O' Valencia: Where to stay during Las Fallas

February 22, 2007 8:04 AM

So I've been wanting to go to Las Fallas in Valencia for years now and am finally going in a couple weeks. I just don't have lodging. Any suggestions?

I've seen a few hostels for around $50 or so a night, but was hoping there would be something cheaper. Does anyone happen to know of a super-secret place that has clean sheets and is pennies on the dollar?

Okay, I'm probably asking for too much.

posted by mwachs to Travel & Transportation around Valencia, Spain (3 answers total)

With the exchange rate it is doubtful. If you can hook up with a few other people you can rent an apartment for a week and save some money that way. Good luck.
posted by JJ86 at 9:06 AM on February 22, 2007

I slept on the beach but that was years ago, be careful if you do that, it might be dangerous...
posted by objdoc at 2:53 PM on February 22, 2007

Whatever it costs, just go. I went with friends from Valencia when I was younger and I'll never forget it - a completely amazing experience.

Make sure you make the mascletá, which occurs in the Plaza Anyuntamiento at 2pm.

The only downside is that every firework's display I've seen in the ~15yrs since has been a complete let down.
posted by dflock at 3:09 PM on February 22, 2007 [1 favorite]