can find out about the history of Merida when you stop by Alcazaba. Experience the area's theatre scene and entertainment venues.
Top hotels in Merida Old Town
Hotel ILUNION Mérida Palace
The property is beautiful. Next to the Plaza España and close to the train station. The room was quiet and spacious. An excellent Italian restaurant next door and walking distance to all the major Roman sites. Breakfast was very good. The hotel was all that I hoped for.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Akla Hotel Mérida
Pleasant room with good decoration. Window to internal area so air-con required at night, hence average eco/friendly score.
Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025
Alora Hotel Mérida
Nice and clean. Staff was friendly
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Parador de Mérida
The property and location are spectacular. If you are driving, the parking entrance is tricky. You have to get out of your car and use the buzzer at the gate. Hello - hotels.com - maybe you can warn people about that and save them the hassle of figuring that out while their bladder is bursting after ...
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hotel Nova Roma
Well positioned with parking & v helpful staff
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Vettonia
Although it was a small room, the bathroom size was adequate with a window to the street. We could not ask for a more welcoming staff.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Merida Old Town
San Antonio
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Antonio and surrounding area, you can visit Alcazaba and Puente Romano.
La Heredad
La Heredad might not have many top sights, but Puente Romano and Alcazaba are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Nueva Ciudad
Nueva Ciudad might not have many top sights, but Puente Romano and Plaza de Espana are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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.
Carcesa
Though Carcesa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Puente Romano and Plaza de Espana.
La Dehesilla
When in La Dehesilla, you can plan a visit to Puente Romano and Alcazaba, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
