The Best Hotels Closest to Plaza de Espana in Merida for 2026

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A modern interior with a geometric black metal partition, a sofa, a dining table, and chairs.

A building with ornate balconies, large windows, and a number '20' sign.

A modern living room with a large flat-screen TV, a wooden bench, a round glass coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a unique spherical hanging light fixture.

A modern living room with a sofa, armchair, and coffee table. A bed is visible in the background.

1. Apartamentos Petronila 1881

Merida Old Town, 0.1 km from Plaza de Espana

Jason

AED 337

AED 371 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A poolside area with lounge chairs and potted plants.

A modern hotel room with a wooden dining table, a vase with pampas grass, a bowl, and a book. There is a green sofa in the background and a painting on the wall.

A modern living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV.

A balcony with a table set for breakfast, including croissants, raspberries, and glasses of wine.

2. Alora Apartamentos Mérida

Merida Old Town, 1.1 km from Plaza de Espana

vanessa

AED 254

AED 279 total

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A grand staircase with ornate white arches and columns, leading to a higher level.

A spacious lobby with stone arches, a chandelier, and seating areas.

A spacious courtyard with a high ceiling, multiple seating areas, and a central fountain.

A hotel with a classic facade, multiple balconies, and a sign indicating it is a hotel.

3. Hotel ILUNION Mérida Palace

Merida Old Town, < 0.1 km from Plaza de Espana

Sara

AED 388

AED 427 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a coffee machine, and a microwave. There are two tables with chairs, and a water dispenser is visible.

A modern hotel reception area with a long counter, seating, and large windows.

A hotel room with a bed, a bathroom with a mirror, and a door.

4. Alora Hotel Mérida

Merida Old Town, 1.1 km from Plaza de Espana

Ruby

AED 180

AED 198 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and decorative wall art.

A building facade with a textured white exterior, two windows with dark blinds, and a central sign reading "ALOJAMENTO".

Two white sun loungers with metal frames on a tiled patio with a stone wall and white walls.

A modern dining area with a wooden table, a blue sofa, and a unique geometric wall design.

5. Piedra de Luna

Merida Old Town, 0.6 km from Plaza de Espana

Pierre

AED 71

AED 371 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A spacious atrium with a high ceiling, a central seating area with a glass table, and a large tree with white flowers.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sitting area with a chair and a small table, a bathtub with lights, a chandelier, and a television on the wall.

A modern bathroom with a freestanding bathtub, a large mirror, and a wooden staircase.

A hotel lobby with a grand arched entrance, a chandelier, and white floral arrangements.

6. Akla Hotel Mérida

Merida Old Town, 0.1 km from Plaza de Espana

Kourtney

AED 300

AED 330 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Nov - 3 Nov

A landscaped garden with a fountain, steps, and various potted plants.

A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair in a room with a tiled floor.

A courtyard with a pool, potted plants, and a white building with balconies.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs, surrounded by neatly trimmed hedges and trees.

7. Parador de Mérida

Merida Old Town, 0.2 km from Plaza de Espana

Geoffrey

AED 301

AED 332 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A traditional fountain with a tiled basin and a hanging lantern.

A reception desk with a dark counter, green walls, and a sign reading "La flor de al-Andalus."

A hotel room with two beds, a large tapestry on the wall, and a wooden headboard.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a tiled floor, and potted plants.

8. La Flor de Al-andalus

Merida Old Town, 0.5 km from Plaza de Espana

Victor

AED 142

AED 157 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a bedside table, a wall-mounted light, and a sliding glass door leading to a balcony with a chair and a small table.

A restaurant interior with a patterned wall, wooden tables, and a mix of modern and classic chairs.

A modern reception area with a wooden reception desk, a wall-mounted mirror, and a minimalist console table with a vase of flowers.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a wooden wardrobe.

9. Hotel Vettonia

Merida Old Town, 0.6 km from Plaza de Espana

Patrick

AED 176

AED 194 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A hotel with a pool, a curved building, and a sign reading "EL FAMNO".

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a fountain, and large windows.

A modern kitchen with a central island, large windows, and a marble floor.

A hotel reception area with two receptionists, marble flooring, large windows, and a staircase.

10. AZZ Mérida Medea

Bellavista, 1.8 km from Plaza de Espana

Ruaridh

AED 248

AED 273 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a desk, and a view of the outdoors.

A hotel lobby with a sofa, a vending machine, a reception desk, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A hallway with wooden flooring and walls adorned with classical sculptures.

A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, and a TV. There is a wall with decorative items and a lamp.

