Picolo recommends · Hotel in Valencia, Spain
Palau de la Mar
Two old palaces made into one, with black, white and marble inside and the shady Parterre gardens just outside the door.
The street outside is calm, the Parterre gardens are a few steps away, and the façades still look like the grand town houses they once were. Hospes joined two of these old palaces into a single hotel and gave the inside a strict, elegant look in white, black and marble.
There is a small spa with an indoor pool for a quiet hour after sightseeing. The cathedral is about fifteen minutes on foot, and the Turia Gardens, the green belt that follows the old riverbed, are close by, along with several of the city’s museums.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Palau de la Mar
We chose it as our design pick. It is a place for couples and anyone who likes historic buildings with a modern hand, and it is close enough to the centre to walk everywhere while staying calm at night.
The pool is small and indoors, so this is not a hotel for lying in the sun. In July and August, when you might want a swim and a lounger, the beach or a hotel with an outdoor pool will suit you better.
What you get
- Two restored palaces
- Spa
- Small indoor pool
- Parterre gardens next door
- Marble, black and white interior
A day at Palau de la Mar
- Morning
- A walk through the Parterre and down into the Turia Gardens.
- Midday
- Fifteen minutes on foot to the cathedral and the silk exchange, La Lonja.
- Afternoon
- A quiet swim and a session in the spa.
- Evening
- Dinner in the elegant streets of the Eixample.
Location
Eixample, Valencia, Spain
Open in MapsQuestions about Palau de la Mar
Is Hospes Palau de la Mar in a historic building?
Yes. The hotel is made up of two old palaces in the Eixample, restored with a clean, modern interior in marble and monochrome.
How far is Hospes Palau de la Mar from the old town?
The cathedral is around fifteen minutes on foot, and the walk takes you past the Parterre and along the edge of the old centre.
Does Hospes Palau de la Mar have a spa?
Yes. There is a spa with a small indoor pool, handy for an hour of rest between a day of sightseeing and dinner.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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