Alicante City Centre Travel Guide
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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.

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.

San Nicolas Cathedral
Architecture enthusiasts will love this remarkable structure, famed for its light-filled baroque interior and blue-domed roof.

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

Half Day Guided Walking Tour to Explore Alicante City

Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

Guadalest and Altea Day Trip from Alicante or Benidorm

Alicante : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip

Alicante/Benidorm: Canelobre Cave and Busot Tour
Top hotels in Alicante City Centre

Melia Alicante
We have been to this Hotel 3 times before and this time have noticed the Hotel Is so much busier than it used to be. At breakfast there wasn’t enough tables for everybody coming into the restaurant and they seemed to be running out of certain items.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Odyssey Rooms
Everything excellent. Reception staff amazing
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique
Great location, with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Room ok, only one bed side light, but spotlessly clean. Safe inaccessible! Very good value for money
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Eurostars Lucentum

INNSiDE by Meliá Alicante Porta Maris
Room was clean, satisfactory for our stay. Amazing breakfast every morning, everything you could think of. Restaurant was very good food ate twice during our stay. The facilities were great, gym, lovely spa experience. Walking distance to the town, plaza mall and to the beach. Great roof top pool. ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Méndez Núñez Alicante
Small, very clean hotel/room close to ALL amenities. Staff are wonderful and very very helpful.
Reviewed on 1 May 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.
