Title: GuestReady – Charming studio in Valencia Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=3713&destination=Valencia%2C+Valencian+Community%2C+Spain&selected=116817192&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # GuestReady – Charming studio in Valencia ## Photo gallery for GuestReady – Charming studio in Valencia ![Interior - GuestReady – Charming studio in Valencia (Valencia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116820000/116817200/116817192/c77a029e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail - GuestReady – Charming studio in Valencia (Valencia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116820000/116817200/116817192/69561f23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Shower, hair dryer, towels - GuestReady – Charming studio in Valencia (Valencia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116820000/116817200/116817192/b6e91642.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - GuestReady – Charming studio in Valencia (Valencia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116820000/116817200/116817192/13e88ff0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets - GuestReady – Charming studio in Valencia (Valencia)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116820000/116817200/116817192/434c2bcf.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies GuestReady – Charming studio in Valencia provides laundry facilities and more. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire apartment 2 bedrooms1 bathroom431 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### GuestReady – Charming studio in Valencia Welcome to my apartment! This delightful 40m² one-bedroom apartment in Valencia is the perfect retreat for couples or small families seeking a comfortable and memorable stay. Conveniently located on the ground floor, it offers easy access and a welcoming ambience. Designed with an open-concept layout, the living area features a cosy double sofa, a flat-screen TV for your entertainment, and a dining table where you can enjoy meals together. The fully equipped kitchenette includes all the essential cookware and utensils you need to prepare delicious homemade dishes, featuring a stove, oven, and microwave. For added convenience, the apartment offers a washer and ironing facilities to handle your laundry needs. The bedroom boasts a comfortable double bed dressed in premium hotel-quality linens to ensure a restful night’s sleep. The bathroom is complete with fresh towels, complimentary toiletries, and all the essentials to make your stay hassle-free. The apartment is always professionally cleaned for your comfort. Enjoy your stay! Guests will have access to the entire home! We are GuestReady, a property manager, and we want to ensure your stay will be as smooth and comfortable as possible. We are available 24/7 should you need any assistance during your stay. Kindly note that this is a personal home, so please take good care of it as if it were your own. This lovely apartment is located in Valencia’s vibrant Camins al Grau district, offering the perfect balance of urban convenience and coastal charm. The neighbourhood is well-connected by public transportation, with the Amistat metro station just a short walk away and several bus lines providing easy access to the rest of the city. Nearby, you’ll find the iconic City of Arts and Sciences, a striking complex featuring a science museum, an IMAX cinema, and Europe’s largest aquarium, the Oceanogràfic. For outdoor relaxation, the expansive Turia Gardens provide lush green spaces perfect for jogging, cycling, or simply enjoying nature. Families can also enjoy the playful Gulliver Park within the gardens. For shopping and dining, explore nearby centres like Aqua Multiespacio and El Saler, offering a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. Plus, you’re just a short drive or metro ride from Malvarrosa and Patacona beaches, where you can soak up the sun and enjoy the Mediterranean breeze. The property is easily accessible by public transport and car. The nearest subway station, Ayora, is just a 7-minute walk. Valencia Airport is a 36-minute drive from the property. Check-in can be done from 3 PM, pending availability and confirmation. We provide the basic amenities for the first use: samples of shower gel, shampoo, soap, toilet paper, kitchen roll, sponge, dishwashing products and bin bag. Please let us know if you need cleaning or extra linen, and we will gladly provide it an additional charge. There is a zero-tolerance policy for smoking on the property. If our team discovers evidence that this rule has been breached (e.g., smoke smell, ashes, butts, etc.), we fully reserve the right to charge a €200 smoking fee at a minimum. Please note that for stays longer than 30 nights, a fair use policy of the utilities will apply with a limit of 80€. Extra keys: 20€ (extra pair of keys when available, lost keys or service to open the door during your stay). Extra cleaning with linen: the price of a cleaning fee. Extra Clothing: 30€ (Towels and sheets for 2pax, i.e. when the sofa bed is not included). