Where to sleep in Alicante — the neighborhoods and the picks, siesta side to fiesta side.
El Barrio (Old Town) — under the castle
Colored houses of Santa Cruz, tapas squares, and the nightlife lanes. Sleep late or join in.
Marina & Explanada — the paseo life
Palm-lined promenade, harbor views, everything flat and close.
Playa San Juan — the beach base
The long white beach north of town — TRAM in, beach out. Great for families.
Budget tip
Alicante's small hostales around the market are the coast's best-value beds year-round.