5 Top Hotels Within 5 Minutes of Alicante Train Station (2024)

5 Top Hotels Within 5 Minutes of Alicante Train Station (2024)

After 12 years of staying in Alicante, I always book hotels within 500 meters of the train station. Last March, I got a €15 cheaper rate by booking 48 hours before arrival at Hostal Smile & Co. You’ll save 30 minutes every morning versus hotels near the beach.

How much do hotels near Alicante train station cost?

Prices range from €45/night in low season (November-February) to €120 during July. The average cost for a 4-star hotel within 5 minutes is €65-€85. Avoid booking direct through hotel websites in August—they charge 20% more than booking via Booking.com during peak season.

Top 5 Hotels Within 5 Minutes of Alicante Train Station

Pro tip: Book Hostal Smile & Co for its free airport transfers (20 mins from Alicante Airport, ALC). Last year, I caught a 7:00 AM flight because the hotel arranged a €5 taxi that left at 6:45 AM—no stress.

Watch out for these pitfalls

Don’t trust "central location" claims if the hotel is behind the station. Apartments like Happy Life are 300m away but face a noisy highway—ask for a room facing the courtyard. Also, Palacio Salvetti Suites’ "historic" rooms lack AC in summer; they only have fans. I stayed there in July 2023 and slept with a fan on my face.

Practical tips for booking

Use Booking.com’s "free cancellation" filter to avoid hidden fees—most hotels here charge €10 for cancellations. For airport transfers, take the Aerobus from Alicante Airport (ALC) to the station (€2.50, 30 mins). I paid €12 for a taxi last year but the bus is faster during rush hour.

• Best for couples: Palacio Salvetti Suites (private terraces, €100/night in May)
• Best budget: TOMATE rooms (breakfast included, €45/night)
• Best for families: Apart-hotel Happy Life (kitchenette, €75/night)

Book your train tickets 72 hours ahead on Renfe.com—prices jump 15% after 14 days. I got a €5 ticket to Valencia by booking early.

FAQs

Q: Are there parking fees near the station?
A: Yes—€15/night at the city parking garage. Hostal Smile & Co offers free parking for guests (3 spots only).

Q: How long to walk to the beach from these hotels?
A: 12-15 minutes from all 5 hotels. Avoid the crowded postcard beach near the station; walk 5 minutes to Playa de la Malvarrosa for quieter sand.

Q: Which hotel has the best breakfast?
A: Hostal Smile & Co serves homemade jam and coffee for €3.50. TOMATE rooms’ breakfast is basic—just bread and jam.

Final tip: Always ask for a room facing the station at Hostal Smile & Co—it’s quieter than the street side. I’ve stayed at all 5 hotels and this is the only one with no noise complaints in my 15+ trips. For your next trip, book Hostal Smile & Co in May for the best value (€55/night, free airport transfer).

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