Barri Vell - Santa Creu Travel Guide
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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.

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.

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.

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.
Casa de La Asegurada
You can study the exhibits at Casa de La Asegurada, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Alicante. Visit the area's shops or amble around its beautiful beaches.
Carmen Plaza
You can learn about the history of Alicante with a visit to Carmen Plaza. Stroll along the area's beautiful beaches or simply savour its lively bars.
Activities

Guadalest and Algar Waterfalls Tour from Alicante or Benidorm

Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas

Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle

Guadalest and Altea Day Trip from Alicante or Benidorm
Our pick of the best Barri Vell - Santa Creu Hotel Deals

Odyssey Rooms
Friendly staff at this lovely hotel in a great location with car parking.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique
Lovely hotel on a good location. It was clean and comfortable and the staff were very friendly and helpful
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Hotel Boutique Alicante Palacete S.XVII - Adults Only
The hotel is a very old, gorgeous and very central place to stay. Room was spotless, staff were helpful and friendly, breakfast room was beautiful and the lovely breakfast was a perfect start to the day.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Hospes Amérigo, Alicante, a Member of Design Hotels
Excellent boutique hotel in the centre of Alicante
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026

Dormirdcine Alicante
The room was nice the bathtub on the terrace was fun, selection of breakfast was good and they had alternative milk available. Friendly and attentive staff the roof terrace was lovely.
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026

Eurostars Pórtico Alicante
We stay here every time we have inconvenient flight times. Beautiful hotel, great location and friendly efficient staff
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
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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.


