Ciutat Vella Travel Guide
Valencia
Visit Ciutat Vella
Popular places to visit
Plaza del Ayuntamiento
Learn about the local history of Valencia when you spend time at Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Central Market
During your visit to Valencia, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Central Market. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or experience the fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Valencia Cathedral
After visiting Valencia Cathedral, 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.
Plaza de la Reina
You can learn about the history of Valencia when you stop by Plaza de la Reina. Discover the fascinating museums and shops in this culturally rich area.
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.
Plaza de la Virgen
You can learn about the history of Valencia with a stop at Plaza de la Virgen. Amble around this culturally rich area's beautiful beaches or experience its fascinating museums.
Top hotels in Ciutat Vella
Only YOU Hotel Valencia
"Muy conveniente. Buen bar buen restaurante, un poco sucio en los desayunos. Había mucha gente. Está muy céntrico el hotel eso es muy bueno."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel San Lorenzo Catedral
"Perfect location, right in the heart of the old town. Room was a good size and had character. Safe was locked (by a previous guest?) and we couldn’t use it, and oddly a small section of curtain had been nailed to the window frame - no idea why. Bathroom was modern and clean, bed was large and comfortable. ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Axel Hotel Valencia – Adults Only
"The Axel Hotel in Valencia exceeded our expectations. We had shopped on Hotels.com for a nice room in the old quarter of Valencia, and many of the choices were super-expensive, some of them twice the price of a room at Axel. At Axel, the staff was exceptionally pleasant, the breakfast really nice, ..."
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
The Central House Valencia Mercado Central
"Clean and super safe in a great location"
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
SH Colon Valencia Hotel
"The linens and bath towels really need to be exchanged for new. They were stained and really old looking"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
MYR Puerta Serranos
"The hotel was extremely nice.The staff was very nice and polite.They were very friendly and wanted to help!"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ciutat Vella
El Mercat
If you're spending some time in El Mercat, Central Market and Silk Exchange are top sights worth seeing.
Valencia City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Central Market to Silk Exchange – discover Valencia City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
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.
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 Xerea
If you're spending some time in La Xerea, Puerta del Mar and Turia Gardens are top sights worth seeing.
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.
