Valencia is an easy city to explore using different forms of transport. The historic centre is ideal for walking, cycling can turn the journey itself into part of the experience, and public transport in Valencia makes it easy to reach different neighbourhoods, the seafront, the airport and destinations further away.
There is no need to rely on a single way of getting around throughout your stay. A morning might begin on foot in Ciutat Vella, continue by bike through the Turia Gardens and finish with a metro, tram or bus journey. Combining these options opens up different routes in Valencia and makes it possible to discover more of the city without depending on a car.
Where you stay also makes a difference. Travellers choosing tourist apartments in Valencia close to the historic centre will find many attractions within walking distance, while Ayora and Cabanyal offer different connections. With Mon Suites locations across several parts of the city, it is easier to choose a starting point that suits what you want to see during your stay.
How to get around Valencia depending on the journey
The most practical option changes with the distance and the part of Valencia you are visiting. For shorter journeys, walking is often enough; cycling works particularly well when the route itself is part of the experience; and for longer distances, it helps to know when Metrovalencia, EMT València or Valenbisi can simplify the journey.
Explore Valencia on foot: start in the historic centre
If you are looking for things to do in Valencia, Ciutat Vella is one of the easiest places to begin. The Cathedral, Plaza de la Reina, Central Market, Plaza Redonda, the Town Hall and El Carmen can all be connected on foot without needing transport between every stop.
Choosing apartments in Valencia city centre makes these walks even easier. From Mon Suites locations in Ciutat Vella, you can start the day on foot and visit several of the main sights within the same morning or afternoon.
Walking also leaves room for unexpected discoveries. Between major landmarks, you will come across small squares, cafés, shops and streets that may not have been part of your original itinerary. Some of the most enjoyable routes in Valencia come from combining well-known attractions with these smaller discoveries.
For anyone staying in apartments in Valencia close to the historic centre, the first piece of advice is simple: before looking for a metro or bus for a short journey, check the walking distance. It may be both quicker and more enjoyable.
Getting around by bike and using Valenbisi
When the distance increases, cycling allows you to keep enjoying the journey itself. The Turia Gardens, stretching for almost 10 kilometres along the former riverbed, are one of the clearest examples of how cycling can become part of a day exploring Valencia.
From Mon Suites Jardín de Ayora, for example, you can cycle towards the Turia and continue to the City of Arts and Sciences. Near the Mediterranean, Mon Suites Dau and Mon Suites San Pedro provide useful starting points for discovering Cabanyal and reaching the seafront.
If cycling is one of the main things to do in Valencia during your stay, you can extend the experience with our guide to cycling routes through Valencia, the Turia, the beach and the huerta. These routes in Valencia are ideal when you want the journey itself to become part of the day rather than simply travelling from one place to another.
For shorter urban journeys, Valenbisi offers a more flexible alternative. Its station-based system allows you to collect a bike in one part of the city and return it somewhere else, making it particularly useful for short and medium-distance journeys.
Before using Valenbisi, check both the number of bikes available at your starting station and the free docking spaces close to your destination. The official app makes it easier to check availability before setting off, especially if you have a booking or need to connect with another form of transport afterwards.
During a stay of several days in tourist apartments in Valencia, Valenbisi can complement walking and public transport in Valencia, giving you more freedom to choose how to travel from one part of the city to another.
Public transport in Valencia: when to use each option
Public transport in Valencia combines several networks, and each one is useful for a different type of journey. Rather than learning every route before you arrive, it is more practical to understand when the metro, tram or bus can make the journey easier.
Metrovalencia: for longer journeys and the airport
Metrovalencia is particularly useful for longer distances, travelling between neighbourhoods and getting to or from the airport. Its network includes central stations such as Colón and Xàtiva, as well as connections with Ayora, Marítim and Aeroport.
For guests staying at Mon Suites Jardín de Ayora, the metro can be a useful alternative when a destination is too far to comfortably reach on foot or by bike.
If you have a flight, train or another journey with a fixed arrival time, check the route shortly before leaving. This gives you the chance to confirm the current service and allow enough time for the journey.
EMT València: when the bus offers the most direct connection
EMT València buses are particularly useful when a direct service avoids unnecessary walking or multiple changes.
From apartments in Valencia city centre, including Mon Suites Catedral or Mon Suites San Martín, much of Ciutat Vella can be explored on foot. When your next destination is outside the historic centre, however, an EMT connection may provide a simpler way to continue the journey.
The bus network also connects areas such as the City of Arts and Sciences with different parts of Valencia, so it is worth comparing bus, metro and tram options before setting off.
Making good use of public transport in Valencia is therefore not about choosing the same network throughout your stay. It is about selecting the connection that makes each individual journey easier.
How to organise your routes from your accommodation
Once you have decided which places you want to visit, organising the itinerary from your accommodation can help reduce unnecessary travel. The simplest approach is to group nearby attractions and use your accommodation as the starting point for each part of the day.
Group nearby visits together
Instead of crossing Valencia several times in a single day, organise places that can be visited within the same area.
From Mon Suites locations in Ciutat Vella, for example, you can build routes in Valencia around the historic centre and connect several cultural and historic stops without travelling far between them.
This is also worth considering when comparing apartments in Valencia. Staying close to the areas you most want to explore can make the itinerary more comfortable while still leaving the rest of the city accessible by bike or public transport.
Prioritise fixed times and leave some flexibility
If you have a museum ticket, restaurant booking or scheduled activity, use it as a reference point for the rest of the day. Add nearby attractions around it and leave places that require crossing the city for another time.
Leaving some free time between visits also makes it easier to take a break, explore a different street or stop somewhere that was not originally on your itinerary.
In short, choosing well-located apartments in Valencia and organising your visits by proximity can reduce time spent travelling without turning the trip into a rigid schedule.
Choose the Mon Suites location that best fits your plans and use it as a convenient starting point for discovering Valencia.