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: Internet access ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Entertainment - TV ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 431 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/119000000/118200000/118198500/118198499/62533d39.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Boho Beach Flats Poblats Maritims - 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention Cash transactions at this property cannot exceed EUR 1000, due to national regulations; for further details, please contact the property using the information in the booking confirmation ### Property is also known as 4d44bbfc-20c8-4e7f-865b-fa5ef2846334 ## About the area Camins al Grau, a neighbourhood in Valencia, is home to this apartment. Valencia Cathedral and Estación del Norte are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include City of Arts and Sciences and Bioparc Valencia Zoo. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Valencia Street Circuit or Mestalla Stadium. [Visit our Valencia travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Valencia.dx3713) [View more Apartments in Valencia](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Valencia-Apartments.d3713-aaApartments.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=39.463337,-0.345912&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7Dp%7BoF%7CpbA%3FS%3FS%3FS%40S%40U%3FS%40S%40S%40SBS%40SBS%40SBSBSBQBSDSBQDSDQBSDQFSDQDQFQFQDQFQFQFOFQHOFQHOFOHOHOHOHOHMJOHMJOHMJMJMHKLMHKLMJKJKJKLKJILKLILILIJILILGLINGLGLGLENGLENGLELENCNELCNCNCLCNCNALCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNBLBNBNDLDNBLDNFLDLFNDLFLFLHNFJFLHLHLHLHJHLJLJJHLJJJJJJLJJJLJLJJJLHNJLHLJNFLJNHNHNFNHNFNHPFNFPHNFPFPDPFPDPFPDPDRDPDRDPBRDPBRDR%40RBPBRBRBR%40R%40RBR%40R%3FR%40R%40T%3FR%40R%3FR%3FR%3FR%3FTAR%3FRARAR%3FRARCRARARCRCRCRCRAREPCRERCPEREPEREPEPGPERGPENGPGPIPGNGPINGNIPGNINILKNGNKLINKLILKLKLKLKJKLKJKJKJMJKJMJMHKHMHMHMHMHKHOFMFMFMFOFMDMFODMDODMDOBODMBOBMBO%40OBO%40O%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMAOCOAMCOCOCMEOCOEMEMEOEMGOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMIKIMIMIMIMIKKMKKKKKKKMKIMMKIMKMKMIMKMIOKMIOIOIMIOIOGQIOGOIQGOGQGQGQEOGQGSEQEQGQESCQESEQCSESCQCSCSCSASCSASCSASASAS%3FSASAS%3FS%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=oVQ7IHcytxj5F2juakBpX36UOV0=) Valencia, Spain ### What's nearby - ![Aqua Shopping Center](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3713/6087b0c3-4fe9-4b2a-b451-a7501f9788a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Aqua Shopping Center 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - ![City of Arts and Sciences](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067055/f8badeb5-46c2-4947-b50b-2636e275a0b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) City of Arts and Sciences 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067049/448c91a8-caff-4d32-9434-ca32fc7c4afd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Oceanogràfic Aquarium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6067055/f0914aee-1129-4cdf-83e4-ecd1fc409c00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Oceanogràfic Aquarium 19 min walk \- 1.0 mile - ![Malvarrosa Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160800/c866ea07-329c-4273-aa6f-df3098c0327e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Malvarrosa Beach 3 min drive \- 1.5 miles ### Getting around - Ayora Station 3 min walk - Valencia Cabanyal Station 16 min walk - Valencia (VLC) 35 min drive ### Restaurants - Bodega la Iberica 7 min walk - Bar Moncayo 6 min walk - Bar Mochuelos 6 min walk - Bar Resturante Jazmin 4 min walk - Burger King 4 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is GuestReady – Charming studio in Valencia pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at GuestReady – Charming studio in Valencia? ### What time is check-out at GuestReady – Charming studio in Valencia? ### Where is GuestReady – Charming studio in Valencia located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## GuestReady – Charming studio in Valencia Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 7.0 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Andreas B. 16 Nov 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy Zentrale Lage, relativ ruhig ##### Andreas B. Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Lidia P. 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy El apartamento estaba muy bien y muy limpio, pero el baño si que olia a tuberias y era algo desagradable tambien es cierto que fueron dias de mucho calor no se si influye y los cristales de las ventanas podrian tener algun tratamienro para que no te vean desde la calle, ya que es un bajo, por lo demas muy bien. ##### Lidia P. 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