Hotels in Alicante are many and varied, with the majority of them located in and around the City Centre. Whether your require five-star luxury or the simplicity and convenience of a hostel, you’ll have no shortage of options.Hotels in El Barrio de Santa Cruz are ideal if you fancy staying within historic surroundings. This is Alicante’s old quarter, complete with winding lanes and baroque buildings, such as the 18th-century Town Hall and the 17th-century Co-cathedral of St Nicholas of Bari.Hotels near Plaza Topete are a good option for families. The resort’s main beach, Platja del Postiguet is an eight-minute walk, while Santa Bárbara Castle takes just 20 minutes to reach on foot and provides spectacular views of the city and the Mediterranean Sea.Alicante offers plenty for couples to see, including a beauty spot called Plaça del Castell. This dazzling white-and-blue-tiled structure is situated high above the city and offers the perfect setting for romantic photographs. If you’re lucky, you’ll be entertained by one of many musicians that play here for the public free of charge.In Alicante, there are plenty of options for adults to let their hair down, thanks to the large number of pubs, bars and clubs dotted around the city. Sip on cold drinks at Kazaris Lab, savour some of the best mojitos in the city at El Coscorrón or dance the night away at clubs such as D’Angelo, Mother or El Mítico.Of course, if you choose a hotel with its own pool and sun loungers, you might find that you’re happy to stay exactly where you are.