Alicante City Centre Travel Guide

Alicante

A historic square with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by traditional buildings and a mountainous backdrop.
A marina with boats docked, palm trees, and buildings with signs in a coastal town.
An outdoor café with tables and chairs, a sign for 'Canalejas TERRATA', and a view of the marina in the background.
A plaza with historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a mountain in the background.
A statue of a man with a hat and a cane, standing on a pedestal with the inscription "Alicante a Canalejas".

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A historic sailing ship docked at a waterfront promenade with palm trees and modern buildings in the background.

Alicante Harbour

9.0/10 (1,729 reviews)
Once a center of industry, Alicante’s harbor precinct is now home to some of the city’s best bars and restaurants, with views along the picturesque Postiguet Beach.
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Things to do

Discover Alicante And The Costa Blanca A Guided Tour

Discover Alicante And The Costa Blanca: A Self-Guided Tour

£1
per adult
Discover Alicante And The Costa Blanca: A Self-Guided Tour
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option

Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option

£13
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option
Alicante: Double Kayak Rental with Snorkel or Tapa and drink

Alicante: Double Kayak Rental with Snorkel or Tapa and drink

£26
per adult
Alicante: Double Kayak Rental with Snorkel or Tapa and drink
Alicante: City and Beach Bike Tour

Alicante City, Beach & Central Market with Sampling

£25
per adult
Alicante City, Beach & Central Market with Sampling
Jávea: Kayak trip to Granadella

Jávea: Kayak trip to Granadella

£42
per adult
Jávea: Kayak trip to Granadella
From Alicante: Altea & Calpe Day Trip

From Alicante: Altea & Calpe Day Trip

£38
per adult
From Alicante: Altea & Calpe Day Trip
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Top hotels in Alicante City Centre

Odyssey Rooms

Odyssey Rooms

4 out of 5
Carrer Gravina Alicante Alicante
The price is £85 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£85
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Odyssey Rooms
Melia Alicante

Melia Alicante

4 out of 5
Plaza del Puerto, 3 Alicante Alicante
The price is £151 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£151
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Melia Alicante
Libere Alicante Rambla

Libere Alicante Rambla

3 out of 5
Calle Girona, 2 Alicante
The price is £74 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£74
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and Explanada de Espana are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (48 reviews)
"Rooms are very clean and spacious. Too close to all places. Pool was closed even weather looks great. First floor accommodation noise issue on night. Overall nice accommodation. Shops and restaurant are nearby."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Libere Alicante Rambla
Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique

Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique

3 out of 5
Calle San Agustín 4 Alicante
The price is £69 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£69
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 10 beach bars and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (589 reviews)
"we LOVED this place. the staff was insanely nice and helpful. probably the best staff i’ve experienced on my trip. they were so helpful and accommodated us with a late check out because of how later our flight left. the breakfast was also great. very worth the €11. the room was small but perfect ..."

Reviewed on 29 Oct 2026

Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique
Méndez Núñez Alicante

Méndez Núñez Alicante

2 out of 5
Rambla Méndez Núñez, número 9 Alicante Alicante
The price is £70 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£70
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"We couldn’t fault our stay in Alicante. The room felt fresh and modern, as if it had only recently been refurbished, and it was spotlessly clean throughout. The bathroom was a real highlight, with lovely, well-kept washing facilities. The location is excellent, with plenty of bars and restaurants ..."

Reviewed on 26 Oct 2026

Méndez Núñez Alicante
Eurostars Lucentum

Eurostars Lucentum

4 out of 5
Alfonso X El Sabio, 11 Alicante Alicante
The price is £71 per night from 8 Nov to 9 Nov
£71
8 Nov - 9 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Eurostars Lucentum
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Where to stay in Alicante City Centre

Find the best Alicante City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Alicante City Centre
Learn more about Alicante City Centre
A coastal cityscape with a prominent hilltop fortress, dense urban buildings, and a clear blue sky.

Ensanche Diputación

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

A beach with people sunbathing, a lifeguard on a wooden chair, and a clear blue sky.

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.

A narrow street with colorful buildings, potted plants, and a staircase leading up a hill.

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.

A coastal city with a historic fort, a marina, and a beach.
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San Antón

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in San Antón and surrounding area, you can visit Alicante Harbour and Castle of Santa Barbara.

A marina with boats, a large white building with domes, a hill with a fort, and palm trees.

Vista Hermosa

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Vista Hermosa. You might want to make time for a stop at Gran Via Shopping Center or Plaza Mar 2 Shopping Centre.

Alicante City Centre Travel Guide

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