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                <title>Hôme Backpackers hostel</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[This is the cheapest of the Hôme group of hostels in Valencia. The hostel is in an old building tacked on to a church and overlooking a square. Our room was brightly coloured but otherwise simple with large lockers, sleeping six people in three sets of bunk beds. On the ground floor there was a sitting area with several internet stations and free wi-fi, and on the third floor a large kitchen which was equally bright and modern. There was an open terrace on the same floor and on the roof was a much larger roof terrace where they hold paella demonstrations at the weekend. The multi-lingual staff on reception was friendly and helpful. The Barrio del Carmen is the place to be for nightlife in Valencia and around 10pm it starts buzzing with bars and nightclubs going on until dawn. We had the full benefit as we tried to get to sleep and at 1am the party was still going strong in the square below our window.<br>Because of its position in the heart of this area, it's a great place if you're in your 20s, on a tight budget and value a great nightlife over an early night.<br><br>You can see my review and photos on my blog:<br><a target="_new" href="http://heatheronhertravels.blogspot.com/2008/04/hme-backpackers-hostel-in-valencia.html">heatheronhertravels.blogspot.com/2008/04/hme-backpackers-hostel-in-valencia.html</a>]]></description>
                
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                <title>Shiraz Restaurant</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Close to Plaza de la Virgen down a very quiet alley is this unassuming rather dark restaurant. Excellent food, with a choice of either the €12 lunch of the day or a special Dégustacion menu (which everyone has to choose) for €18. Very good quality modern Valencian cooking.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Purple Nest Backpackers Hostel</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[I spent a few days in Valencia in March. If you haven't been to "las  Fallas de Valencia" you don't know what a party is!! They burn huge monuments made of wood and cardboard in the middle of the streets. There are thousands of "Fallas", firecrackers, and festivals everywhere!!<br><br>My friends and i stayed in Red Hostel and saved a lot of money for going out. The hostel staff told us where to go, how to get to parties and even a handsome receptionist went out with us to the beach!!<br><br>They have internet, air conditioning, kitchen, shared and private rooms... It's open 24/7 and waiting for us after party. Our rooms were coloured painted and we saw the river of Valencia by the window!! Best holidays ever had in a lovely hostel!!]]></description>
                
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                <title>L’hamadriada</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[L’hamadriada is the stand out new restaurant in Valencia for my money. Serving outstanding grilled meats and rice it’s much more upmarket looking than its modest prices might suggest (€9-€17 three-course menu del dia and tasting menus from €22-€35), cool staff and you get your food pronto (not always the case in Valencia). The location is fantastic — very central but down a side street out of earshot from all the mooked up party noise.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Getting to the beach</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Don't bother with the noisy trams, take the bus instead. It's cheaper, a LOT quicker and more comfortable.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Petit Palace Bristol</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A modern, stylish but affordable hotel in the centre of Valencia. <br><br>Staff were helpful and friendly - rooms well furnished and spotless, with all of the expected facilities. Good value.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Purple Nest Hostel</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Recently opened hostel in the centre of Valencia with air-conditioning in each room. Wonderful place for backpackers. It even has its own bar.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Nest Youth Hostel</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Nest is a new hostel located in one of the most beautiful streets in Valencia and just a short walk to many of Valencia's most interesting sites.The historical appearance of the facade has been maintained, while creating a 70's Pop design interior in huge rooms with lots of natural light. Here I found backpackers from all around the world and could share experiences in a friendly atmosphere. There is a great common kitchen which is fully equipped, a dining area and a gorgeous top floor to chill out, listen to music, watch the TV or a DVD and play pool.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Cheap outdoor swimming pools in summer</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Most of the villages around Valencia have outdoor swimming pools which open during the summer months (July and August). These are incredibly cheap (less than a couple of euros to get in) and you can spend the whole day there.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Home</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[Friendly, laid-back hostel chain Home now has three excellent branches in Valencia. The vast Backpackers, at Calle Santa Cristina s/n, has dorm rooms from around €13 per person per night or doubles for around €16 per person. The original and more cosy hostel at Calle La Lonja, 4, is similarly priced. The newly refurbished Home Deluxe at Calle Cadires, 11, offers themed double rooms for around €40 a night.]]></description>
                
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                <title>Cervecería Serranos</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[A truly Spanish, family-run tapas bar just by the famous towers. No frills and no tourists; just cheap, well-cooked tapas classics. Around €10 per head for a hearty meal, wine or beer and coffee.]]></description>
                
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                <title>El Kiosco tapas bar</title>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[For great tapas in a central location, check out El Kiosco bar. The price is very reasonable and the bar is popular with the locals. Its set in an idyllic square in the old town and there are tables outside as well as inside.]]></description>
                
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