Where to Stay

In the last few years, the tourism industry in Valencia has grown spectacularly. The refurbishing of historic buildings within the city's old quarter together with the completion of new cultural and business projects such as City of Arts and Sciences or the Palacio de Congresos conference centre have led inevitably to a growth in the number of hotels needed and consequently being built. There are other factors, too, which make Valencia an attractive place to visit and which create a strong demand in this sector, such as the Fallas festival or the various trade fairs organised. Although there are fewer hotels available in Valencia compared to other Spanish cities, what is here is well balanced. You are sure to find a hotel that will suit both your individual taste and budget.

In terms of luxury five-star hotels, one outstanding option is the Monte Picayo hotel, which has been declared a Centre of National Tourism Interest. It's located in the town of Puzol and attached to the Gran Casino Monte Picayo. It only takes 10 minutes to reach by car from the centre of the city and is on Monte Picayo mountain itself, affording fantastic views. Another luxury hotel is the Sidi Saler, located on the beach between a pine-covered strip of land separating the sea and the l'Albufera lake and Natural Park. All the rooms face onto the Mediterranean. Another good option in this same area outside Valencia is the four-star Parador Nacional de El Saler with top-quality facilities and an unbeatable location, next to the beach and surrounded by pine trees, with the added benefit of having it's own nationally rated 18-hole golf course. Another five-star option, this time in the city of Valencia itself is the modern Meliá Valencia Palace, located just opposite the gardens in the Antiguo Cauce del Río Turia riverbed, and close to the Palau de la Música, an important venue for a wide range of musical and cultural events.

There are several hotels within the three and four-star category worth mentioning. For those wishing to stay in the heart of the old quarter, the Meliá Confort Ingles is a good choice. It's found next to some of the most important monuments in the city, while the hotel itself is classically designed, with a distinguished English ambience inside. Another interesting option is the Ad Hoc, occupying an elegantly refurbished 19th century building. It too is in a privileged spot, next to the Turia riverbed gardens and between the Palacio del Temple, monastery of the legendary warrior-monks and guardians of the Holy Grail, and the Torres de Serranos tower. Continuing on this hotel tour through the old town, you'll find the Astoria Palace, one of the oldest hotels in the city, in a beautiful little plaza. Just a step away from the old quarter is the Husa Reina Victoria hotel which is known for its classic elegance. The Meliá Plaza, a four-star hotel, is in the heart of the city in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. Its façade has been completely redone and it is the most centrally located hotel within its category. Lastly, another option worth considering is the Rey Don Jaime, located just a few meters from the Palau de la Música. This hotel successfully combines English style with the Mediterranean air that surrounds it.

Other more practical options within this category include the Feria or Vora Fira hotels, both of which are just opposite the Feria de Muestras de Valencia trade fair complex and close to the Palacio de Congresos conference centre, the Technological Park and the studios of local television station, TVV-Canal 9. These two hotels cater mostly for travellers visiting the city on business.

All of this is just a brief list of the hotels available in Valencia; there are a lot more to choose from. If you consider the number of lower category hotels, and hostels throughout the city, you'll see that there really is something for everyone in this great city. There's even something for the more adventurous: several campsites can be found near the city and the beaches.