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

Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting

Alicante : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide
Top hotels in Alicante City Centre

Melia Alicante
Room, friendly staff and location
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Odyssey Rooms
Friendly staff at this lovely hotel in a great location with car parking.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Eurostars Lucentum
Excellent location, friendly and efficient staff. Clean room with modern decor. Recommended.
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026

INNSiDE by Meliá Alicante Porta Maris
Amazing
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026

Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique
Fabulous Room Coffee & Tea in the room Bonus. Friendly front of house they have a safe room to put your luggage in you arrive early. Breakfast is plentyful with a great selection. This is our 2nd time staying here as its a fantastic location
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Hotel Boutique Alicante Palacete S.XVII - Adults Only
The hotel is a very old, gorgeous and very central place to stay. Room was spotless, staff were helpful and friendly, breakfast room was beautiful and the lovely breakfast was a perfect start to the day.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 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 Alicante Sports Technification Center and San Fernando Castle.

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.