11. Hostal Las Abadias

1.2 km from Plaza de Espana

Cristina

AED 142

AED 157 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A lobby with a large potted tree, marble flooring, and a statue.

A conference room with round tables and red chairs, a marble floor, and a mural of trees on the wall.

An ancient Greek temple with columns, a stage, and a modern building in the background.

The exterior of the Nova Roma Hotel with a clear entrance, emergency exit sign, and two potted trees in front.

12. Hotel Nova Roma

Merida Old Town, 0.4 km from Plaza de Espana

James

AED 179

AED 197 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A clear blue pool with a white fence, palm trees, and a building with a glass facade.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a bedside table, and a nightstand.

A hotel courtyard with palm trees, a pool area, and a building with a "HOTEL" sign.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area, a high ceiling with hanging lights, and a wall with a welcoming message.

13. Hotel ILUNION Las Lomas

2.9 km from Plaza de Espana

David

AED 201

AED 222 total

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A hotel with a large central building, a swimming pool, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a window with curtains, and a patterned wallpaper.

A large building with a formal architectural style, featuring a central courtyard with a pool and outdoor seating area.

A breakfast buffet setup with a variety of food items, a coffee machine, and a juice dispenser.

14. Hotel Velada Mérida

Merida Old Town, 1.2 km from Plaza de Espana

Lei

AED 188

AED 206 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a wardrobe, a chair, and a mirror.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a bathroom with a bathtub, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern bathroom with a vanity, sink, and bathtub.

A building with a sign reading "Hostal Pompeya" and a blue 'H' sign indicating a hotel.

15. Hostal Pompeya

Merida Old Town, 0.4 km from Plaza de Espana

meghan

AED 126

AED 138 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A row of closed metal garage doors with a concrete wall and a tiled sidewalk.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a beige sofa in a living area.

A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, and a wooden headboard.

A living room with a sofa, TV, and a dining table.

16. Apartamentos Lumael

Merida Old Town, 1.2 km from Plaza de Espana

MARIADELMAR

AED 188

AED 188 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A swimming pool with a tiled deck, surrounded by lounge chairs and a white fence.

Wicker baskets filled with bread on a buffet table.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and glass doors leading to other rooms.

A multi-story hotel with a red and yellow facade, a restaurant on the ground floor, and palm trees in the background.

17. Hotel Zeus

Merida Old Town, 0.8 km from Plaza de Espana

Olga

AED 167

AED 183 total

includes taxes & fees

3 Nov - 4 Nov

A bedroom with a large bed, a woven throw blanket, and a view of the outside through an open door.

A dining area with a round wooden table set for four, a pink refrigerator, and a view of the outside balcony through open doors.

A modern kitchen with a large window and a view of the cityscape.

A compact kitchen with a built-in oven, a sink, and a window with decorative iron bars.

18. Lupercas Apartamentos Turísticos

Merida Old Town, 0.5 km from Plaza de Espana

Cosmin

AED 352

AED 352 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

19. Hotel Ilunion Merida Palace

Merida Old Town, < 0.1 km from Plaza de Espana

A woman relaxing in a pool with clear water, surrounded by greenery and tall trees.

A grand atrium with a central staircase, multiple balconies, and a large glass ceiling.

A covered outdoor area with blue walls, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

A grand atrium with a glass dome ceiling, multiple floors, and a central staircase.

20. Gran Hotel Aqualange - Balneario de Alange

17.2 km from Plaza de Espana

Jeff

AED 467

AED 514 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Plaza de Espana

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Apartamentos Petronila 1881	10.0 Exceptional 37 reviews	View
Alora Apartamentos Mérida	9.6 Exceptional 22 reviews	View
Hotel ILUNION Mérida Palace	9.2 Wonderful 1,003 reviews	View
Alora Hotel Mérida	9.2 Wonderful 98 reviews	View
Piedra de Luna	9.0 Wonderful 81 reviews	View

Top Plaza de Espana Hotel Reviews

Alora Hotel Mérida

10/10 Excellent

"All the staff are helpful and friendly. Breakfast is not included but it is worth. A lot of choices."

AZZ Mérida Medea

10/10 Excellent

"We stayed here with 2 young children, all the staff were lovely. The room was clean and quiet. Breakfast was a good selection. And its well located with a big supermarket near by, as well as bars and restaurants. It was a short walk from the hotel to the nearby roman Bridge and other sites. I would stay here again."

Hotel ILUNION Las Lomas

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect hotel for a break after a day's drive 🚗 👌"

Hotel ILUNION Mérida Palace

10/10 Excellent

"The property was beautiful. The staff were wonderful. The location perfect. One of the best hotels we have stayed in Spain."

