Alicante

Travel Guide

Alicante City Centre
Alicante showing swimming, a sandy beach and a coastal town
Cabo de las Huertas featuring a beach, a coastal town and landscape views
San Fernando Castle which includes landscape views, a coastal town and views
Alicante Harbour showing a bay or harbor

Where to stay in Alicante

Alicante City Centre

Alicante City Centre

4.5/5(66 area reviews)

A noteworthy feature of Alicante City Centre is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Alicante Harbour and San Nicolas Cathedral.

Alicante City Centre
Alicante featuring a sandy beach

Playa de San Juan

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Unique features of Playa de San Juan include the beaches and restaurants. Make a stop by Alicante Golf Course or San Juan Beach while you're exploring the area.

Playa de San Juan
Alicante showing swimming, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Ensanche Diputación

While visiting Ensanche Diputación, you might make a stop by sights like Alicante Harbour and Alicante Cruise Ship Terminal.

Ensanche Diputación
Basilica of Santa Maria which includes a church or cathedral and heritage architecture

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.

Barri Vell - Santa Creu
Alicante showing swimming, a sandy beach and a coastal town

Ensanche Diputación

While visiting Ensanche Diputación, you might make a stop by sights like El Corte Ingles Shopping Center and Placa de los Luceros.

Ensanche Diputación
Cabo de las Huertas which includes landscape views, a coastal town and a beach

Cabo de las Huertas

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

Cabo de las Huertas is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Almadraba Beach and Albufereta Beach.

Cabo de las Huertas
Estudiotel Alicante
Estudiotel Alicante
2 out of 5
Calle Poeta Vila y Blanco, 4, Alicante, Alicante
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 375 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
AED 375
AED 413 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (567 reviews)
"Great place! We loved it! Clean! Near beach and walking distance from all activities!"

Reviewed on 23 April 2025

Estudiotel Alicante
Melia Alicante
Melia Alicante
4 out of 5
Plaza del Puerto, 3, Alicante, Alicante
The price is AED 917 per night from Jun 16 to Jun 17
AED 917
AED 1,009 total
includes taxes & fees
16 Jun - 17 Jun
Stay at this 4-star beach hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"Wonderful"

Reviewed on 29 May 2025

Melia Alicante
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
4 out of 5
Avenida Elche, 3, Alicante, Alicante
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AED 477 per night from Jun 29 to Jun 30
AED 477
AED 524 total
includes taxes & fees
29 Jun - 30 Jun
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 bars/lounges, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (999 reviews)
"The parking is too tight"

Reviewed on 24 May 2025

AC Hotel Alicante by Marriott
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Color Suites Alicante
Color Suites Alicante
3.5 out of 5
Calle Italia 20, Entresuelo, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly aparthotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (109 reviews)
"It was perfect for my friend and I for the week. We had a suite with a queen bed bedroom and a queen sized pull out sofa. Kitchen has all essentials. There was a shop on the adjacent corner and a park with outside cafe across the street. We could walk to the beach, shopping district, and loads of ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Color Suites Alicante
Apartamentos Bárbara 3
Apartamentos Bárbara 3
3.5 out of 5
Santa Bárbara, 3, Alicante
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and El Corte ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (123 reviews)
"Absolutely amazing and perfect location. Very easy walking to the beach and the Mercado. Surrounded by many restaurants and cafe’s. The place is nice and clean and the staff is the best. Jesus the manager is very friendly and helpful and hands you all the info you need. Will definitely be back!!"

Reviewed on 27 May 2025

Apartamentos Bárbara 3
RS Boutique Apartments
RS Boutique Apartments
4 out of 5
C. Alberola Romero 1, Alicante, Alicante
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Alicante. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Alicante Harbour and Postiguet ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (78 reviews)
"Location, spacious and amenities very close by. Nothing."

Reviewed on 30 May 2025

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Popular places to visit

Alicante Harbour showing a bay or harbor

Alicante Harbour

4.5/5(42 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in Alicante with a trip to Alicante Harbour. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.

Alicante Harbour
Postiguet Beach which includes a sandy beach, swimming and tropical scenes

Postiguet Beach

4.5/5(16 reviews)

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Postiguet Beach during your travels in Ensanche Diputación?

Postiguet Beach
Alicante Golf Course featuring golf and a lake or waterhole

Alicante Golf Course

4/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in La Condomina at Alicante Golf Course. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.

Alicante Golf Course
Explanada de Espana showing markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Explanada de Espana

5/5(1 review)

After visiting Explanada de Espana, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Alicante. Stroll along the area's marina, or simply savor its lively bars.

Explanada de Espana
Central Market showing markets and a city

Central Market

4.5/5(43 reviews)

During your visit to Alicante, you can do some window-shopping at Central Market. Wander the beautiful beaches and marina in the area.

Central Market
Castle of Santa Barbara featuring a city, night scenes and general coastal views

Castle of Santa Barbara

4.5/5(39 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Alicante when you spend time at Castle of Santa Barbara. Stroll along the waterfront or visit the shops in the area.

Castle of Santa Barbara

Reviews of Alicante

4.5
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
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5 - Excellent 51%
4 - Good
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4 - Good 45%
3 - Okay
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2 - Disappointing
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4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Seemed like a nice little city. We want to come back and go to the beaches, but it is winter now and we came here to meet family, so no visit to beachs, now.

5/5 - Excellent

Mary

Nice to visit. Nice restaurants and beach right in the city.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great town with beautiful sights and very welcoming folks

5/5 - Excellent

Reggie

Alicante has a nice array of historical locations to explore and they're all within walking distance of this property. It's a great location with something for everyone.

5/5 - Excellent

Jeannie

Alicante is a hidden gem. A must see.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Great beaches here. And everything was walkable.