Alicante City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Alicante City Centre
Alicante Harbour featuring a bay or harbour and a coastal town
Alicante City Centre
Alicante City Centre
Alicante City Centre

Popular places to visit

Alicante Harbour featuring a bay or harbour

Alicante Harbour

5/5(5 reviews)

Alicante’s industrial and maritime centre has been transformed into a stylish bar and restaurant precinct with commanding views over Postiguet Beach.

Alicante Harbour
Explanada de Espana showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Explanada de Espana

Enjoy wide ocean views, take in a music concert and browse street vendors’ wares as you walk along this mosaic-paved promenade.

Explanada de Espana
Alicante Town Hall which includes night scenes, a city and heritage architecture

Alicante Town Hall

4.5/5(2 reviews)

This historic Baroque town hall has been the civic centre of Alicante since the 18th century and features a picturesque chapel and archaeology exhibition.

Alicante Town Hall
San Nicolas Cathedral showing interior views, a church or cathedral and religious aspects

San Nicolas Cathedral

This 17th-century cathedral is an architecture enthusiast’s dream, with its classic Spanish Baroque styling and blue-tinted dome.

San Nicolas Cathedral
Basilica of Santa Maria showing a church or cathedral, religious elements and heritage architecture

Basilica of Santa Maria

This ornate Valencian Gothic church is the Roman Catholic heart of Alicante and has been operating for more than 500 years.

Basilica of Santa Maria
Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art which includes interior views and art

Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art

This modern architectural masterpiece within one of the oldest buildings in the city holds treasures by Picasso, Dalí, Miró and a host of international artists.

Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art

Activities

Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea

Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea

NZ$146
per adult
Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea
Alicante: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Tabarca Island

Alicante: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Tabarca Island

NZ$140
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alicante: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Tabarca Island
Alicante: City Highlights Walking Tour with Drinks

Alicante Private Tour with castle and drinks

NZ$137
per adult
Alicante Private Tour with castle and drinks
Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour

Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour

NZ$57
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour
Alicante: 3-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

Alicante: 3-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

NZ$82
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alicante: 3-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise
Alicante: Boat Trip and Parasailing Experience with Drink

Alicante: Boat Trip and Parasailing Experience with Drink

NZ$137
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alicante: Boat Trip and Parasailing Experience with Drink
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Our pick of the best Alicante City Centre Hotel Deals

Odyssey Rooms

Odyssey Rooms

4 out of 5
Carrer Gravina, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (898 reviews)
"This hotel was just lovely,the staff were helpful and the breakfast was varied and tasty. Look forward to returning again."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

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Melia Alicante

Melia Alicante

4 out of 5
Plaza del Puerto, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is NZ$395 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$395
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,081 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Melia Alicante
Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique

Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique

3 out of 5
Calle San Agustín 4, Alicante
The price is NZ$195 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$195
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 10 beach bars, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (332 reviews)
Great place
"Great little hotel would be 5 stars all around for staff, room, location but the bed was just so uncomfortable. That could just be out taste but it was like sleeping in a rock."

Reviewed on 27 Jul. 2025

Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique
Eurostars Lucentum

Eurostars Lucentum

4 out of 5
Alfonso X El Sabio, 11, Alicante, Alicante
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$233 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
NZ$233
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Staff was very nice and check-in was quick. They let us move into our room extra early. AC was nice and cold, bathroom clean, fridge was cold, nothing was broken. Location was right in front of central market and next to Metro. Overall amazing experience. Would book here again."

Reviewed on 29 Jul. 2025

Eurostars Lucentum
Méndez Núñez Alicante

Méndez Núñez Alicante

2 out of 5
Rambla Méndez Núñez, número 9, Alicante, Alicante
The price is NZ$195 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
NZ$195
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 beach bars, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (995 reviews)
"Nice and convenient, clean and tidy"

Reviewed on 3 Aug. 2025

Méndez Núñez Alicante
Dormirdcine Alicante

Dormirdcine Alicante

4 out of 5
Calle Gravina, 5, Alicante, Alicante
The price is NZ$350 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$350
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (439 reviews)
"Very funky boutique hotel which was in close proximity to both the beach and the old town. Very quirky- with fab rooms and great staff."

Reviewed on 5 Aug. 2025

Dormirdcine Alicante
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Other neighbourhoods around Alicante City Centre

Basilica of Santa Maria featuring a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

Barri Vell - Santa Creu

While visiting Barri Vell - Santa Creu, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Town Hall and San Nicolas Cathedral.

Barri Vell - Santa Creu
Central Market featuring food, markets and interior views

Mercado

While Mercado may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alicante Harbour and Central Market.

Mercado
Castle of Santa Barbara showing château or palace, views and heritage elements

San Antón

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting San Antón, you might make a stop by sights like Castle of Santa Barbara and Alicante Bullring.

San Antón
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Sant Blai

While visiting Sant Blai, you might make a stop by sights like San Fernando Castle and Alicante Sports Technification Center.

Sant Blai
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Carolinas Bajas

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carolinas Bajas and surrounding area, you can visit Alicante Harbour and Alicante Bullring.

Carolinas Bajas
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Benalúa

Though Benalúa may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Alicante Harbour and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center.

Benalúa

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