The Caro Hotel in Valencia is a true architectural marvel, holding the prestigious title of the city’s first historical monument hotel. Housed within the former 19th-century Palace of the Marquis of Caro, the property sits on foundations dating back over 2,000 years. It feels less like a traditional hotel and more like a private museum, where Roman mosaics, Arabic defensive walls from the 12th century, and Gothic arches are seamlessly integrated into the living spaces.
The interior design, masterminded by architect Francesc Rifé, is a masterclass in contrasts. Rifé opted for a clean, minimalist, and geometric aesthetic that intentionally avoids clutter, allowing the ancient stone and historic textures to take center stage. With only 26 uniquely designed rooms, the hotel offers an intimate and serene atmosphere, ensuring that every guest experience feels personalized and calm.
Beyond the historic walls, the hotel is a hub for discovery. You can enjoy a cocktail at the Meta Bar while sitting directly above actual Roman ruins, or dine at the on-site restaurant, where the menu and decor draw inspiration from the site’s layered heritage. It is a unique bridge between the ancient past and modern luxury.
Its location in the heart of the Old Town makes it the perfect starting point for sightseeing. You are just a short stroll away from iconic landmarks like the Valencia Cathedral, the Basilica, and the picturesque Plaza de la Virgen. The lush Turia Gardens, which wrap around the city, are also easily accessible, offering a refreshing green escape from the historic city streets.
Expert reviews
“Near the city’s grand cathedral, the 26-room Caro Hotel occupies a 19th-century palace with notable architectural details from Gothic arches to an original Roman mosaic. Elegant, minimalist interiors by Francesc Rifé are heavy on polished marble and modern furnishings.”
Featured in New York Times’ 36 Hours in Valencia.
“A triumph of design, opened in 2012, this elegant modern hotel is seamlessly wedded to an important historical property: a 14th-century Gothic palace, built on the 12th-century Arabic wall and over the Roman Circus, fragments of which are on show.”
Featured as Fodor’s Choice in Valencia.
“Housed in a sumptuous 19th-century mansion, this hotel sits atop two millennia of Valencian history, with restoration revealing a hefty hunk of the Arab wall, Roman column bases and Gothic arches.”
“Historic, monumental and majestic — that just about sums up this grand former palace of the Marqués de Caro. The old city walls are retained within the hotel’s very chic and modern design to create an impressive interior of contrasts. Each room is individually styled and tells its own story.”
What guests liked
- Top location
- Swimming pool
- Comfortable beds
- Free Wifi
- Boutique style
Location
Recent guest reviews
14 December 2025
Nice base from which to explore Valencia.
Location
The room was a bit odd. Think we may have been allocated an accessible room as we needed an extra bed for a couple of nights.
13 December 2025
Friendly & happy stay!
The staff couldn’t have done more for you. Big shout out to Alejandro & Ines.
Breakfast was nice. Both continental and then options from the menu. Unlimited coffee all day.
Perfect distance between the park and the centre.
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11 December 2025
We had such a wonderful time at Caro for the Valencia marathon weekend. Highly recommend.
Amazing location, fantastic staff, beautiful rooms
Expensive
29 November 2025
Wonderful hotel with very friendly and professional service
The location, facilities and the very friendly staff.
There was an issue with the Central air-conditioning on the 1st day
20 November 2025
Beautiful boutique hotel in the old town
Beautiful hotel in the heart of the old town with exceptional service
17 November 2025
A real treat!
The hotel is brilliant in almost every respect, but the history of the building is a stand-out. The staff also deserve a special mention.
We had some noise from the bar in the evening from our (otherwise excellent) room, but it ended at a reasonable time, so it's really just a minor quibble that probably really reflects on us trying to go to bed too early!
20 October 2025
Caro is the best!
Wonderful hotel with lots of history and friendly and helpful staff. Breakfast was amazing too!
15 October 2025
Staff were beyond helpful - made our stay one to remember
Stunning!
No pool or gym!
13 October 2025
Loved Valencia and hotel was great to go back to after the city for peace and quiet.
Location, breakfast, staff, quirky room. Valencia is fab.
Pool
10 October 2025
the old and the new and top notch customer service
I strongly recommend this place and would stay there again if I return to Valencia. There are architectural treasures embedded in this historic site, and yet the rooms are modern with all the comforts one would want. It very tastefully integrates the older features with newer design, and the staff are incredibly helpful. It is also close to many areas of town we wanted to visit, but is a somewhat quiet corner of the neighborhood. We booked a room with an old brick arch remnant of a wall. It was amazing.
