Best places to stay in Valencia
AC Hotel by Marriott
Av. de França, 67, 46023
There’s so much to love about this modern hotel, located just steps from La Ciudad de las Artes. First, there’s the rooftop terrace, which offers sweeping views of Northern Valencia and small plates to casually graze on. Then there’s the rooms, with their contemporary ambience and stylish marble bathrooms.
Meliá Plaza
Plaça de l'Ajuntament, 4, 46002
This understated hotel combines a central location with first-class amenities like a rooftop terrace and hot tub. The on-site Plaza Restaurant serves up irresistible seafood on a sun-kissed open-air patio. It’s also conveniently placed for families wanting to spend days relaxing at the beach.
Hotel One Shot Palacio Reina Victoria 04
Carrer de les Barques, 4, 46002
Valencian hotels don’t come much more chic than this. Located in an atmospheric, early 20th-century building, it’s hosted famous guests over the years from Ernest Hemingway to Robert Capa. Expect effortlessly stylish decor and a location in the heart of the action.
Best places to eat in Valencia
Restaurante Flor de Valencia
Avinguda del Cardenal Benlloch, 22, 46021
Experience traditional Valencian cuisine at its best. This sophisticated hotspot is known for its welcoming atmosphere and mouth-watering dishes, such as Valencian paella, packed full of tender chicken, fluffy rice and wholesome beans.
Navarro
Carrer de l'Arquebisbe Mayoral, 5, 46002
Like your cuisine modern, experimental and packed with local ingredients? Discover new takes on Mediterranean fare at Navarro. We’re talking fresh cod served with creamy Roquefort and buttery leeks, silky ravioli with pumpkin and ginger, and indulgent chocolate and pear cake for dessert.
Eggcellent
Avinguda de l'Oest, 33, 46001
Laidback and welcoming, this is the place to come for satisfying meals inbetween sightseeing. Expect brunch with an ever-so-stylish twist, like truffled mushrooms with crème fraiche, or goat’s cheese and caramelised onion with crispy potato hash.
Best things to do in and around Valencia
Ciudad de las Artes Y las Ciencias
Av. Del Professor López Piñero, 7, 46013
The City of Arts and Sciences is one of the 12 Treasures of Spain and perhaps Valencia’s most celebrated landmark, and with good reason. This complex, occupying the old Turia riverbed, features striking buildings including an opera house, aquarium and 3D cinema.
The Central Market of Valencia
Plaça de la Ciutat de Bruges, s/n, 46001
A stunning example of the Valencian Art Nouveau style, this enormous public market offers up a dizzying array of local ingredients. There’s more than 1,200 stalls to explore, from cured meats to exotic spices.
The Silk Exchange
Carrer de la Llotja, 2, 46001
The Silk Exchange is an imposing, Gothic building and UNESCO World Heritage Site that was built in the 15th century to trade silk. It’s free to enter and offers a fascinating insight into the history of Valencia.
