With a world-famous cuisine, its emblematic Las Fallas celebrations, and an impressive cultural offering (just look at the City of Arts and Sciences complex), Valencia is a fascinating city and visiting it is very rewarding.
Choose one of our hotels, featuring modern accommodations and convenient proximity to the city’s main attractions, and explore all that Valencia has to offer.
Why stay with NH Hotel Group in Valencia?
NH Hotel Group has several hotels in Valencia, located in the city center, from where you can access all the tourist attractions that Valencia has to offer its visitors. All NH Hotel Group hotels have the necessary services and amenities to make you feel at home, energized for a day of leisure and cultural visits, or prepared to attend that important business meeting in the hotel's conference rooms.
In order to enjoy all the magnificent attractions that Valencia has to offer, NH Hotel Group offers you accommodation in the best conditions. Choose the NH Collection Valencia Colón hotel, a 4-star hotel located in the city center, very close to the financial area, and enjoy its fantastic amenities when you’re not exploring the city.
If you are looking for peace and quiet, the NH Valencia Center hotel is for you, because it is located in the Campanar-Tendetes area, one of the most tranquil areas of Valencia.
For all those who love culture, NH Hotel Group has several options that are close to the City of Arts and Sciences. The NH Valencia Las Artes hotel is just a few minutes' walk from the Príncipe Felipe Science Museum and has all the amenities you could need, whereas the NH Valencia Las Ciencias is also very close to the City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, a colossal architectural complex where you will find everything from an aquarium to an opera house.
For those who are looking for hotels in Valencia near the port, the NH Ciudad de Valencia hotel is perfect, as it is located in the heart of Avenida del Puerto, very close to the city's most famous beaches.
What’s the weather like in Valencia?
Valencia is a year-round destination, with warm summers, mild winters, and not much rainfall throughout the entire year. The hottest months of the year are July and August (average high temperatures of 31ºC) while January is the coldest month (17ºC). Regardless of when you decide to visit Valencia, you’ll be sure to enjoy comfortable weather.
What to see in Valencia?
When exploring Valencia, you can’t miss the City of Arts and Sciences, a cultural complex as notable for its exhibitions as for the architecture of its buildings, designed by the Valencian architect Santiago Calatrava. It includes Europe’s biggest aquarium, the Oceanogràfic, and the Science Museum, among other cultural monuments.
While Valencia has many wonderful beaches, the Malvarrosa beach is its most well-known one. It features beautiful golden sand, sections for activities like surfing and canoeing, and is close many restaurants and nightlife options. The Valencia Cathedral, also known as St. Mary’s Cathedral, is one of the city’s rich displays of architecture and history. It dates to 1262 and it houses many 15th-century paintings. Its Valencian Gothic architectural style and gorgeous interior are a sight to behold.
If you visit in March, you’ll be able to witness Las Fallas, the world-famous traditional celebration where huge representations of current events are burned. Las Fallas are held every year from March 14 to March 19, but related celebrations take place starting at the beginning of March.
The Plaza de la Virgen is a stunning square encompassing many historic landmarks. Stroll through the square and take in the sights, which include the Turia Fountain, and have a drink at one of its many bars and cafés.
The Palace of the Marquis of Dos Aguas is another architectural marvel in Valencia. Located in the city center, it displays a Rococo style complete with an unforgettable entrance and impressive details.
What to eat in Valencia?
Valencia’s gastronomy—with traditional recipes that make use of fresh seafood and produce—is world-renowned. You can’t leave Valencia without trying an authentic paella, the traditional rice dish. Other fantastic dishes in the city’s cuisine include fideuà (noodles and seafood), bullit (a stew packed with fresh vegetables, and turrón (the most representative sweet, with almonds and nougat).
If you’re looking for traditional Valencian dishes (like paella) done to perfection, the La Pepica restaurant will not fail. However, there’s no shortage of fantastic restaurants in Valencia, including some Michelin-starred ones like Saiti and La Sucursal.
How to arrive at Valencia?
The main way of reaching Valencia from international destinations is through the Valencia Airport (VLC), located just 8 kilometers away from the city center. From here, you can reach the city center via a 20-minute taxi ride, a transfer, bus (on route 150), or metro (lines 3 and 5).
Valencia is also accessible by train from other major cities in Spain, like Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Córdoba. Arriving to Valencia by road is also straightforward thanks to the Mediterráneo AP-7 motorway, which spans the Spanish Mediterranean coastline and connects to the European motorway network.
How to get around in Valencia?
Getting around in Valencia is very simple, thanks to a public transport system that stops at all its neighborhoods and main tourist attractions by trams, bus, or underground. The most convenient way of accessing the public transport is through the Valencia Tourist Card, which grants unlimited access for 24, 48 or 72 hours.
Owing to its weather, beautiful scenery, and its vast amount of bike lanes, Valencia is also a pleasure to explore by walking or cycling. The city’s main beaches are all accessible by bicycle.
You can also choose to drive during your stay in Valencia, and car rentals are readily available. Free parking zones are marked with a white line while paid parking zones are marked with a blue line. Several private parking garages are also available.
With some of the best hotels in Valencia, NH Hotel Group offers you the possibility to visit a city that stands out both for its cultural heritage and for the most modern facilities in terms of architecture and design.
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