Ciutat Vella
0.5 miles from city centre
Ciutat Vella (‘old city’) is comprised of several neighbourhoods - El Barri Gòtic, El Raval, El Born and Barceloneta (all detailed here in separate descriptions). As a whole, the district’s characteristic features are narrow, winding streets that reach from Las Ramblas to the coastline.
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Eixample
0.4 miles from city centre
L’Eixample’s large, grid-like avenues (modelled after New York) are easy to navigate. Passeig de Gràcia (at the centre) is a tourist hot-spot, with Gaudí's Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, and Puig i Cadafalch's Casa Amatller in easy reach. Carrer Balmes is a safe and tolerant area for travellers of all persuasions.
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Gràcia
1.3 miles from city centre
There’s a youthful energy in this dynamic area. Plaça de la Virreina, Plaça del Sol and Plaça de Rius i Taulet, are charming squares to relax and people-watch. Take a stroll through Gaudí’s Park Güell, with its unusual architectural spaces that offer wonderful views of the city.
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Sants-Montjuïc
1.4 miles from city centre
This district retains a lot of its traditional character. Tourist hot-spots surround Montjuïc Hill, next to Plaça Espanya. Visit the Joan Miró Foundation and Catalonia National Art Museum (MNAC) in the Palau Nacional. The 17th-century Montjuïc Castle stands on the hill, or enjoy the colours of the Magic Fountain below.
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Sarrià-St. Gervasi
1.7 miles from city centre
Accessible only via train or bus, this primarily residential district has a range of local restaurants. For families travelling with younger children, the CosmoCaixa science museum offers a range of exhibitions. At the furthest edge of the district is Les Planes, an outdoor picnic area.
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Cultures melt together in Barcelona, a lively metropolis of mesmerising architecture, medieval streets and top museums on the coast of Catalonia. Its most celebrated figure, Antoni Gaudí, takes all the credit for the city’s most outstanding monuments. From the twisting facade of stone-hewn Casa Milà to the monumental Sagrada Familia, the work of this world-famous architect can be found all over the city.
In the Gothic Quarter, you’ll find centuries-old tapas bars set among old haunts and a gargoyle-adorned cathedral. Fill up on staples like ground-beef stuffed croquettes and salt-cod fritters under this dramatic backdrop, and wash it all down with a glass of fruity Rioja. Nearby, an amble along the lively, tree-lined promenade of La Rambla will bring you to the coast, where the crowds start to thin out.
Find a slice of beach in Barceloneta or a shady patch of grass in Parc de la Ciutadella, and soak up the year-round sunshine. Alternatively, take a stadium tour of Camp Nou, or climb Carmel Hill for sweeping views and the iconic mosaics of Park Güell – another of Gaudí’s fantastical creations.
Tonight
From £139 per night
Next weekend
From £275 per night
Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | € 10 = £8.57 |
Language | Spanish |
Average weekend price | £151 per night |
Average weekday price | £132 per night |
Typical stay | 2 nights |
Camp Nou
2.5 miles from city centre
Plaça Catalunya
In the city centre
Sagrada Familia
1.2 miles from city centre
Plaza Espanya
1.4 miles from city centre
Passeig de Gracia
0.2 miles from city centre
Cathedral of Barcelona
0.4 miles from city centre
Arc de Triomf
0.6 miles from city centre
Plaça del Sol
1.2 miles from city centre
Palau Sant Jordi
1.9 miles from city centre
Plaça Reial
0.6 miles from city centre
Beautiful city with lots of attractions to visit (Sagrada...
28 April 2024
Beautiful city with lots of attractions to visit (Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, Casa Batlo, Park Guel are all worth of money and visiting), excellent restaurants (Else y Fred tapas restaurant was excellent including good service, food and atmosphere) and entertainment choice (La Macarena club with undeground dance music). Excellent beaches in the city center are worth of visiting. Stayed in Barcelona during Sant Jordi day (23/4), which is very nice and romantic tradition with roses given to women and books to men, city was full of flowers and pop up book stands. However due to this day many of the streets in city center were closed and the traffic was very heavy - it took 1,5 hour to drive 8 km in taxi due to traffic jam. It is difficult to get taxi when there are major fairs in the city - therefore it is neceassary to plan travel ahead, but the best is to avoid periods when there is lot of business travelers. The weather turned out to be quite chilly last week of April, so remember to take some warm clothes.
Barcelona is a lovely city with wonderful architecture.
28 April 2024
Barcelona is a lovely city with wonderful architecture. It's very walkable and safe, however, we were warned about pickpockets. Travelers need to be very cautious and not carry unnecessary items when walking in crowded areas or when taking public transit. Pickpockets work in teams to distract people. Unfortunately, major tourist attractions such as Sagrada Familia and Park Güell require timed tickets. Unless these are purchased at least 2 weeks in advance, it's not possible to visit these sites at short notice. It's best to plan an itinerary in advance not to waste time and avoid disappointment.
I looove barca Love the ambiance the weather and the people.
27 April 2024
I looove barca Love the ambiance the weather and the people. Its a friendly city and the beaches are amazing people walking cycling enjoying the weather......just the general energy is so pleasant. Would l9ve to go again! Walking around is the best way to see through city. Buses are great too Food is yum
Barcelona really exceeded my expectations.
27 April 2024
Barcelona really exceeded my expectations. The city is absolutely beautiful, the people there are very friendly and helpful and it's very easy to walk pretty much anywhere. I only stayed there for one day and a half, but I will definitely come back and stay a few more days so I can enjoy everything this wonderful city has to offer.
Very rude unfriendly and very unhelpful people.
26 April 2024
Very rude unfriendly and very unhelpful people. Beautiful city but disgusting hotel ruined my trip so I left Barcelona after one night. Most of my time was spent trying to find a different hotel, complaining to booking.com, making dozens of phonecalls and crying alot. As a solo female traveller I would never go there again and would not recommend to anyone, despite my Mum being Spanish and having lived in Barcelona in her youth.
Enjoyed the city and enjoyed the historic culture and the...
26 April 2024
Enjoyed the city and enjoyed the historic culture and the sights I saw. Did not however enjoy my experiences as a solo female traveller in Barcelona. Any time I was not in the company of at least one other person, I was hassled by men to an unbelievable degree. Whether it was comments on my appearance, inappropriate touching, attempts to follow me to my accommodation or even predatory-style men waiting outside venues at night, my experiences have definitely led me to recommend that females not walk ANYWHERE unaccompanied from sundown to sunup. Not even a very short distance. The amount of revoltingly creepy men I encountered was simply unparalleled by anywhere else I’ve travelled to and, despite being a very capable female, I definitely felt unsafe and took evasive action on multiple occasions. I wanted to love this Barcelona, and I did in part, but this particular subset of the population really tarnished my experiences in what is actually a wonderful city.
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