Alicante City Centre Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Alicante City Centre
Popular places to visit
Alicante Harbour
Alicante’s industrial and maritime centre has been transformed into a stylish bar and restaurant precinct with commanding views over Postiguet Beach.
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.
Alicante Town Hall
This historic Baroque town hall has been the civic centre of Alicante since the 18th century and features a picturesque chapel and archaeology exhibition.
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.
San Nicolas Cathedral
This 17th-century cathedral is an architecture enthusiast’s dream, with its classic Spanish Baroque styling and blue-tinted dome.
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.
Activities
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas
Alicante: Guided Pub Crawl with Shots and Beer
Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle
Our pick of the best Alicante City Centre Hotel Deals
Melia Alicante
Clean room, great view
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Odyssey Rooms
Very clean. Very courteous. Great location. Would love a softer bed but a great stay!
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Eurostars Lucentum
Nice hotel that ive stayed at before, staff were very helpful and its a great location.
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
INNSiDE by Meliá Alicante Porta Maris
All lovely. Location, very large room, amazing breakfast and the SPA. Staff all very welcoming.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
LC Hotel Urbano
Basic but good overnight stay staff very helpful
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique
Good breakfast and excellent location
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Alicante City Centre
Barri Vell - Santa Creu
While visiting Barri Vell - Santa Creu, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Town Hall and Basilica of Santa Maria.
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 Central Market and Placa de los Luceros.
San Antón
While visiting San Antón, you might make a stop by sights like Castle of Santa Barbara and Alicante Bullring.
Carolinas Bajas
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carolinas Bajas and surrounding area, you can visit Alicante Bullring and Castle of Santa Barbara.
Sant Blai
While visiting Sant Blai, you might make a stop by sights like San Fernando Castle and Alicante Sports Technification Center.
Ensanche Diputación
If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
Alicante City Centre Travel Guide
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- Jose Rico Perez Stadium
- Archaeological Museum of Alicante
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