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.

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A historic building with two towers and a fountain in the courtyard.

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

฿994
per adult
From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

From Alicante/Benidorm: Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls Tour

฿1,720
per adult
From Alicante/Benidorm: Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls Tour
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas

฿988
per adult
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas
Alicante Shore Excursion Old Town Walk and Digital Photos

Alicante Shore Excursion Old Town Walk and Photos Included

฿1,338
per adult
Alicante Shore Excursion Old Town Walk and Photos Included
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option

Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option

฿573
per adult
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option
Discover Alicante And The Costa Blanca A Guided Tour

Discover Alicante And The Costa Blanca: A Self-Guided Tour

฿114
per adult
Discover Alicante And The Costa Blanca: A Self-Guided Tour
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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 ฿5,049 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿5,049
฿5,554 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
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! (1,239 reviews)
"Lovely clean room, comfy bed. Some noise from bins being emptied outside in the morning but to be expected in a city. Not much other traffic noise. Underground garage very tight to turn into, not helped by a row of large bins just opposite - we had to park in an alternate, much more expensive location ..."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 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 ฿4,147 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿4,147
฿4,562 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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! (558 reviews)
"Room and bathroom small but clean and comfortable with efficient air-con. Location was excellent, right in the centre close to restaurants. Staff very pleasant."

Reviewed on 13 Sept 2026

Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique
Dormirdcine Alicante

Dormirdcine Alicante

4 out of 5
Calle Gravina, 5 Alicante Alicante
The price is ฿5,799 per night from 11 Oct to 12 Oct
฿5,799
฿6,379 total
11 Oct - 12 Oct
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! (636 reviews)
"The location is perfect for the beach, old town and castle lift. Quirky film theme that adds to the ambiance. Enjoyed our stay here and would definitely consider staying here again."

Reviewed on 17 Sept 2026

Dormirdcine Alicante
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 ฿8,620 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿8,620
฿9,483 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 ...
Hospes Amérigo, Alicante, a Member of Design Hotels
Hotel La Milagrosa

Hotel La Milagrosa

2 out of 5
Calle Villavieja, 8 Alicante Alicante
The price is ฿3,785 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿3,785
฿4,164 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 16 bars/lounges and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Me and my partner stayed for a few nights in one of the Apartments at this hotel. We really enjoyed our stay, the apartment was spacious and clean and all the items and amenities worked as they should. The bed was comfy and the air con worked a treat in the summer heat! We also paid for the breakfast ..."

Reviewed on 14 Sept 2026

Hotel La Milagrosa
Eurostars Pórtico Alicante

Eurostars Pórtico Alicante

5 out of 5
Rafael Altamira 19 Alicante Alicante
The price is ฿5,133 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
฿5,133
฿5,647 total
27 Sept - 28 Sept
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 ...
Eurostars Pórtico 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 plaza with historic buildings, a prominent clock tower, and a mountain in the background.

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 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.

A rocky coastline with clear blue waters and a few people sunbathing.

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.

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