Hotels in Valencia

Valencia is a very easy city to explore if you want to combine cultural visits with outdoor plans. In the historic centre, you can visit Valencia Cathedral, climb El Micalet, stroll around Plaza de la Reina and discover the Silk Exchange, one of the city’s great heritage treasures. Nearby, you will also find the Central Market, perfect for getting a taste of the city’s more everyday, gastronomic side. If you feel like seeing Valencia at its most contemporary, the City of Arts and Sciences is a must. There you can visit the Oceanogràfic, the Hemisfèric, the Science Museum or the Palau de les Arts, depending on the kind of plan you have in mind. 

Valencia lets you move from the city centre to the beach without really changing the pace of the day. You can head to Malvarrosa beach, stroll through El Cabanyal, cycle through the Turia Gardens or set aside an afternoon to discover the Albufera, one of the most special natural landscapes close to the city. For more urban plans, Ruzafa, El Carmen, Calle Colón and the area around the Central Market are packed with restaurants, shops, terraces and cultural spots. In short, getting bored here takes quite a bit of effort. 

Valencian cuisine is world-famous for paella, but there is much more to it than that. Rice dishes, fish, fresh produce from the market gardens, local markets and restaurants with contemporary proposals all make eating in Valencia part of the journey. Do not leave without trying horchata with fartons, visiting the Central Market or enjoying dinner in Ruzafa, one of the most interesting neighbourhoods for those looking for new flavours. 

Valencia is very well connected. Valencia Airport is around 15 minutes from the city centre, the city has an AVE high-speed train station and a comprehensive network of trains, metro, trams and buses. By road, it is easy to reach via the A-3 and AP-7. To get around the city, you can use public transport, taxis, a car or a bicycle, especially if you want to explore areas such as the Turia Gardens, the centre or the neighbourhoods close to the sea.