La Tomatina - Places to stay near Buñol, Valencia, Spain

CASA RURAL IMPRENTA BUÑOL

There are very few hotels actually in the tiny city of Buñol, and chances are the few that are there have been booked for La Tomatina as far in advance as two years. But if you book early and you're lucky, you've got a shot at staying in the city itself. Casa Rural Imprenta Buñol is a basic but clean lodging in Buñol, so if you really want to stay in the city, here is their website, give it a shot: http://www.casaruralimprenta.com/

Condes De Buñol

The Condes de Buñol is a two star hotel located in Buñol itself. It has only 14 rooms, so be sure to book early!

Hotel Catalonia Excelsior

Since the hotel options in Buñol are limited and, frankly, nothing to write home about - you may be better off booking a room at one of the hotels or hostels in Valencia and making the short (35 min.) bus ride our to Buñol for La Tomatina itself. The Hotel Catalonia Excelsior is an excellent choice in Valencia, for a surprisingly reasonable price. The hotel is centrally located near the Plaza del Ayuntamiento. It's also got lots of nice amenities including hotel-wide wi-fi access.

Petit Palace Bristol

This three-star hotel is located in Old Valencia, near Plaza de la Reina, Palacio del Marques de Dos Aguas, and the Mercado Centrale. They offer complimentary breakfast (so you can fuel yourself before the tomato fight!) and free wireless internet access. The 24-hour front desk is manned by bi-lingual staff. Rates for this hotel are surprisingly as low as $75 dollars a night,so book before it sells out.

Eurostars Gran Valencia

If you're looking for more luxury end accommodations during your visit to Buñol's Tomatina Festival, try the Eurostars Gran Valencia hotel, a five star hotel without the five star price. The hotel itself is just five years old and is one of the most modernly comfortable places in the city. Each of the guestrooms features a jetted tub and there is a state-of-the-art gym. The hotel is right next to a metro stop which is a cheap way to get wherever you want to go and there is a grocery store nearby for any essentials.

The Westin Valencia

This hotel is traditional on the outside, but pure luxury on the inside. From the spa/health center to the classy bars and restaurants, the Westin Valencia is a great pick for anyone looking to stay in a comfortable, sleek hotel. There are 135 guestrooms, all air conditioned and set up for wi-fi access. The hotel is located just seven blocks from Valencia's main cathedral and 3 km from the beach.

INDIGO YOUTH HOSTEL

The Indigo Youth hostel is one of the best hostels in Valencia, offering free internet as well as free tea and coffee to guests. The hostel even offers tickets for local museums, Spanish lessons, and intros to tapas and the local bars. For guests on a budget, this hostel is a great choice. And you can easily catch the bus to the Tomatina Festival.

hôme backpackers hostel

Home Backpackers is the (self-described) "funkiest and friendliest hostel" in Valencia. It is located in the boisterous El Carmen district of Valencia and is a great place to meet and be-friend other Tomatina Festival participants. The fully-equipped kitchen is definitely conducive to a social vibe throughout the hostel. For young-adult travelers especially, this is the perfect place to "come home"to after a day of flinging tomatoes over in Buñol.