Alicante International Airport: where to stay, areas and recommended…

El Altet airport is 9 km from Alicante, and line C6 connects it to the center (Luceros) in about 20 minutes, round the clock: for those staying in the city, that's all it takes, no taxi needed. Those who prefer to stay away from the traffic of the center, perhaps near the university or the hospital, can choose San Juan de Alicante, about twenty minutes by car or a slower bus with a change. Those traveling instead toward the beaches in the south of the Costa Blanca, far from Alicante city, find in Orihuela Costa a convenient base by car, about 40-45 minutes from the airport along the AP-7.

San Juan de Alicante, town center

Neighbourhood · C6 to Luceros (about 20 minutes), then a local bus or taxi to San Juan de Alicante

Best for: those who want to stay away from the traffic of Alicante's center but close to shops and the main square

Pros

Central square with bars and small-town shops
Quieter than the center of Alicante

Cons

Requires changing transport to get there from the airport
Few tourist attractions in the area itself

Recommended hotels in this area

Hotel Villa San Juan: On the town's main square, convenient for those who want to stay away from the traffic of Alicante city.

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San Juan de Alicante, university and hospital area

Neighbourhood · C6 to Luceros (about 20 minutes), then a local bus or taxi to San Juan de Alicante

Best for: those with an appointment at the hospital or the university, or looking for a quiet residential area

Pros

Quiet residential area
Nearby urban bus stops

Cons

Far on foot from the sea and Alicante's historic center
Few restaurants besides those of the hospital/university

Recommended hotels in this area

Hotel Santa Faz: Close to the University of Alicante and the hospital, a quiet residential area with nearby bus stops.
Hostal Monreal: Budget option a few steps from the San Juan university hospital, useful for short stays.

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