Alicante City Centre Travel Guide
Alicante
Visit Alicante City Centre
Popular places to visit
Alicante Harbour
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.
Explanada de Espana
Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.
Alicante Town Hall
Still the home of the Alicante civic life, this landmark structure is a superb example of 18th-century baroque architecture.
San Nicolas Cathedral
Architecture enthusiasts will love this remarkable structure, famed for its light-filled baroque interior and blue-domed roof.
Basilica of Santa Maria
For more than 500 years this church has been at the heart of Alicante’s Roman Catholic community. Today it’s worth a visit just for its inspiring architecture.
Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art
See art treasures by Picasso, Dalí and Miró, as well as works by big international names of the 20th century, within the walls of one of the city’s oldest buildings.
Things to do
Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
Alicante Secret Society Exploration Game and Tour
Half Day Guided Walking Tour to Explore Alicante City
Guadalest and Altea Day Trip from Alicante or Benidorm
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Top hotels in Alicante City Centre
Melia Alicante
The Hotel is perfectly located for a city break. It is accessible to everything needed , restaurants , shops or a beach walk. We stayed in the premium rooms which were extremely comfortable & clean. The pool & sunbathing areas are well maintained & clean. We opted for the breakfast option which was ...
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Odyssey Rooms
Excellent, friendly, welcoming, & very efficient staff in reception & in the breakfast bar. The hotel was spotlessly clean & the location first class for the restaurants & bars along the main marina & beach sea front.
Reviewed on 2 Apr 2026
Eurostars Lucentum
Great location, very clean room with good working shower and lovely comfortable bed. Staff are very helpful.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
LC Hotel Urbano
Central location. Good shower in en suite. Comfortable bed. Perfect if you just wish to have a central base
Reviewed on 20 Mar 2026
Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique
Perfect location, room cleaned every day & staff very friendly, polite & helpful. Would stay on next visit to Alicante
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Dormirdcine Alicante
Only stayed two nights but enjoyed and is in a good position for the centre didn’t get to use the facilities so can’t comment but would go back
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
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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.
