Casa Clarita, Valencia, Spain
Jaime Hayon’s Joyful Interpretation of Mediterranean Living
Why DNA Hotels Loves It
● A beautifully restored nineteenth-century building transformed by celebrated designer Jaime Hayon into one of Valencia’s most distinctive boutique hotels.
● Whimsical interiors where pastel colours, handcrafted details, and contemporary art create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in the city.
● A playful celebration of Valencian craftsmanship and Mediterranean creativity that never loses sight of comfort.
A Historic House with a New Personality
Hidden within Valencia’s oldest neighbourhood, La Seu, Casa Clarita occupies a former home and workshop of a family of glassmakers. Rather than erasing its past, designer Jaime Hayon embraced it. Original architectural features remain throughout the building, while contemporary interventions celebrate the property’s creative history and its close relationship with the city’s artistic spirit. The result feels unmistakably Valencian. Yet entirely Hayon.
Design That Makes You Smile
Jaime Hayon is renowned for creating interiors that balance craftsmanship with imagination, and Casa Clarita is one of his most personal projects. Original patterned floor tiles, barrel-vaulted ceilings, restored staircases, and hand-painted murals meet bespoke furniture, sculptural lighting, playful curves, and a palette of soft pastel colours inspired by the Mediterranean. Throughout the hotel, vintage objects, contemporary artworks, and recovered architectural elements create interiors that feel joyful without becoming overwhelming. Nothing feels predictable. Everything feels delightfully alive.
Every Room Has Its Own Character
The hotel offers 12 guestrooms and 10 apartments, each individually designed to reflect the unique proportions of the historic building. Dark timber, white marble, handcrafted furniture, colourful textiles, and carefully selected local objects create spaces that feel warm, personal, and quietly luxurious. No two rooms are alike, yet all share the same balance of creativity, comfort, and thoughtful craftsmanship. Design never becomes decoration. It always serves the experience.
A Celebration of Valencia
Casa Clarita connects guests with the city in subtle ways. Locally made products, references to Valencian folklore, artisan craftsmanship, and Mediterranean materials reinforce the hotel’s deep connection to its surroundings. The welcoming lounge quickly becomes the social heart of the property, inviting guests to slow down before stepping outside into the narrow streets, cafés, galleries, and historic landmarks that define La Seu. The atmosphere is relaxed. Effortlessly uplifting.
In the Heart of the Old City
Located just moments from Valencia Cathedral, the Central Market, and many of the city’s finest museums, Casa Clarita provides an ideal base for exploring both historic Valencia and its more contemporary architectural landmarks, including the City of Arts and Sciences. The contrast between old and new begins at the front door. And continues throughout the city.
Why It Works
Casa Clarita succeeds because it proves that sophistication doesn’t have to take itself too seriously. Jaime Hayon has created a boutique hotel that celebrates colour, craftsmanship, and imagination while remaining deeply rooted in Valencia’s history. It is joyful, beautifully detailed, and full of personality—exactly the kind of place that stays with you long after you’ve checked out.
