Alicante City Centre
Alicante
Visit Alicante City Centre
Popular places to visit
Alicante Harbour
Once a center of industry, Alicante’s harbor precinct is now home to some of the city’s best bars and restaurants, with views along the picturesque Postiguet Beach.
Explanada de Espana
Take a walk along Alicante’s waterfront on this beautiful mosaic walkway and experience life in the slow lane.
Alicante Town Hall
Still the home of the Alicante civic life, this landmark structure is a superb example of 18th-century baroque architecture.
Basilica of Santa Maria
For more than 500 years this church has been at the heart of Alicante’s Roman Catholic community. Today it’s worth a visit just for its inspiring architecture.
San Nicolas Cathedral
Architecture enthusiasts will love this remarkable structure, famed for its light-filled baroque interior and blue-domed roof.
Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art
See art treasures by Picasso, Dalí and Miró, as well as works by big international names of the 20th century, within the walls of one of the city’s oldest buildings.
Things to do
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
Excursion to Guadalest, Altea and entrance to the Fuentes del Algar
Alicante: Traditional Flamenco Show at Marbeuf Palace
Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea
From Alicante/Benidorm: Guadalest & Altea Day Trip
Top hotels in Alicante City Centre
Melia Alicante
Our room overlooked the marina, staff very friendly. This is our fifth stay at the hotel thought the hotel was abit throw other due to renovation work which we were unaware of until we arrived.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Odyssey Rooms
We stayed here in February for 7 days. The rooftop was closed all week (we had to request to go up and sit which was met with unhappy responses, even on not windy days), the pool was closed (out of season I guess, however it was no larger than a bathtub anyway, and we slept terribly the entire week ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Eurostars Lucentum
Yes. It was superb
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
LC Hotel Urbano
This is a basic hotel without any frills but contrary to a lot of other reviews on here I did not find anything bad enough not to stay. It is worn and really needs a refurb but it is clean (linens and general cleanliness - they're not afraid of a bit of bleach!) - the city centre location is good ...
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique
Very clean room and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
INNSiDE by Meliá Alicante Porta Maris
The hotel couldn’t be in a better location - it has the marina on one side and the sea on the other. The view is amazing! The staff are all very friendly and super helpful. We used the spa and did the ‘spa circuit’ and it was perfect for the price. Highly recommend!
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Alicante City Centre
Barri Vell - Santa Creu
While visiting Barri Vell - Santa Creu, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Town Hall and Basilica of Santa Maria.
Mercado
While Mercado may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Central Market and Placa de los Luceros.
San Antón
While visiting San Antón, you might make a stop by sights like Castle of Santa Barbara and Alicante Bullring.
Carolinas Bajas
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carolinas Bajas and surrounding area, you can visit Alicante Bullring and Castle of Santa Barbara.
Sant Blai
While visiting Sant Blai, you might make a stop by sights like San Fernando Castle and Alicante Sports Technification Center.
Ensanche Diputación
If you're spending some time in Ensanche Diputación, Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal and El Corte Ingles Shopping Center are top sights worth seeing.
