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A strong old-town base for independent travelers, with practical rather than polished apartments.
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Axel’s rating: 8.3/10 · Simple self-catering apartments in Valencia’s old town
Living Valencia Edificio Merced is a collection of simple self-catering apartments, not a conventional three-star hotel. It’s a strong pick for exploring Valencia on foot: the Central Market, town hall square and cathedral are nearby. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the location, useful kitchens and helpful staff; recent feedback is also largely positive about cleanliness. We’d choose it for independence and convenience rather than stylish interiors.
The compromises are apartment-style arrival arrangements and variable room condition. Some guests find the space tight for four, so check the layout: a sofa bed is not a second bedroom. Complete online check-in before arrival, confirm any late-arrival surcharge, and reserve parking separately. There’s a lift, but the operator says the apartments are not adapted for disabled guests. Skip it if you need guaranteed accessibility or full hotel-style service.
- Rooms
- Practical apartments with kitchens; check the exact sleeping layout and expect some variation in condition.
- Cleanliness
- Generally praised across Booking.com and Expedia, despite occasional negative reports.
- Service
- Helpful staff receive repeated praise; arrival depends on advance instructions rather than a conventional hotel check-in.
- Amenities
- Kitchens, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a lift; the operator explicitly says apartments are not adapted for disabled guests.
- Fees and surprises
- Parking costs extra and requires reservation; the official FAQ lists a surcharge for arrivals after 8 p.m.
Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · es.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
The location
Plaza Merced 3, Valencia
Excellent walkable old-town setting near the Central Market; driving access needs planning.
Amenities and check-in
Kitchens, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a lift; the operator explicitly says apartments are not adapted for disabled guests.
Check-in
after 4:00 PM
Check-out
before 12:00 PM
- Babysitting and childcare
- Area shuttle (extra charge)
- Airport transportation
- Parking (extra charge)
- Parking nearby
- Garage
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Living Valencia Edificio Merced: from $98 for Nov 15–16, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)
From $98 total for Nov 15–16, 2026, 2 adults at Living Valencia Edificio Merced on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.
Living Valencia Edificio Merced is Simple self-catering apartments in Valencia’s old town in Valencia, Spain and Canary Islands.
Address: Plaza Merced 3, Valencia. Property ID: 1113652. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/valencia/living-valencia-edificio-merced-1113652
Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/valencia/living-valencia-edificio-merced-1113652/2026-11-15/2-adults
Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com
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| Stay | Axel total | Expedia or Booking.com | Difference | Seen | Links |
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| Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights | $218 | $334 on Expedia | $116 less (35%) | Nov 5 | Select · Share this stay · Check guest price |
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1 night
Total price: $98 USD
2026-11-15 to 2026-11-16 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.
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2 nights
Total price: $200 USD
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Axel's take: 8.3/10
A strong old-town base for independent travelers, with practical rather than polished apartments. Simple self-catering apartments in Valencia’s old town, scored for what it is.
Living Valencia Edificio Merced is a collection of simple self-catering apartments, not a conventional three-star hotel. It’s a strong pick for exploring Valencia on foot: the Central Market, town hall square and cathedral are nearby. Booking.com and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the location, useful kitchens and helpful staff; recent feedback is also largely positive about cleanliness. We’d choose it for independence and convenience rather than stylish interiors.
The compromises are apartment-style arrival arrangements and variable room condition. Some guests find the space tight for four, so check the layout: a sofa bed is not a second bedroom. Complete online check-in before arrival, confirm any late-arrival surcharge, and reserve parking separately. There’s a lift, but the operator says the apartments are not adapted for disabled guests. Skip it if you need guaranteed accessibility or full hotel-style service.
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Best for: Couples exploring the old town; Independent self-catering travelers; Small families comfortable sharing space
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Watch out for: Four guests may find apartments tight; Online check-in and coordinated key collection; Not adapted for disabled guests
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Location: Excellent walkable old-town setting near the Central Market; driving access needs planning.
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Rooms: Practical apartments with kitchens; check the exact sleeping layout and expect some variation in condition.
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Cleanliness: Generally praised across Booking.com and Expedia, despite occasional negative reports.
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Service: Helpful staff receive repeated praise; arrival depends on advance instructions rather than a conventional hotel check-in.
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Amenities: Kitchens, Wi-Fi, air conditioning and a lift; the operator explicitly says apartments are not adapted for disabled guests.
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Fees and surprises: Parking costs extra and requires reservation; the official FAQ lists a surcharge for arrivals after 8 p.m.
Axel's opinion of Living Valencia Edificio Merced, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · es.planetofhotels.com. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.
About Living Valencia Edificio Merced
- Property type: Hotel
- 3-star hotel
- Plaza Merced 3, Valencia
- Amenities: Babysitting and childcare, Area shuttle (extra charge), Airport transportation, Parking (extra charge), Parking nearby, Garage, Pets allowed, Accessibility features, Free Wi-Fi
- Check-in from: 16:00
- Check-out by: 12:00
- City page: Hotels in Valencia
Room types
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Standard room
Standard Single room
Standard Triple room
Standard Quadruple room
Standard Double room (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
Standard Quadruple room (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
Apartment
1 Bedroom Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Apartment with balcony
- Bedrooms: 1
- Room features: Balcony; Fridge; Kitchen; Microwave
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Single Apartment
1 Bedroom Single Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
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Triple Apartment
1 Bedroom Triple Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
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Quadruple Apartment
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1 Bedroom Quadruple Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
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1 Bedroom Single Apartment (single bed)
- Beds: single bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Single Apartment (single bed) — room photo 1
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Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 1
- Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 2
- Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Double Apartment (full double bed)
- Beds: full double bed
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Double Apartment (full double bed) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Twin Apartment (twin beds)
- Beds: twin beds
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Twin Apartment (twin beds) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Twin Apartment (twin beds) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Twin Apartment (twin beds) — room photo 3
Quadruple Apartment
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Quadruple Apartment — room photo 1
- Quadruple Apartment — room photo 2
- Quadruple Apartment — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Quadruple Apartment
- Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Quadruple Apartment — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Quadruple Apartment — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Quadruple Apartment — room photo 3
Apartment (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Apartment (sofa) — room photo 1
- Apartment (sofa) — room photo 2
- Apartment (sofa) — room photo 3
1 Bedroom Apartment (sofa)
- Beds: sofa
- Bedrooms: 1
- 1 Bedroom Apartment (sofa) — room photo 1
- 1 Bedroom Apartment (sofa) — room photo 2
- 1 Bedroom Apartment (sofa) — room photo 3
Business Apartment
1 Bedroom Business Apartment
- Bedrooms: 1
Deluxe Apartment
2 Bedrooms Deluxe Apartment with balcony
- Bedrooms: 2
- Room features: Balcony
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