Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències Travel Guide
Valencia
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Popular places to visit
City of Arts and Sciences
Watch an opera performance, visit an interactive science museum and spot 500 species of marine life at this multipurpose cultural and entertainment complex.
Oceanogràfic Aquarium
Explore this spectacular indoor-outdoor aquarium, home to innovative exhibits and more than 500 different marine species.
Prince Felipe Museum of Sciences
Learn about the mysterious human genome and about cutting-edge space research at this interactive science museum.
Queen Sofia Palace of the Arts
Watch time-honored classics and modern renditions at this futuristic opera house, which hosts ballet, opera and symphony performances in a contemporary setting.
Hemisferic
Enjoy a performance at Hemisferic, a popular theatre in Valencia. Wander through the beautiful beaches and picturesque gardens in this culturally rich area.
Fallas Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Fallas Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Valencia. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
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Top hotels in Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències
NH Valencia Las Artes
Great location for visiting the museums. Enjoyable stay. Excellent breakfast service.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
NH Valencia Las Ciencias Hotel
Yes ok
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
Valenciaflats Ciudad de las Ciencias
Great place to stay
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Rooms Ciencias
Staff was friendly and accommodating and the room met all our needs. The restaurant downstairs (ELBAR) was very good. Over the course of our one week stay, we experienced breakfast, lunch and dinner and all were excellent. The location of the hotel was also perfect and met our needs. The only negative ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Valencia Ciudad de las Ciencias by IHG
Staff was very helpful and friendly. The place is close to metro and bus stop and very convenient. Breakfast was excellent and lots of choices and everything was prepared fresh daily.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Hotel Primus Valencia
Please do not say that you are a 4 star hotel it's absolutely not the case. Room is clean but that's all, no complementary water or coffee, no acces to swimming pool , unacceptable queue at any time on the desk... horrible experience and I'm travelling a lot !
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències
Quatre Carreres
Quatre Carreres is noteworthy for its museums, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Hemisferic and Queen Sofia Palace of the Arts.
Penya-roja
While visiting Penya-roja, you might make a stop by sights like Aqua Shopping Center and Turia Gardens.
Camins al Grau
Known for its pristine beaches and ample dining options, there's plenty to explore in Camins al Grau. You can visit top attractions like Aqua Shopping Center and Turia Gardens, and jump on the metro at Ayora Station or Maritim-Serreria Station to see more of the city.
La Gran Via
While La Gran Via may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Colón Market and Palau de la Musica.
Ruzafa
Visitors to Ruzafa enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Ruzafa Market is worth a stop.
Eixample
If you're spending time in Eixample, you might enjoy attractions like Ruzafa Market and Colón Market. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's ample dining options before hopping on the metro at Xativa Station to see more of the city.
