In which quarter house in Valencia, Spain?

Are you planning an imminent stay on the East coast of Spain? Discover with us where to sleep and where to stay in Valencia!

Located on the eastern Mediterranean coast of the Iberian Peninsula, Valencia is the third city of Spain with 792,086 inhabitants (2017), and houses 1,875,691 inhabitants in its urban area. With a rich historical and cultural heritage, a city renowned for its festive atmosphere, full of sunshine all year round, Valence attracts many travelers and expatriated workers. In fact, staying in Valencia will be less difficult than choosing the area where to sleep.

The third city of Spain consists of 19 districts and 87 districts with all different atmospheres: Ciutat Vella, Eixample, Levante, Extramurs, Saïdia, Algiros, Benimaclet, Pobles del Nord, Pobles del Sud. The offer of accommodation, spread over 135 km2, is substantial. Discover our selection of the best areas to stay in Valencia.

Ciutat Vella, the heart of the city

Ciutat Vella, the historic centre, is a circular district of six neighbourhoods – El Carme, El Mercat, El Pilar, La Seu, la Xerea and Sant Francesc – between a Muslim wall in the east, and a Christian wall on its western side. No, it's not Mostar in Bosnia, but in the city centre, the weavers of the past are still visible. Most of the historical monuments are concentrated in it, in addition to being a very busy area by the Valencian youth. Many shops will satisfy your shopping desires, adjoining markets, restaurants, bars and terraces to stroll under a hot sun. Choose this area where to stay in Valencia if you’re a fan of festive, lively and even trendy atmospheres. Careful, it is a very tourist area and the alleys are narrow, like the Écusson de Montpellier : prefer walking to the car!

Eixample, beautiful neighborhoods

Eixample is a good neighborhood where renting an apartment or a hotel room if you are looking to get a little out of the tourist area, but rents can be raised: these are the beautiful areas of Valencia. Eixample is a beautiful park in the Passeig de l’Albereda. The Mercado de Colón, the Palais de la Musique, the Arènes de Valence, are the immanquables of the area. The proximity to the train station will be perfect if you have a train to take. Don't miss a must in Valencia either: the city of arts and sciences, southeast of the neighborhood.

Benimaclet, village in town

Book accommodation in Benimaclet if you are young or amateur of festive evenings. To enjoy a popular neighbourhood atmosphere close to the centre, universities and beaches, it is in Benimaclet that you have to go. The atmosphere is cosmopolitan, festive, lively. Don't miss the many tapas bars and paellas restaurants, real Valencian specialties.

Malvarrosa

Few cities in Europe can have their feet in the water, the head in the sun and the warm all year round: Valencia accumulates all these advantages. In the area of Malvarrosa Beach, there is an abundance of accommodation, from the hotel to the youth hostel and from the apartment rental to the living room. At the same time picturesque and trendy, the atmosphere is rather relaxed. Choose to sleep in this neighborhood if you like to party your feet in the sand after visiting the city center, accessible by bus and metro.

Main photo credit: Flickr – Filippo Diotalevi