| Valencia has all the ingredients to make your holiday | | | | sights in the city! It claims to be the biggest museum |
| an unforgettable one. It's got a historic centre, | | | | in Spain and vows to take you into the future! It |
| museums, theatres, galleries, space age architecture, | | | | features an impressive concert hall and opera house, |
| excellent shopping, delicious cuisine, a beautiful | | | | a marine park (biggest in Europe!), an IMAX Cinema, a |
| Mediterranean climate and a superb beach. As well as | | | | museum of science and a greenhouse. The City of |
| all that, the Valencian nightlife is renowned throughout | | | | Arts and Science is surrounded by hotels and has |
| Spain as are its famous 'fiestas'. | | | | become an upmarket area with lots of shopping malls. |
| There are two main areas to stay in Valencia - the | | | | It's the perfect location for you if you want to be |
| Old Town centre or the beach. The Old Town is the | | | | mid-way between the city and the beach. |
| very heart of the city centre and where most of the | | | | Want to enjoy breathtaking views of the |
| sightseeing is to be had. This city has a colourful | | | | Mediterranean Sea and be within steps of the |
| history spanning back over 2,000 years so there's | | | | fantastic white sandy beaches then stay in the beach |
| plenty of landmarks and sights for you to explore. | | | | port area. |
| Walk the ancient winding streets and you'll see an | | | | Valencia is renowned for its world-class beaches |
| array of Gothic, Baroque and Romanesque style | | | | which are blessed with azur blue waters of the |
| architecture. As you saunter along these streets you'll | | | | Mediterranean, fine soft sands and never ending |
| come across markets and medieval churches, which | | | | sunshine! |
| add to the Old Town's atmosphere. | | | | Las Arenas and La Malvarrosa are two of the main |
| The Old Town is full of history, so make sure you | | | | beaches in Valencia. They are about a 15/20-minute |
| take the time to visit some noteworthy attractions | | | | bus ride from the city centre but if you do want to |
| like Santa Catalina Church and Tower, Le Seu | | | | make the most of these glorious beaches you can |
| Cathedral, Basilica de la Virgen, La Lonja (a 15th | | | | stay at a beachside hotel and there are plenty to |
| century indoor market), the Valencian Institute of | | | | choose from. |
| Modern Art and the Mercado Central. | | | | The beachside promenades are popular places to |
| Not only is the Old Town famed for its history but it | | | | hang out as they are home to lots of shops, cafes, |
| has also got some of the best restaurants and | | | | bars and restaurants. |
| nightlife that the city has to offer. | | | | If you happen to be coming to Valencia on business |
| In the north east of the Old Town you'll find Barrio | | | | they you might be looking for a hotel in the |
| del Carmen. A beautiful area to explore by day and | | | | Congresos area. This area is home to the Valencia |
| party by night! This is the nightlife hub of the city | | | | Trade Fair Centre and is located about 8km north |
| where you'll find tapas bars, trendy nightclubs and | | | | west of the city centre. |
| some superb restaurants most of which are located | | | | Due to it's sunny weather and Mediterranean climate, |
| on Calle de Caballeros. There's lots of hotel | | | | Valencia is a year round destination so make sure |
| accommodation in this area, which are ideal if you | | | | you book well in advance especially if you're coming |
| want to be in the heart of the Old Town and have all | | | | in mid-March (for Las Fallas Festival), in August (for La |
| the nightlife on your doorstep! | | | | Tomatina festival) and in July for the bullfighting |
| At the southern end of the Old Town district you'll | | | | events. If you don't book early then you might find |
| find the Plaza de Toros - the city's legendary bullring. | | | | that hotel prices can be a bit more expensive during |
| There's also a nearby museum where you can | | | | these festivals. |
| purchase bullfighting memorabilia. | | | | There are lots of hotels in Valencia to choose from |
| Plaza de Ayuntamiento is closeby and this is a large | | | | whether you're looking for a cheap 1 star, modest 3 |
| square home to the city's Town Hall. It is probably | | | | star or luxury 5 star. |
| the most important square in Valencia and the venue | | | | If you're on a budget then why not choose cheap |
| for the world famous Las Fallas celebrations every | | | | hotels in Valencia and in that way you can spend |
| March. | | | | your extra money on the more fun stuff! Valencia |
| The city is the perfect places to base yourself if | | | | hotels don't have to break the bank as you can book |
| you're not too beach focused. There are Valencia | | | | self-catering apartment hotels which are great if you |
| hotels scattered all over the city centre. | | | | want to stretch your budget. |
| No visit to Valencia is complete without a visit to the | | | | Hope this guide helps you to choose a hotel in the |
| City of Arts and Science. It is located south east of | | | | right location in Valencia. |
| the city centre and is one of the most incredible | | | | |