Hotel Nova Roma

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was close by. Be sure to arrange parking. The garage was full and had to park in the public lot."

Parador de Mérida

8/10 Good

"Esperaba más. Falta algo más de atención al detalle, agua complementaria en la habitación. Los baños no han visto una remodelación desde mediados del siglo pasado. Ya el óxido y la vejez van ganando campo."

Alora Apartamentos Mérida

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, friendly and attentive staff. Vending machines (snacks/drinks) at property that saved us as we arrived quite late. Good value for money."

Akla Hotel Mérida

10/10 Excellent

"The location was ideal and the staff were so helpful."

Hotel Vettonia

10/10 Excellent

"Una muy buena atención. Muy bien ubicado. 100% recomendado."

Other attractions near Plaza de Espana

An archway in a pedestrian area with people walking around, palm trees, and buildings in the background.

Arco de Trajano

8.6/10 (122 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Merida with a stop at Arco de Trajano. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues.

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Ancient Greek ruins with columns and a partially intact building.

Temple of Diana

9.2/10 (202 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Merida with a stop at Temple of Diana. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues.

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A historic stone wall with an arched entrance and a tree in the foreground.

Alcazaba

9.0/10 (143 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Merida when you stop by Alcazaba. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues.

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A stone bridge with multiple arches over a calm river, reflecting the bridge and surrounding trees.

Puente Romano

9.6/10 (191 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Merida when you stop by Puente Romano. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues.

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A large, arched bridge over a river with hills in the background.

Puente Lusitania

8.6/10 (49 reviews)

Find out about the history of Merida with a stop at Puente Lusitania. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues.

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Museum of Visigothic Art

10.0/10 (2 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Museum of Visigothic Art, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Merida. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues.

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Portico del Foro

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Merida with a trip to Portico del Foro. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues.

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Archaeological area of Moreria

8.2/10 (22 reviews)

You can learn about the history of Merida with a trip to Archaeological area of Moreria. Experience the area's theater scene and entertainment venues.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Plaza de Espana?

Plaza de Espana is located in a welcoming area of Merida that travelers like for its historic landmarks. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 55 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

Where is the best place to stay near Plaza de Espana?

Adjacent to Plaza de Espana, Hotel ILUNION Mérida Palace is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a fitness center. Other good options within a short distance include Akla Hotel Mérida and Parador de Mérida.

How many hotels are there close to Plaza de Espana?

Expedia has 55 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Plaza de Espana.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Plaza de Espana, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable provided that you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it might still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to review top deals close to Plaza de Espana.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Plaza de Espana?

For more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Plaza de Espana, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Plaza de Espana?

You'll want to browse the exhibits at National Museum of Roman Art and Museum of Visigothic Art. Temple of Diana, Puente Romano, and Roman Theatre are notable landmarks to explore if you're in the area. Attractions like Amphitheatre of Merida and Interpretation Center Las VII Sillas highlight the local culture.

How can I get to Plaza de Espana?

To explore the surrounding area, hop aboard a train at Mérida Station or Merida (QWX-Merida Train Station). There might not be many public transportation choices close to Plaza de Espana so consider renting a car to see more of the area.

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Our top choices for Plaza de Espana hotels

1. Apartamentos Petronila 1881

2. Alora Apartamentos Mérida

3. Hotel ILUNION Mérida Palace

4. Alora Hotel Mérida

5. Piedra de Luna

6. Akla Hotel Mérida

7. Parador de Mérida

8. La Flor de Al-andalus

9. Hotel Vettonia

10. AZZ Mérida Medea

11. Hostal Las Abadias

12. Hotel Nova Roma

13. Hotel ILUNION Las Lomas

14. Hotel Velada Mérida

15. Hostal Pompeya

16. Apartamentos Lumael

17. Hotel Zeus

18. Lupercas Apartamentos Turísticos

19. Hotel Ilunion Merida Palace

20. Gran Hotel Aqualange - Balneario de Alange

Compare popular hotels close to Plaza de Espana

Top Plaza de Espana Hotel Reviews

Alora Hotel Mérida

AZZ Mérida Medea

Hotel ILUNION Las Lomas

Hotel ILUNION Mérida Palace

Hotel Nova Roma

Parador de Mérida

Alora Apartamentos Mérida

Akla Hotel Mérida

Hotel Vettonia

Other attractions near Plaza de Espana

Arco de Trajano

Temple of Diana

Alcazaba

Puente Romano

Puente Lusitania

Museum of Visigothic Art

Portico del Foro

Archaeological area of Moreria

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