: city layout
Valencia is a city of circular streets south of Rio Turia. La Lonja de la Real is in the center of many of the city's accommodations and tourist attractions. The train station, Estacion del Norte, is south of La Longa by half a mile (1km) and just south of the bull ring, Plaza de Toros. The Botanical Garden is along the Ôrio' in the northwest part of town and the Jardines del Real is across the Ôrio' by way of the Puente Trinidad and Puente del Real bridges.
: hostel overview
Known as 'Spain's Orchard', Valencia is an oasis of sophisticated energy amidst mountains and orange groves. The city's best cheap accommodation can be found around Plaza del Ayuntamiento and Plaza del Mercado. The first offers a popular, clean and central hostel at 20 Euros a night. A very homely and comfortable cheaper option can be found at 14 Euro in the Home Youth Hostel. Browse the online selection as well to find family-run pensions in the heart of the city.