Hotels in Merida, Spain

This boutique guesthouse has brought a breath of fresh air to Mérida’s rather dowdy budget hotel scene. Set in a solidly restored townhouse, the Emeritae is ideally located a couple of minutes’ walk from the Roman ruins. Décor is contemporary, with high quality fixtures and fittings…

Occupying a 15th-century stone-built palace on Plaza de España, this famous hotel has an unbeatable location a short walk from the historic sites, and for a late-night drink on the stylish square. From the complimentary glass of iced water in the atrium to the spacious, Roman-themed…

This small hotel in the historic center occupies a palace dating from 1501 but the rooms are wholly contemporary, with blond wood floors, brightly painted walls, and colorful modern furnishings. Those on the top floor feature attractive vaulted wood ceilings. All come with a…

This mid-sized hotel with Roman-themed décor feels a little dated, but the polished marble lobby tells you it’s well managed. Largish, simply decorated rooms are clean and well equipped, with firm mattresses and efficient air conditioning. Some rooms have baths for a soak after a…

When you step on the foot-worn terracotta tiles you can sense the layers of history at Mérida’s parador. The whitewashed former convent was built on the remains of a temple to the goddess Concordia, and includes Roman, Visigoth, and Mudéjar features. In 1960, it hosted a famous…

A serene dining experience thanks to its beige-on-gold color scheme and the generously spaced tables, Numitor is Merida’s special-occasion restaurant. That’s partially because the plates of food are as pretty as the decor, with swoops of sauce here and an architectural stack of…