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.
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.
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: Double Kayak Rental with Snorkel or Tapa and drink
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas
Alicante: Amazing Flamenco experience with tapas menu option
Alicante City, Beach & Central Market with Gourmet Sampling
Our pick of the best Barri Vell - Santa Creu Hotel Deals
Odyssey Rooms
Everything excellent. Reception staff amazing
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hotel Les Monges Palace Boutique
Great location, with very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Room ok, only one bed side light, but spotlessly clean. Safe inaccessible! Very good value for money
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hotel Serawa Alicante
Yes
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
Hotel La Milagrosa
I only stayed for one night as part of my travel up to Altea - but it was lovely! The staff were very friendly (and gracious as I tried to stumble through a bit of Spanish) and the room was great for the night! The area is very cute too and within walking distance of so much.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hospes Amérigo, Alicante, a Member of Design Hotels
After an initial few issues with our room, we were moved to another room which suited our requirements. Ivan was really helpful and professional. Following this our stay was excellent, breakfast great, brilliant location and all staff lovely. Would stay again 100%.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Dormirdcine Alicante
Nothing specific to complain, great area, great design, but you can get a same sized room in the same area (without the interior design) for half the price
Reviewed on 14 May 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.
