Barri Vell - Santa Creu Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Barri Vell - Santa Creu
Popular places to visit
Alicante Town Hall
Tour the ornate rooms lined with paintings by Alicante masters and peek into the chapel at this old municipal centre, where the city council still holds meetings.
San Nicolas Cathedral
Locate this cathedral by its beautiful dome. The building is considered to be one of the finest examples of Spanish Baroque architecture in the country.
Basilica of Santa Maria
Baroque on the outside, Gothic on the inside, Alicante’s oldest church reveals 500 years of history in its architecture and features, including a 17th-century organ.
Alicante Museum of Contemporary Art
Picasso, Dalí and Miró are among the famous names of the 20th century whose work grace the walls of this modern museum built in one of the city’s oldest structures.
Alicante Harbour
Eat at some of Alicante’s best restaurants and take daytrips out onto the Mediterranean Sea at the popular maritime centre of this coastal city.
Postiguet Beach
For a quick swim close to the centre of the city, visit this beach located just off the Alicante Harbour.
Activities
Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm
From Albir & Benidorm, Alicante Discovery day trip
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas
Guadalest and Altea Day Trip from Alicante or Benidorm
Alicante Charming Villages Tour: Villajoyosa and Altea
Our pick of the best Barri Vell - Santa Creu Hotel Deals
Odyssey Rooms
Had a great stay here, perfect location to be in close proximity to beach and centre. The staff were wonderful & friendly, room super spacious & clean.
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique
Perfect location, room cleaned every day & staff very friendly, polite & helpful. Would stay on next visit to Alicante
Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026
Hotel Boutique Alicante Palacete S.XVII - Adults Only
Good location , small room , excelent staff
Reviewed on 23 Mar 2026
Dormirdcine Alicante
Clean room, great breakfast
Reviewed on 17 Mar 2026
Hospes Amérigo, Alicante, a Member of Design Hotels
The towels are not 5 star. Bed and bedding are 5 star. Shower head broken, air conditioning control extremely difficult to use. But still a outstanding hotel.
Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026
Eurostars Pórtico Alicante
The customer service was exceptional. Upon being shown to my room (a deluxe city view), it was located directly opposite the lift, and as a light sleeper, I knew the noise would disturb me during the night. I returned to reception and the team immediately arranged a different room without any hesitation, ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Barri Vell - Santa Creu
Alicante City Centre
A noteworthy feature of Alicante City Centre is its stunning beaches. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Calle Castaños and Alicante Town Hall.
San Antón
While visiting San Antón, you might make a stop by sights like Castle of Santa Barbara and Alicante Bullring.
Mercado
While Mercado may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Central Market and Placa de los Luceros.
Carolinas Bajas
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Carolinas Bajas and surrounding area, you can visit Alicante Bullring and Castle of Santa Barbara.
Sant Blai
While visiting Sant Blai, you might make a stop by sights like San Fernando Castle and Alicante Sports Technification Center.
Campoamor
While Campoamor may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Alicante Bullring and Central Market.
