Last updated on January 09th, 2022
Valencia is where the ancient and the modern sit comfortably side by side. The old walled town is a maze of cobbled streets while a river flood-bed has been turned into a green park that houses the contemporary City of the Arts and Sciences.
If you’re planning a stay in Valencia the top accommodation choices in our opinion are the Westin Hotel and the NH Collection Colón while the Caro Hotel and the Hospes Palau de La Mar are the best boutique choices.
Quick Overview – Contents
Best Area to Stay in Valencia Spain For First Time Visit ?
If this is your first visit to Valencia Spain, you’ll want to soak up the atmosphere and history of the Old Town while being within easy reach of the modern city. To get a good feel for the city, we suggest you choose a top hotel actually in the Old Town (the Ciutat Vella) or near the Mercado Colon (Columbus Market). Read more
What are the most expensive hotels in Valencia Spain ?
With trend-setting architecture to explore during the day and the romance of a historic city at night, Valencia is perfect for special occasions. If you really want to treat yourself and a loved one to some luxury, why not book a few days in the city’s most expensive accommodations, the Westin Valencia or the Caro Hotel?
What are The Best (Luxury) Hotels in Valencia Spain?
Evoking past eras of grace and grandeur, The Westin Valencia is set in lush gardens and located close to Valencia’s attractions. Art Deco touches feature everywhere from the double-height lobby to the bedrooms and suites. All luxury rooms are flooded with natural light and several have private terraces with Jacuzzis. Dining choices range from Japanese to Mediterranean and there is also a pool, spa and fitness centre. It’s one of the best hotels in Valencia Spain.
The NH Collection Colón Valencia evokes gracious country house living with bedrooms, top suites and public areas created by designer Lorenzo Castillo. Its location is within easy reach of every Valencian attraction as well as shops and fine dining. The Sonata 32 Restaurant serves local cuisine using fresh Mediterranean produce while cocktails in Caraacara are the perfect way to end the day.
3. Ramirez Flats & Bar – Aparthotel
From spacious loft apartments to compact but fully-equipped studios, the Ramirez Flats & Bar (Aparthotel) offers you all the comfort, convenience and privacy of home while being near the attractions of Valencia in Spain. The onsite Ramirez Bar offers both locals and guests traditional tapas dishes as well as Mediterranean cuisine with a modern twist.
If you’re going to Valencia to explore the City of Arts & Sciences, then the Hotel Valencia Alameda is perfect for you as it’s just 200 metres from the complex. Splashes of colour bring warmth to the contemporary decor of rooms some of which feature open baths. The contemporary decor theme continues in the hotel’s restaurant while other facilities include a business centre.
The Vincci Mercat is a designer hotel, right next to the city’s Central Market. All of the rooms and superior suites in this small hotel are outward-facing with city views. They’re decorated in a style that blends elegance with functionality. The standout feature of the hotel is the sun-deck on the roof with its plunge pool while other services include a relaxing bar lounge and buffet breakfasts.
6. Vincci Lys – Great Value
Offering a friendly welcome in its sumptuous lobby, the Vincci Lys can be found in a convenient location adjacent to Valencia’s train station. Wood floors add warmth to the decor of the rooms and suites while the Mikalet Bar serves coffee, cocktails and snacks from morning through to late. The property also has an attractive rooftop terrace with great city views.
7. Melia Plaza Valencia – Great Value
All of the rooms and luxurious suites in the centrally located Meliá Plaza Valencia face outward, creating light-filled spaces with city views. The Mercado Central is on the doorstep along with the city’s shops and theatres. Dine on paella in the Plaza Restaurant, noted for its rice dishes, listen to piano music in the Lobby Bar or relax on the terrace with its hydromassage tub. The hotel also has a gym and sauna.
Welcoming both business and leisure guests, the Zenit Valencia is ideally located for the city’s historic and financial centres. Rooms and suites combine comfort with the latest technology while the Azahar Restaurant serves food from breakfast through to dinner. Other facilities include a roof terrace, fitness room and a sauna.
What are The Best Boutique Hotels in Valencia City Centre ?
The Hospes Palau de la Mar is housed in a listed 19th-century palace in the city centre. Its rooms and suites are sumptuously decorated with luxurious bathrooms and most have private balconies or terraces. Local rice dishes and Valencian wines are a focus of the Ampar Restaurant while the Ampar Lounge Bar offers drinks and snacks. This leading boutique hotel also has pretty gardens, sundecks and a top spa. It’s one of the best boutique hotels in Valencia Spain.
2. Caro Hotel
Urban, independent and contemporary, the Caro Hotel is boutique in size but grand in its impeccable service making it one of the most luxurious places to stay in Valencia Spain. Housed in an elegant historic building, each room and suite has a unique character and a unique name. The hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant, Sucede is managed by Miguel Ángel Mayor of eBulli fame. The hotel’s charm is completed with a tiny splash pool.
Located in a grand house and surrounded by pretty boulevards and the attractions of Valencia, the Marqués House provides a luxurious base for your city visit. The bedrooms and supreme suites are light-filled and elegantly finished with touches of grey and yellow while Cafe Madrid was once at the centre of the city’s Bohemian life. The boutique hotel also has a modern restaurant, chill-out terrace and business centre.
Recently renovated, the One Shot Mercat 09 is located right in the historic heart of Valencia. From its public spaces to its rooms and foremost suites, the hotel decor combines the avant-garde with comfort and function. Exposed brick or mirror walls and feature ceilings add drama to bedrooms while a seasonal outdoor pool on the roof and concierge services add a little extra to your stay.
