Alicante Travel Guide

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Where to stay in Alicante

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Alicante City Centre

5/5(8 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Alicante City Centre is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Alicante Harbour and San Nicolas Cathedral.

Alicante City Centre
Alicante showing a beach

Playa de San Juan

Unique features of Playa de San Juan include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Alicante Golf Course or San Juan Beach while you're exploring the area.

Playa de San Juan
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Ensanche Diputación

If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Harbour and Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal are top sights worth seeing.

Ensanche Diputación
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
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L'Albufereta

Unique features of L'Albufereta include the beaches and bars. Make a stop by Albufereta Beach or Lucentum while you're exploring the area.

L'Albufereta
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Cabo de las Huertas

Cabo de las Huertas is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Almadraba Beach and Albufereta Beach.

Cabo de las Huertas
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott

4 out of 5
Avenida Elche, 3, Alicante, Alicante
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$264 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$264
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Fab hotel
"Wonderful room. Great views. Free water. Welcome gift of Chocolate on the bed. Coffee machine. We loved it!!"

Reviewed on 10 Aug. 2025

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
Melia Alicante

Melia Alicante

4 out of 5
Plaza del Puerto, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is NZ$484 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$484
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! (1,082 reviews)
"it is an excellent place to stay"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Melia Alicante
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! (903 reviews)
"The hotel is spotlessly clean, Reception staff all very friendly and helpful. The roof top pool and bar is a nice little touch. the location is perfect, I would definitely recommend this hotel and would love to stay again"

Reviewed on 15 Aug. 2025

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Color Suites Alicante

Color Suites Alicante

3.5 out of 5
Calle Italia 20, Entresuelo, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (117 reviews)
"An absolutely seamless stay from start to finish. Excellent communication and the hosts couldn’t do enough for us. Very helpful guiding us with where to explore and how best to enjoy our stay."

Reviewed on 3 Jun. 2025

Color Suites Alicante
maya bay suites

maya bay suites

3.5 out of 5
Gran Vía 11, 5 planta, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and Postiguet Beach ...
6.4/10 (5 reviews)
"The flat is well located, and the instructions sent were helpful. However, we didn't receive information about Wi-Fi."

Reviewed on 15 May 2025

maya bay suites
Apartamentos Bárbara 3

Apartamentos Bárbara 3

3.5 out of 5
Santa Bárbara, 3, Alicante
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and El Corte ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (129 reviews)
"A lovely, well equipped and spacious apartment, perfectly located within easy walking distance of the sea and local facilities. Excellent soundproofing and very effective air-conditioning."

Reviewed on 26 Jul. 2025

Apartamentos Bárbara 3
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Popular places to visit

Alicante Harbour featuring a bay or harbour

Alicante Harbour

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

Alicante Harbour
Postiguet Beach featuring tropical scenes, swimming and a sandy beach

Postiguet Beach

Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of this pristine beach which sits alongside a fine selection of restaurants and the exciting nightlife of the city.

Postiguet Beach
Alicante Golf Course

Alicante Golf Course

The masterwork of Severiano Ballesteros, the great Spanish golf player and course designer, this golf course is designed for golf vacations, with an on-site hotel.

Alicante Golf Course
Central Market featuring markets and a city

Central Market

This fresh food market is the perfect spot to pick up regional produce for a picnic, local seafood, freshly cut flowers and authentic souvenirs.

Central Market
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
Castle of Santa Barbara

Castle of Santa Barbara

Perched high above the city on Mount Benacantil, this castle is one of the best-preserved medieval forts in Europe and provides unparalleled city views.

Castle of Santa Barbara

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
From Alicante visit: Valencia center

From Alicante visit: Valencia center

NZ$517
per adult
From Alicante visit: Valencia center
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
Altea

Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar

NZ$82
per adult
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
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
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Photo "Raval Roig" by Halina Frederiksen (CC BY) / Cropped from original
Photo by Halina Frederiksen (CC BY)

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