Planning a trip to Spain’s east coast? Find out with us where to stay and in which neighborhoods in Valencia!
Located on the eastern Mediterranean coast of the Iberian Peninsula, Valencia is Spain’s third-largest city with 792,086 inhabitants (2017), and is home to 1,875,691 people in its urban area. With a rich historical and cultural heritage, a festive atmosphere and year-round sunshine, Valencia attracts many travelers and expatriate workers. In fact, finding a place to live in Valencia will be less difficult than choosing a neighborhood to sleep in.
Spain’s third-largest city is made up of 19 districts and 87 neighborhoods, each with its own atmosphere: Ciutat Vella, Eixample, Levante, Extramurs, Saïdia, Algiros, Benimaclet, Pobles del Nord, Pobles del Sud. With a total area of 135 km², there’s plenty of housing to choose from. Discover our selection of the best neighborhoods for accommodation in Valencia.
Ciutat Vella, the heart of the city
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Ciutat Vella, the historic center, is a circular district of six neighborhoods – El Carme, El Mercat, El Pilar, la Seu, la Xerea and Sant Francesc – sandwiched between a Muslim wall to the east and a Christian wall on its western flank. No, it’s not Mostar in Bosnia, but in the city center, the jolts of the past are still visible. Most of the city’s historic monuments are concentrated here, and it’s also a popular area for young Valencians. There are plenty of shops to satisfy your shopping desires, as well as markets, restaurants, bars and terraces where you can stroll under the hot sun. Choose this district for your accommodation in Valencia if you’re a fan of festive, lively or even trendy atmospheres. But beware: this is a very touristy area, and the streets are narrow, just likeMontpellier’s Écusson: so prefer walking to driving!
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Eixample, the beautiful districts
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Surrounded by the gigantic Passeig de l’Albereda park – the green lung of the city center – Eixample is a good district in which to rent an apartment or hotel room if you’re looking to get away from the tourist district, but rents can be high: these are Valencia’s beautiful neighborhoods. The Mercado de Colón, the Palau de la Música (Music Palace) and the Valencia Bullring are the area’s must-sees. Its proximity to the train station is perfect if you have a train to catch. And don’t miss one of Valencia’s must-see attractions: the City of Arts and Sciences, to the south-east of the district.
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Benimaclet, a village in the city
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Book accommodation in Benimaclet if you’re a young person or a party-lover. Benimaclet is the place to be if you want to enjoy a popular neighborhood atmosphere just a stone’s throw from the center, the universities and the beaches. The atmosphere is cosmopolitan, festive and lively. Don’t miss the many tapas bars and paella restaurants, true Valencian specialties.
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Malvarrosa
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Few cities in Europe can boast of having their feet in the water, their heads in the sun and being warm all year round: Valencia combines all these advantages. In the Malvarrosa beach district, you’ll find an abundance of accommodation on offer, from hotels to youth hostels and self-catering apartments. Both picturesque and trendy, the atmosphere is relaxed. Choose to sleep in this district if you like to party with your feet in the sand after visiting the city center, accessible by bus and metro.
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Map of hotels and accommodation – Valencia,es