3 October 2025
Ritz and St Regis shld take notes
This is what travel relaxation and kindness and purity is about
The kind and happy staff only enhances the beauty of the hotel … we absolutely loved our stay … it’s the tiny attention to details voided of the fakeness of the Ritz or the St Regis that makes this hotels so beautiful and special
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30 September 2025
A must if in Valencia. Staff were lovely
Fabulous location, a 5 minute walk to main square and cathedral! Breakfast was delicious with a menu choice. Room was spacious and well stocked. Would recommend
Nothing we didn’t like
28 September 2025
Nice hotel well situated.
Excellent location close to major sites and easy to reach by taxi or by train. Very helpful staff. Interesting building with a bit of character which added to the charm. Quiet location. In old town and a 5 minute walk from the main park.
Double bed booked but two singles pushed together
23 September 2025
Perfect hotel in ideal location.
Loved the location. Staff and hotel excellent. Nothing too much trouble.
Felt swimming pool area was in need of upgrade. Would have liked sun beds to relax on after a day out.
23 September 2025
Fantastic hotel if you are interested in historic buildings. Great staff team made it a wonderful stay.
The welcome by the staff
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20 September 2025
Beautiful hotel, exceptional service.
The Caro is spectacular. Our room was built on a 2,000 year old wall (think Romans and Moors) and was large, clean and had a large, excellent bed. Location is fantastic. Quiet at the end of a block but a 5 minute walk to large town squares and so many eateries. Our son was in a cycling race in Barcelona, so when we arrived in Valencia the Caro provided him a secure parking spot in a locked garage for his bike when he built it to ride all over Valencia. Much appreciated! The service at the Caro is exceptional. All of the little details made this our favorite spot of all during our trip around Spain.
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20 September 2025
Great location. Fabulous staff staff. Great atmosphere
Great location. Fabulous staff. Very lovely hotel
The pool was really only a plunge pool. Nothing wrong with that but should be stated as such
20 September 2025
Will come again
Friendly staff and location
Pool and deck area were dated
12 September 2025
Really unique hotel experience, we will recommend to friends
Architecture very cool, and location amazing
12 September 2025
Fab hotel with fantastic staff
Fab hotel with fantastic staff. Right in the centre of the old town so very easy to explore. Breakfast included a cold buffet and pastries with a very good menu for hot food. Staff were very accommodating so breakfast was always a treat. There was a Michel star restaurant on site which we didn't get a chance to try but the little treats they left in our room we will definitely try next time.
There wasn't anything we didn't like. Was our first trip to Valencia so most of our time was spent out traveling around. If you are more likely to spent a lot of time relaxing in the hotel then the bar and outdoor space is small.
10 September 2025
Lovely boutique hotel in great location
Stunning hotel, lovely rooms, very boutique
Breakfast was a little chaotic with only 1 person serving. The lady was lovely, but couldn’t keep up, which meant the breakfast was overpriced
8 September 2025
Lovely Design hotels in need of quick fix and detail refresh
Location and architecture are really nice. Staff is really kind and helpful. The daily treat are always a good surprise and make you feel pampered. Really silent room. Perfect sleeping.
Spaces are clean amd well designed but they look a bit aged and need a bit of refresh and attention to details. Pity the restaurant was not working and the room was a bit too neutral and anonymous compared with others I saw online.
28 August 2025
Amazing hotel in the center of Valencia
Caro hotel was our favorite hotel during our Spain trip this summer. The room was beautiful, the pool is amazing, the breakfast is fantastic and the staff is extremely helpful.
We will come back and stay for a few days!
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18 August 2025
Fantastic stay.. wish we stayed longer!
Amazing design and wonderful staff
11 August 2025
Great hotel in a perfect location
Amazing location, large spacious rooms, Super helpful and friendly staff. we had a wonderful time, highly recommend this hotel - we will be back! Thank you for an amazing stay!
4 August 2025
Beautiful clean comfortable hotel!
Beautiful hotel with fantastic staff who were very professional. The little touches like a card on your bed each night telling you the weather for the next few days with a treat, the coffee brought to your room, lovely comfortable beds and pillows set the hotel apart. It’s clean and has a beautiful fresh fragrance throughout the hotel. It’s air conditioned during the hot days so you walk into a nice cool room. Valet parking is so helpful in the Old Town you just arrive and they park your car. The Roman ruins throughout the building are incredible. Would highly recommend the hotel.
2 August 2025
This hotel is one of the best I have stayed in. The staff, location and facilities are second to none. Complimentary min
From the moment we arrived the staff couldn’t be more helpful & friendly.
