Best hotels in Valencia
Caro Hotel
Alimirante, 14, Ciutat Vella, 46003 Valencia
Housed in a 19th century palace, this unique hotel is brimming with history that has been artfully paired with beautiful modern interiors. The outdoor pool is open all year round, and it is local to many attractions including the Cathedral.
Hotel Boutique Balandret
Paseo Neptuno, 20-22, Poblats Maritims, 46011 Valencia
A bright and modern hotel located on the seafront of Las Arenas Beach, with views to match. A large children’s play area will give you peace of mind that the children are happily occupied whilst you grab a coffee and relax. Perfect for families and couples and only a couple of miles away from the Oceanografic.
Casual de las Artes Valencia
Avenida Del Puerto, 39, Camins al Grau, 46021 Valencia
A vibrant and spacious hotel, this offers a base to come back to after a day of sightseeing in the local area. Close to the City of Arts and Sciences and Valencia Port and beach, it’s never a dull moment when you’re here. Don’t worry though, it is in a quieter area at night so you can be sure to get a good nights’ sleep.
Best restaurants in Valencia
Destino Puerto
Edificio Veles e Vents La Marina de, 46024 Valencia
A unique seafood restaurant that has changed the game in the area. They put a lot of care and attention into every dish and with everything being locally sourced and freshly made, you’ll want to go back and try a different dish every time.
Federal Cafe
C/Embajador Vich, 15, 46002 Valencia
An Australian café that does surprisingly well in this traditional suburb of Valencia. International offerings are at an all-time high and this mix of pure Australian coffee and snack bar/café menu really gels with the Valencian way of life.
Levante Valencia
Av/ de Manuel de Falla, 12, 46015 Valencia
A cozy restaurant that is just 5 minutes’ walk away from the Bioparc, this is a must for traditional and authentic paella, the native dish of Valencia, so you need to go somewhere that has both the traditional and the modern twists of this famous Spanish dish.
Best things to do in Valencia
City of the Arts and Sciences
Av. Professor Lopez Pinero, 7, 46013 Valencia
A complete complex of all things to do with arts and science, this is one of the 12 treasures of Spain and is one of the most important tourist attractions in Valencia. There are some truly spectacular exhibitions inside and plenty to get everyone in your party involved.
L’Oceanografic
Carrer d’Eduardo Primo Yufera, 1B, 46013 Valencia
An aquarium and oceanarium located on the Turia Riverbed. It is home to a multitude of sealife and has the longest underwater tunnel in Europe for you to walk through. Discover how they are helping to provide for various animals’ conservation
Valencia Cathedral
Pl. de Almoina, s/n, 46003 Valencia,
You cannot visit Valencia without visiting this spectacular Cathedral. It is a true sight to behold, with lots of artwork, relics and artefacts from Roman Catholic history. Even if you’re not religious, you should visit to see the grandeur of this building dating back to the 13th century.