Where will you want to hang out in Valencia? Well, decide for yourself after reading our summary of the city's layout.

City layout

Valencia is a city of circular streets south of Rio Turia. La Lonja de la Real is in the center of many of the city's accommodations and tourist attractions. The train station, Estacion del Norte, is south of La Longa by half a mile (1km) and just south of the bull ring, Plaza de Toros. The Botanical Garden is along the Ôrio' in the northwest part of town and the Jardines del Real is across the Ôrio' by way of the Puente Trinidad and Puente del Real bridges.

Hostel overview

Known as 'Spain's Orchard', Valencia is an oasis of sophisticated energy amidst mountains and orange groves. The city's best cheap accommodation can be found around Plaza del Ayuntamiento and Plaza del Mercado. The first offers a popular, clean and central hostel at €20 a night. A very homely and comfortable cheaper option can be found at €14 in the Home Youth Hostel. Browse the online selection as well to find family-run pensions in the heart of the city.