--- title: "Valencia" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Valencia." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/valencia" locale: "en" --- # Valencia Primary place hint: Valencia ## Breadcrumbs [Europe](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/europe) > [Spain](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/spain) > [Valencian Community](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/valencian-community) > [Valencia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/valencia) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/valencia) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Valencia ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Valencia with the best hotel views. - [Secretplaces](https://www.secretplaces.com/spain/valencia-region/valencia-province/valencia/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes) (secretplaces.com) Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site focused on small, stylish and authentic places to stay. This page appears to cover boutique hotels, luxury hotels, villas, and holiday homes in Valencia, with examples including Helen Berger, Hotel Ad Hoc Monumental, Hotel Marques House, and La Novieta Boutique Hotel. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/valencia/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical trip-comparison and planning tools. Their Valencia travel guide provides a useful introduction to the city, connecting architecture, paella, Turia Gardens, beaches, and broader food culture. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/spain-travel-tips/valencia/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a budget-travel and trip-planning site focused on practical ways to travel cheaper and longer. His Valencia budget guide is a practical resource for planning costs, transport, things to do, and ways to save while visiting the city. - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/spain/valencia-and-murcia/valencia) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel guide publication offering destination research, travel articles, guidebooks, and planning content. Their Valencia destination guide gives a well-rounded overview through local delicacies, ancient monuments, art galleries, top attractions, local spots, and expert tips. - [Love and Road](https://loveandroad.com/valencia-weekend-guide/) (loveandroad.com) Love and Road is a travel blog by Nat and Rob focused on practical trip planning, destination guides, and couple travel. Their Valencia weekend itinerary is helpful for a short city break, combining activities, places to stay, foods to try, and tour ideas into a compact plan. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-valencia-spain/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a practical travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, trip advice, and travel inspiration. Their Valencia guide supports practical trip planning with things to do, places to eat, arrival advice, and local transport guidance. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/2-days-in-valencia-itinerary/) (abrokenbackpack.com) A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering independent travel, destination guides, and trip tips. Their two-day Valencia itinerary gives short-stay travelers a clear framework for organizing a practical weekend visit to the city. - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/best-things-to-do-in-valencia-spain/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel brand built around detailed guides, trip routes, and practical planning resources. His Valencia guide is useful for broadening a city itinerary, pairing recommended stops with alternative things to do and places to visit. - [Dreams in Heels](https://dreamsinheels.com/best-day-trips-from-valencia-spain/) (dreamsinheels.com) Dreams in Heels is a travel and lifestyle blog blending practical travel posts with personal and cultural storytelling. Their Valencia day-trips article is a helpful resource for expanding the itinerary, outlining 11 nearby excursions and destinations with a local Spain perspective. - [Enchanting Travels](https://www.enchantingtravels.com/destinations/europe/spain/valencia/) (enchantingtravels.com) Enchanting Travels is a custom luxury tour operator with destination overviews, sample itineraries, and tailor-made trip planning content. Their Valencia destination page offers a polished overview of the port city, framing its coastal location, medieval heritage, and modern character for trip planning. - [Along Dusty Roads](https://www.alongdustyroads.com/posts/2017/1/9/things-to-do-valencia-spain) (alongdustyroads.com) Along Dusty Roads is an independent travel blog by Andrew and Emily focused on selective, photography-led destination guides. Their Valencia guide gives weekend visitors a concise, photography-led shortlist of eight worthwhile things to do in the city. - [Dan Flying Solo](https://www.danflyingsolo.com/is-valencia-worth-visiting/) (danflyingsolo.com) Dan Flying Solo is a travel blog and photography site focused on destination inspiration, personal stories, and useful guides. The Valencia article is a strong fit for travelers weighing a visit, connecting food, pyrotechnics, cultural sights, sustainability, and slow-travel appeal into a clear case for the city. - [Roads & Kingdoms](https://roadsandkingdoms.com/2016/16-things-to-know-valencia/) (roadsandkingdoms.com) Roads & Kingdoms is a food, culture, and travel journalism publication focused on local reporting and deeper destination context. Their Valencia piece offers useful pre-trip context, with practical notes on paella, pyrotechnics, and local details that help visitors understand Spain's third city more deeply. - [Velvet Escape](https://velvetescape.com/wildlife-in-valencia/) (velvetescape.com) Velvet Escape is an experience-led luxury travel blog covering destination guides, culture, nature, food, wine, and soft adventure. The Valencia article adds a helpful nature-focused angle, highlighting wildlife attractions such as Bioparc and the Oceanogràfic aquarium near Turia park. - [GlobetrotterGirls](https://globetrottergirls.com/street-art-in-valencia-spain/) (globetrottergirls.com) GlobetrotterGirls is a long-running independent travel blog focused on city guides, long-term travel, and personal travel reflections. Their Valencia street-art guide is useful for visitors interested in urban art, framing the Spanish coastal city as a rewarding place to explore visually. - [Hand Luggage Only](https://handluggageonly.co.uk/midnight-in-valencia/) (handluggageonly.co.uk) Hand Luggage Only is a travel, food, photography, and home blog built around visual travel stories, destination ideas, and food posts. Their Valencia travel journal gives food-focused readers an inviting look at arriving in the city through a tapas experience at Casa Montana. ## Travel Videos - [Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLlfwwcCCWA) (youtube.com) Samuel and Audrey is a YouTube travel channel featuring city guides, travel tips, street food tours, itineraries, and family travel stories. This Valencia guide video is a useful overview of ten things to do, combining tapas, the Silk Exchange, the Old Quarter, paella, the City of Arts and Sciences, Turia Park, and Mercado Central. - [CJ Explores](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WlimrdOuQ5M) (youtube.com) CJ Explores is a YouTube travel channel by Charlotte and Cory, focused on travel guides and adventure content. This 24-hour Valencia travel video gives a strong city sampler, moving through Ruzafa, the Bell Tower, Plaza De La Virgen, the Silk Exchange, Central Market, paella, Turia Gardens, and the City of Arts and Sciences. - [World Wild Hearts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V792VL2-Qas) (youtube.com) World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine, creating videos and travel guides from their trips together. This Valencia travel video highlights ten things to do in and around the city, making it a helpful broad guide to beaches, historic monuments, architecture, food, and nearby activities. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6VsyWyVxBY) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing vlogs, guides, and practical travel advice. This guide video is a practical pre-trip primer for Valencia, covering when to visit, how to get there, getting around, typical prices, saving money, and things to do. - [Attaché](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIlyWK3yT4o) (youtube.com) Attaché is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Alex Hunter, exploring cities through food, culture, history, and practical travel information. This Valencia travel guide video is especially useful for trip logistics, with focused sections on transport, food, and money around a weekend-break visit. - [Adventures of Matt and Nat](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBb1XjrqBxE) (youtube.com) Adventures of Matt and Nat is a YouTube travel channel by Matt and Nat, documenting United States and international trips. This one-day Valencia travel vlog gives a strong mix of sights and food, including Torres de Serranos, Valencia Cathedral, Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, horchata, fartons, paella, and beaches. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V51dP7w8V_Q) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, focused on travel videos and practical information from long-term world travel. This Valencia travel video begins a city tour with an approachable overview of Spain's third largest city and its Mediterranean setting. - [TOPJAW](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZaZsjWVz4k) (youtube.com) TOPJAW is a YouTube travel channel by Jesse and Will, documenting places to eat, drink, and visit around the world. This 24-hour Valencia food video is a helpful restaurant-and-drinks guide, featuring paella, tapas, artisanal coffee, craft beer, horchata, and seafood. - [Brian and Carrie](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxLRvDQxpcM) (youtube.com) Brian and Carrie is a YouTube travel channel sharing budget-conscious travel experiences, long-term travel perspectives, and life abroad content. This Valencia vlog gives a useful day-in-the-city perspective, pairing grocery shopping with the El Carmen District, street art, Old Town exploration, and nightlife. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeWp-Yv-fsM) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand travel advice, destination pros and cons, cultural context, and planning tips. This Valencia travel video uses a practical loves-and-hates format to balance the city beach, architecture, food, Mercado Central, paella, and less favorable parts of visiting.