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.
Things to do
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Valencia: Sunset or Daytime Catamaran Cruise with Drink
Top hotels in Ciutat de les Arts i les Ciències
Holiday Inn Express Valencia Ciudad de las Ciencias by IHG
"Room was OK. Bathroom was very dirty. I have mold in bathroom and unfinished construction very appealing."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
NH Valencia Las Artes
"El hotel está muy bien ubicado. El personal, considero que no fue muy cálido, pero debo resaltar la amabilidad y disposición en cualquier ámbito de José Vicente, a quien conocimos en el restaurante y el bar, y gracias a él nuestra estancia fue muy placentera. Ojalá se contara con más personal como ..."
Reviewed on 8 Jun 2026
HQ Arena Hotel
"Good location near shops and the tram stop. Basic but does the job. Good air con and clean rooms. Bed was a bit uncomfortable."
Reviewed on 6 Jun 2026
NH Valencia Las Ciencias Hotel
"El cuarto no estaba limpio, estaba conectado por una puerta con otra habitación y se podía escuchar todo, no había privacidad. El aire no funcionó nunca aunque lo pusimos en lo mas bajo."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Novotel Valencia Lavant
"Great location near bus station and rental bikes available nearby. Hotel itself was modern and clean. However our experience overall was very poor. On arrival at 6pm advised our room was not ready as the hotel was ‘nearly full’. Not our problem and an issue as we could have arrived at 3pm, usual ..."
Reviewed on 15 Jun 2026
Hotel Primus Valencia
"We booked a 5-night stay and within the first 20 minutes of arriving, a large wooden panel above our room door fell and narrowly missed my girlfriend’s head by millimeters. Instead, it hit her arm, leaving severe bruising and a painful bump. We showed staff the video, but while my girlfriend sat ..."
Reviewed on 17 Jun 2026
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Valencia City Centre
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Central Market to Silk Exchange – discover Valencia City Centre, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Ciutat Vella
Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from La Lonja de la Seda de Valencia to Silk Exchange – discover Ciutat Vella, a destination also famous for its shopping.
El Cabanyal
The beaches and abundant dining options are top of the list for many visitors to El Cabanyal. A stop by Platja del Cabanyal - Les Arenes or Museum of Rice might round out your trip.
Ruzafa
Visitors to Ruzafa enjoy its bars, and if you want to do some exploring, Ruzafa Market is worth a stop.
Poblats Maritims
A noteworthy feature of Poblats Maritims is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Malvarrosa Beach and Port of Valencia.