With just eight rooms, the boutique Opera House Valencia B&B offers an intimate but friendly atmosphere and a convenient city-centre location. While Continental Breakfasts are taken in a nearby location, the hotel lounge has tea, coffee and soft drinks available all day. Shots of deep blue and sharp lime add interest to the hotel’s decor of bedrooms and there is a seasonal outdoor pool.
What’s the Best Hotel with Spa & Pool ?
With its location next to the Turia Gardens and the Palace of Music, the SH Valencia Palace is close to many historic and cultural attractions. Its guest rooms and suites feature wood and cool colours that complement the region’s climate. Enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail in the Palace Terrace before dining on delicious local cuisine in the Albufera Restaurant. This 4 star hotel also has a gym, spa and indoor swimming pool.
What’s the Best Hotel near Beach ?
The most popular beach in Valencia is located just steps away from Las Arenas Balneario Resort, making it perfect for family holidays and city breaks. The resort also has its own pool and sun terrace overlooking the beach. Spacious bedrooms have a relaxing decor warmed with splashes of sunshine colours while dining can be enjoyed either poolside or in the Brasserie Sorolla. Other facilities include a kids’ club, fitness suite, padel courts and a spa. It’s Valencia’s leading beach hotel. Other excellent properties are located at Valencia beach as well.
What’s the Best Hotel near Valencia Airport ?
Valencia Airport (VLC) lies eight kilometres west of the city centre in Manises. It is used by airlines such as Ryanair, Air Europa, British Airways, easyJet and Wizz Air with flights arriving from across Europe including from several British airports. There is one terminal with facilities that include car parking, car hire desks, banking and currency services, wifi, shops, cafes and restaurants. Several good value hotels are located near Valencia Airport. The best hotel is listed below.
Located just half a kilometre from the airport terminal, the Tryp Valencia Azafata Hotel is perfect if you’re travelling by plane. The hotel has plenty of parking and also offers free shuttle services to the airport. Bedrooms are furnished in a classic and comfortable style while hotel facilities include a seasonal outdoor pool, gym and sauna as well as several meeting rooms, a restaurant and a tapas bar.
What’s the Best Cheap Hotel in Valencia Spain ?
Affordable, cosy and centrally located near the train station and Central Market, the intimate Hotel Mediterraneo Valencia provides a warm welcome to business and leisure travellers as well as families. Bedrooms are bright, functional and comfortable and after a good night’s sleep, you can kick-start your day with a hearty breakfast buffet. It’s the ideal property for travellers looking for great value and affordable accommodation.
Best Value Hotels in Valencia City Centre
History, contemporary architecture, beaches, outdoor activities, culture and fine dining all come together to make Valencia Spain an ideal destination for either city breaks or longer holidays. Spend a whole day in the City of Arts and Sciences while the National Ceramic Museum offers a stunning insight into an important local industry. The young-at-heart of all ages enjoy visits to the Bioparc, an award-winning zoo dedicated to the conservation of African species while the Playa de Patacona is where locals head to swim and sunbathe. No visit to Valencia Spain is complete, of course, without dining on the region’s traditional dish, paella.
Great Value Accommodation
- Vincci Lys – Luxury
- Melia Plaza Valencia – Luxury
- Hotel Valencia Center – Great Value
- Sorolla Centro – Affordable
What are the Finest Hotels in Valencia Old Town district ?
It doesn’t take much imagination when strolling through the maze of cobbled streets that make up Valencia Old Town to see ghosts of ancient Roman, Visigoth and Moorish settlers. Founded in 130 B.C., Valencia’s Ciutat Vella is one of the largest historic town centres in Europe. There is only one way to explore it and that is on foot, stopping every so often for a coffee or a cup of hot chocolate accompanied by buñuelos (doughnuts). Take a tour of the cathedral, the Lonja de la Seda and the Basilica of Our Lady of the Forsaken before browsing the quirky shops that line the streets and lunching al fresco on tasty tapas.
Best Hotels in Old Town area
- Cathedral Suites Hotel – Aparthotel
- SH Ingles Boutique Hotel – Boutique
- Petit Palace Plaza de la Reina – Affordable
What’s the Top Accommodation in Fira Valencia neighbourhood ?
Located five kilometres from Valencia, the Fira (or Feria) Valencia is the largest exhibition centre in Spain and among the world’s top ten. There has been an exhibition and conference centre on the site since the early 20th century although the buildings you see today are strikingly modern. Every year it hosts dozens of trade fairs, conferences, concerts and special events, welcoming over one million delegates and visitors from around the globe.
Outstanding Hotels near Fira Valencia
- Tryp Valencia Feria – Great Value
- L’Otelet By Sweet – Guest House
- Sercotel Sorolla Palace – Great Value
What are the Top Hotels near Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias or City of Arts and Sciences ?
Surrounded by parks and pools, the Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias is a complex of aesthetically eye-catching buildings. Most were designed by local architect, Santiago Calatrava. With an opera house, science museum, 3D cinema, aquarium and a range of outdoor activities it’s easy to while away a whole day in this family-friendly ‘city’.
Best Hotels near City of Arts and Sciences
- Hotel Valencia Alameda – Luxury
- Barceló Valencia – Great Value
- Hotel Valencia Center – Great Value
