Novotel Valencia Lavant Sky Bar

The Sky Bar of the Novotel Valencia Lavant is a hotel rooftop on Avenida Pío XII, number 4, next to the Nuevo Centro shopping centre, in the Campanar area on the north-western side of the Turia gardens. The hotel occupies the building of the former Expo Hotel, which was completely renovated and relaunched under the Novotel brand, and the rooftop is one of its main draws, with 360-degree views over the city.

Up top you will find the bar, lounge seating and a seasonal pool area. The views take in the Turia gardens and stretch towards the historic centre and the rest of the city, and the hotel pitches the rooftop as a place to watch the sunset and then stay for a cocktail as the city lights come on. It is a modern, open space, more relaxed than the rooftops in the old town and usually less crowded.

The offer combines Mediterranean cooking with signature cocktails. The menu features gourmet snacks and dishes to share, and the cocktail list leans towards playful, fresh drinks made for the terrace, along with wine, beer and soft drinks. The music is lounge and chill-out, with occasional DJ sessions in the warmer season. Drinks generally cost between 10 and 18 euros.

The crowd mixes hotel guests, business travellers, people from the surrounding Campanar and Nuevo Centro area and locals looking for a quieter rooftop away from the busier centre. Smart casual clothing is usually expected, and the minimum age is usually 18. It is a good choice for a sunset drink before dinner, a relaxed after-work or a calm first stop before heading out.

Practical tips: opening hours change with the season. In summer the rooftop has opened from midday or early afternoon until late evening, with longer hours on Fridays and Saturdays, and the pool closes in early autumn, so it is best to check the current schedule before you go. Turia metro station is about two minutes away on foot, and there is parking in the area. From here, the Turia gardens are right next door, Campanar has plenty of restaurants, and the historic centre is roughly a fifteen-minute walk away.