Barri Vell - Santa Creu Travel Guide

Alicante

A narrow street with colorful buildings, potted plants, and a staircase leading up a hill.
A narrow street with steps leading up to a building.
A grand room with a blue patterned wall, a large chandelier, and a series of framed portraits.
A modern art gallery with a sculpture of a person leaning against a wall, a framed painting of a tiger, and another painting of a room scene.
A historic square with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by traditional buildings and a hill with a fortification.

Stay near popular Barri Vell - Santa Creu attractions

A plaza with historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a mountain in the background.

Alicante Town Hall

8.6/10 (609 reviews)
Still the home of the Alicante civic life, this landmark structure is a superb example of 18th-century baroque architecture.
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Things to do

View from the Castle

From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip

฿985
per adult
From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

฿1,705
per adult
Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas

฿985
per adult
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option

Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option

฿568
per adult
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar

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

฿1,781
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
Alicante : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Alicante : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide

฿3,410
per adult
Alicante : Private Custom Walking Tour with a Local Guide
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Top hotels in Barri Vell - Santa Creu

Odyssey Rooms

Odyssey Rooms

4 out of 5
Carrer Gravina Alicante Alicante
The price is ฿6,098 per night from 27 Jul to 28 Jul
฿6,098
฿6,708 total
27 Jul - 28 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,176 reviews)
"Fun Terrance but small. Not really ocean view but hotel is so, so close to ocean. Simple breakfast option. Friendly staff. Good choice for us to be near beach, Mercado Central, and Castel."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Odyssey Rooms
Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique

Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique

3 out of 5
Calle San Agustín 4 Alicante
The price is ฿4,450 per night from 15 Jul to 16 Jul
฿4,450
฿4,895 total
15 Jul - 16 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 10 beach bars and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (510 reviews)
"The online check-in was very efficient in advance, parking was tight but available & reasonably priced, Debbie on reception was very charming & welcoming, the hotel is in a stunning old building in the heart of old town alicante & the room was spotless clean with all the necessaries, quiet & a comfy ..."

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2026

Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique
Hospes Amérigo, Alicante, a Member of Design Hotels

Hospes Amérigo, Alicante, a Member of Design Hotels

5 out of 5
Rafael Altamira 7 Alicante Alicante
The price is ฿9,524 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿9,524
฿10,476 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
"Overall the property was wonderful. We wished we could of adjusted the AC to make our room cooler."

Reviewed on 6 Jul 2026

Hospes Amérigo, Alicante, a Member of Design Hotels
Hotel Serawa Alicante

Hotel Serawa Alicante

4 out of 5
Calle San Fernando 16 Alicante Alicante
The price is ฿6,418 per night from 21 Jul to 22 Jul
฿6,418
฿7,060 total
21 Jul - 22 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (347 reviews)
"Central location - walking distance to everything. Helpful staff gave great recommendations for navigating scores of restaurants and things to do."

Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Hotel Serawa Alicante
Eurostars Pórtico Alicante

Eurostars Pórtico Alicante

5 out of 5
Rafael Altamira 19 Alicante Alicante
The price is ฿6,939 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
฿6,939
฿7,633 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (354 reviews)
"Good points: Location was spot on. 5mins walks to the Esplanade for bars, food, beach, restaurants etc. Staff couldn't have been more helpful! They were amazing. Rooms were airy and clean with all the amenities. Air conditioned, huge, super, comfy beds! I was lucky enough to have a balcony over the ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Eurostars Pórtico Alicante
Dormirdcine Alicante

Dormirdcine Alicante

4 out of 5
Calle Gravina, 5 Alicante Alicante
The price is ฿5,818 per night from 19 Jul to 20 Jul
฿5,818
฿6,400 total
19 Jul - 20 Jul
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (599 reviews)
"We really enjoyed our stay here. Amazing location, clean large rooms, and loved the cinematic film touch to the hotel! Made it really special. And the pool area was amazing, the drinks you can order are incredibly done (very funny too). Only thing I would note, is we paid extra to have a king sized ..."

Reviewed on 9 Jul 2026

Dormirdcine Alicante
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Where to stay in Barri Vell - Santa Creu

Find the best Barri Vell - Santa Creu areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A historic square with a prominent clock tower, surrounded by traditional buildings and a mountainous backdrop.

Alicante City Centre

A noteworthy feature of Alicante City Centre is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Alicante Harbour and Alicante Town Hall.

A beach with people sunbathing, a lifeguard on a wooden chair, and a clear blue sky.

Playa de San Juan

Unique features of Playa de San Juan include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Alicante Golf Course or San Juan Beach while you're exploring the area.

A coastal city with a prominent hill, clear blue water, and modern buildings.
Photo by Ramon DE LA FUENTE
Open Photo by Ramon DE LA FUENTE

Ensanche Diputación

If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Harbour and Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal are top sights worth seeing.

A rocky shoreline with clear water, a sandy beach, and buildings on a hillside.

Cabo de las Huertas

Cabo de las Huertas is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Almadraba Beach and San Juan Beach.

A coastal railway track with a clear view of the sea and distant land.

Vista Hermosa

You'll enjoy the beaches and monuments in Vista Hermosa. You might want to make time for a stop at Gran Via Shopping Center or Postiguet Beach.

Barri Vell - Santa Creu Travel Guide