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1 August 2025
Beautiful Hotel, amazing location
Great location and the staff were amazing
The pool is lovely but looking a bit tired, some rotting wood etc. around the edges. Our loft room was very cool but space was a little tight on head height. We are both 6ft +
1 August 2025
Lovely place, lovely people
Absolutely lovely. The people who work there are second to none. Beautiful place
I was initially daunted by the pool. Don’t be. Everyone in there is lovely and in the same position. Just don’t think there are any sunbeds. But there is plenty of sun
26 July 2025
Wonderful experience worth a second visit
Very helpful and friendly people. Centrally located hotel. Still very quiet and friendly environment without traffic or bustle from the city. Excellent beds and pillows.
The restaurant was closed. The pool was rather small. And we hoped there had been a fitness room.
19 July 2025
Central location with a touch of luxury. Historal aspects were a welcomed touch
Central location, completely mini bar with soft drinks and coffee to the room!
Breakfast was standard - more selection with granola, fruit and Greek yogurt.
17 July 2025
A perfect stay in Valencia!
Caro Hotel met our expectations in every way. The staff were outstanding—professional, attentive, and always ready to help. Our room was very clean, modern, and spacious, with thoughtful design and plenty of comfort.
We loved all the luxury touches and in-room amenities, especially in the bathroom. Being able to order coffee each morning was a lovely perk, and the complimentary minibar was a great bonus.
15 July 2025
Unbeatable location, beautifully designed
Fantastic location, beautiful design, blending modern and sleek architecture with historic ruins, helpful staff
Onsite restaurant was closed for renovation, extra cot that we requested was broken
11 July 2025
Excellent stay with great staff in a prime location
I was upgraded and the room was fantastic. Breakfast was nice but maybe a bit overpriced. The hotel provided a comfortable and relaxing break for walking in the heat and served a a great base. Parking was very convenient. The staff was great with plenty of recommendations. Very attentive staff
Price was a bit high but in the it was worth it for the location, comfort, and helpfulness of the staff
8 July 2025
Fabulous ultra cool hotel in wonderful central old town location, with incredible staff!
Really cool hotel in perfect location. The staff were incredible!
Pool was just a narrow water tank really - smaller than expected, but it looked cool.
30 June 2025
Wonderful hotel in excellent location
Wonderful hotel in excellent location
26 June 2025
Great, comfortable place to stay with wonderful, welcoming staff! Highly recommend.
Really nice, well located hotel. Clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious. And the entire staff was really friendly, professional and helpful. I would especially complement Inés who checked us in but also gave us really great advice on Valencia including nice dining options, things to visit, etc. Huge thank you! I will recommend Hotel Caro for sure.
18 June 2025
Enjoyed Valencia, great location
Comfortable and modern
The seating in the bar area
15 June 2025
Great hotel, great service, no frills room
Staff is incredibly friendly, location is near old town center, breakfast is great with lots of free a la carte options, structure has historical significance, and there is a bar on-site. Only issue I had was that for the price, it was a bed, fridge and bathroom. The bed was comfortable but on the floor and so low. You pay for the location and great staff but not the room.
Basic room at high price
14 June 2025
The only place to stay when visiting Valencia city
Excellent location,great for exploring city center and center of arts and science venue.
Staff friendliness and desire to please exceptional. Coffee and tea ordered and delivered at the drop of a hat.
Some extra hooks to hang damp bath towels please.
12 June 2025
We had a grat time in Vslencia and enjoyed the stay at the hotel which offers great location, comfortable facilities and
Great location, extremely helpful staff and well maintained property.
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8 June 2025
Beautiful hotel in well situated part of Valencia
Beautiful hotel in excellent location . Upgrade of room with champagne on arrival . Staff very friendly with amazing breakfast options .
Nothing -everything perfect .
2 June 2025
Very good hotel if you wanna stay close to old town, but ask for a good room because you may be put in the room that wil
Fantastic location. The hotel is located in an old castle, there is a little fragment of it in each room however it’s too ascetic. Some upstairs rooms of the room have unfinished ceiling and I don’t think it’s due to keeping the rooms original. Unfinished ceiling like in cheap officespaces plus my biggest issue was the lack of lights. I was put in a room with high unfinished ceiling and small lamp in the corner. The lamp was actually just a light bulb. I understand minimal accessorizing, but it made me feel like I am in the prison cell in the evening. It was so dark that I couldn’t even do my work. It was tiny table in the other corner, no desk no good light. It looked like the room was never finished so I was kind of depressing.
Nice stuff
Nice restaurant
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Soundproof rooms
- - Heating
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - Concierge service
Outdoors
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Outdoor pool (seasonal)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Activities
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Bicycle rental (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Parking
- - Parking garage
- - Accessible parking
Pool and wellness
- - Swimming pool
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Smoke alarms
- - Access to health care professionals

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25 December 2025
We had a fantastic stay the staff were amazing and couldn’t do enough for us