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.
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
Private bike tour San Juan beach, Alicante
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
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
"Great location. Less than 5 minutes walk to a beautiful beach, promenade, restaurants, and other attractions. Hotel room is clean and spacious. Hotel staff are very friendly."
Reviewed on 22 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
"It is a good hotel overall and the location is perfect to get to the beach and town. I felt however that the rooms can do with an update in some parts as they look very dated, e.g the bath/shower. The breakfast was okay, the hot food wasn't hot enough and I would prefer more selection of fruit as ..."
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
INNSiDE by Meliá Alicante Porta Maris
"Amazing!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Serawa Alicante
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.
