Top things to do in Valencia
Attractions, tours and activities in Valencia
Recommended museums in Valencia
Where to discover culture and the arts in Valencia
Valencia: the city's best neighbourhoods
Find a great area to stay in Valencia
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Ciutat Vella
In the city centre
Valencia’s Old Town is the city’s beating heart. It’s a tangle of mediaeval streets dotted with orange trees and grand monuments like the Silk Exchange. Start on a high by scaling the Cathedral’s “Miguelete” Tower for priceless panoramas. Then dive, map-less, into the Carmen neighbourhood and fraternise with locals in Plaza del Tossal’s bars.
Places to stay from £8 per night
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Extramurs
0.4 miles from city centre
This district takes its name from its position outside the old city walls. It’s a border-town that straddles old and new Valencia. Climb the iconic Quart Towers for a view across the rooftops, then stroll on tree-lined streets towards the leafy Botanical Gardens. Cap the day off with a traditional Galician octopus dinner at Milonga Tapas y Copas.
Places to stay from £20 per night
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Poblats Maritims
2.4 miles from city centre
This beachside district does a roaring trade in paella, Valencia’s star dish. Just remember that locals only ever have it for lunch rather than dinner. Malvarrosa Beach is the place for a seaside paella, with Panorama restaurant at the top of the list. After dark, party people head to Destino56 for G & T, then to Akuarela Playa for a boogie.
Places to stay from £19 per night
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Quatre Carreres
1.2 miles from city centre
The highlights of this residential district lie in the dried-out Turia River, which now holds landscaped gardens and sports facilities. Gulliver Park is a Swift-inspired playground in the shape of a prone giant, where kids play Lilliputian games. Follow the river round to the City of Arts & Sciences, Valencia’s futuristic complex of culture.
Places to stay from £13 per night
About Valencia
Including tips for the best time to visit Valencia
Resting along the banks of River Turia, right at the centre of Spain's Mediterranean coastline, Valencia is dotted with balmy beaches and tree-lined promenades ideal for leisurely bike rides. Its manicured gardens, intricate architecture and quiet churches give the city a characterful identity.
Valencia's skyline juxtaposes avant-garde designs with the city's old-world charm. You'll find several historical periods coming together here – from the UNESCO-listed Gothic structure of Lonja de la Seda to the futuristic cultural complex of the City of Arts and Sciences. Don't miss out on a walk down the winding streets of El Carmen for some glimpses of the city's Arabic and Roman roots.
Azure waters of the Mediterranean wash the golden shores of the Valencia Coast. You can set aside some time on your Valencia trip to enjoy an afternoon siesta at the Malvarrosa Beach or head out to the Albufera Natural Park for stunning sunset views from beaches flanked with rugged vegetation.
This port city is the birthplace of 'paella' – and is therefore ideal for a restaurant-hopping spree to get your fill of this saffron-infused seafood delicacy. The Valencian cuisine holds a soft spot for rice and vegetables, making 'arròs al forn' and 'gazpacho' top favourites among locals and tourists alike. You can pair almost all your meals with 'Agua de Valencia' – a local cocktail made from cava and orange juice.
Tonight
From £58 per night
Next weekend
From £303 per night
| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | € 10 = £8.58 |
| Language | Spanish |
| Average weekend price | £99 per night |
| Average weekday price | £102 per night |
| Typical stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Valencia
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Valencia
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City of Arts & Sciences
1.7 miles from city centre
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Puerto de Valencia
2.5 miles from city centre
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Plaza Ayuntamiento
0.1 miles from city centre
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Valencia Bullring
0.2 miles from city centre
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Barrio del Carmen
0.5 miles from city centre
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Mestalla Stadium
1.1 miles from city centre
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Valencia Botanical Gardens
0.7 miles from city centre
Valencia reviews
What other travellers say about Valencia
It's an amazing vibrant city, loads of choice to eat,...
24 June 2022
It's an amazing vibrant city, loads of choice to eat, see the historical quarter and the ciudiad of the Arts. The beach was great as where the people and the transport for buses metro and taxis were fab!
Valencia is fantastic.
24 June 2022
Valencia is fantastic. Friendly and helpful people everywhere. We loved the two Patricia's at IVAM and they were both so helpful and knowledgeable. Take a bow ladies. This art museum was excellent with really good current exhibitions. The park is such an asset to the city and the beach was superb.
What a beautiful city, full of history, old and new.
19 June 2022
What a beautiful city, full of history, old and new. Many wonderful sites to see and explore. The total atmosphere experience was outstanding. Easy to get to places either by bus or train, very affordable.
With the panoramic bus I was able to see the whole city with...
19 June 2022
With the panoramic bus I was able to see the whole city with information about the view we pass. I recommend it! Meals can be found everywhere, especially around the Hotel Turia, where I was staying. Orienteering in the city is extremely easy and hassle-free. I would avoid staying on Saturday and Sunday, because then everything is closed, but is it good to relax ?! That is, I would not avoid anything !?
It was very clean and the host very nice, attentive and...
17 June 2022
It was very clean and the host very nice, attentive and responsive to requests. Is on the 4th floor so be advice if you traveling with luggage, elders or children. If you bring a car or someone wants to visit you, take in consideration that is a Miracle to find a parking spot. Is more for a couple or a single person, because is a small and the bathroom is very small too.
Valencia is a lovely city, there are plenty of sights to see...
16 June 2022
Valencia is a lovely city, there are plenty of sights to see both historic and modern. Food is great and reasonably priced with lots of choice to drink and eat. Places worth visiting are - central market, Cathedral & Miguelete tower, Torres del Quart, Faller museum, Turia gardens, Iglesia de St Nicolas de Bari and many more old buildings just great to look at.
Popular places to stay in Valencia
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BONNIES Suites & Spa Valencia Ciutat Vella, Valencia
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Cosmo Hotel Boutique Ciutat Vella, Valencia
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Only YOU Hotel Valencia Ciutat Vella, Valencia
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