Ciutat Vella
0.5 miles from downtown
Ciutat Vella ("Old City") is comprised of several neighborhoods: Barri Gòtic, Raval, El Born and Barceloneta (all in more detail in separate descriptions). As a whole, the district’s characteristic features include narrow, winding streets that reach from Las Ramblas to the coast.
Places to stay from OMR 5 a night
Eixample
0.4 miles from downtown
L’Eixample’s large, grid-like avenues (modeled after New York) are easy to navigate. Passeig de Gràcia (in the center) is a tourist hot-spot, with Gaudí's Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, as well as Puig i Cadafalch's Casa Amatller within easy reach. Carrer Balmes is a safe and tolerant area for all kinds of travelers.
Places to stay from OMR 3 a night
Gràcia
1.3 miles from downtown
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 in and people-watch. Take a stroll through Gaudí’s Park Güell, with its unique architectural spaces that offer wonderful views of the city.
Places to stay from OMR 5 a night
Sants-Montjuïc
1.4 miles from downtown
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, and there are also the colors of the Magic Fountain to enjoy below.
Places to stay from OMR 3 a night
Sarrià-St. Gervasi
1.7 miles from downtown
Accessible only by train or bus, this primarily residential district has a range of local restaurants. For families traveling with younger children, the CosmoCaixa science museum showcases a range of exhibitions. Les Planes, an outdoor picnic area, is nestled on the farthest edge of the district.
Places to stay from OMR 4 a night
Located on the coast of Catalonia, Barcelona is a melting pot of cultures, filled with unforgettable architecture, medieval streets, and impressive museums. Its most famous figure, Antoni Gaudí, is the genius behind some of the city’s most incredible monuments. From the twisting, stone façade of Casa Milà to the world-famous Sagrada Familia, the works of this legendary architect can be found all over the city.
In the Gothic Quarter, you’ll find all sorts of historic cafes and tapas bars leading the way to a cathedral protected by gargoyles. Be sure to try Catalonian classics like beef croquettes and salt-cod fritters under this dramatic backdrop, then wash it all down with a refreshing glass of Rioja. The perfect way to end the day is with a walk all the way down the lively, tree-lined boardwalk of La Rambla until you get to the calm port at dusk.
If you’re looking to soak up the year-round sunshine, find a spot on the sand in Barceloneta or a comfy patch of grass in Parc de la Ciutadella. If you have time, take a stadium tour of Camp Nou, climb Carmel Hill for amazing panoramic views, or explore the iconic mosaics of Park Güell – yet another of Gaudí’s amazing creations.
Tonight
From OMR 89 per night
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| Most popular time to visit | October-December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January-March |
| Local currency | € 10 = OMR 4.120 |
| Language | Spanish |
| Average weekend price | OMR 74 per night |
| Average weekday price | OMR 66 per night |
| Average stay | 2 nights |
Camp Nou
2.5 miles from downtown
Plaça Catalunya
In downtown
Sagrada Familia
1.2 miles from downtown
Plaza Espanya
1.4 miles from downtown
Passeig de Gracia
0.2 miles from downtown
Barcelona Cathedral
0.4 miles from downtown
Arc de Triomf
0.6 miles from downtown
Palau Sant Jordi
1.9 miles from downtown
Placa Reial
0.6 miles from downtown
La Pedrera
0.7 miles from downtown
Best advice is to book tickets for anyplace you might need...
May 3, 2024
Best advice is to book tickets for anyplace you might need tickets before you go. Most are refundable up to 24 hrs before admission. We did not anticipate the early April crowds and were locked out of some major sights. This is an easy walking city but has public transportation if wanted. We appreciated the hop-on hop-off busses for a look at parts of the city we would not have had time to explore. Excellent food at reasonable prices almost everywhere!
Barcelona is one of my favourite cities.
April 29, 2024
Barcelona is one of my favourite cities. It has something for everyone in terms of culture, history, fashion and shopping. People arre warm and helpful. Many different cultures and peoples are in the city
An amazing city .
April 29, 2024
An amazing city . My and my daughter's 2nd visit. My son's 1st visit. We could have stayed longer but managed to cram lots in. Entrance to many cultural attractions seemed extremely expensive to me as compared to before. I spent a lot on accommodation but in retrospect I would opt for a place further out and cheaper as the metro system is good and even if you are centrally located as we were you will still need to use the metro anyway.
Barcelona was one big disappointment.
April 29, 2024
Barcelona was one big disappointment. I was impressed by the cleanliness of the city, its public transport and urban solutions - the city center is green, bicycle lanes are well made, separated from cars and pedestrians and well maintained, designated parking spots are well marked and all vehicles (including motorbikes) are well organised. If you think that usually a city center has very tight streets and naturally it's difficult to organise them, in Barcelona they made it work somehow - cars, bicycles, pedestrians, gastronomy facilities with their tables, even large trash bins for recyclables - each has their designated space and that's really something. When it comes to the typical tourist stuff, I think Barcelona is overrated. Sagrada Familia for example is ok if you didn't see any unusual church in the past but not really a wow. Park Guell, Palau de la musica and the Sant Pau hospital are just tourist traps, absolutely not worth spending your time and money. If you're in that neighbourhood, go and see it from the outside. You'll thank me later :D If you're into hiking, go and see both Montserrat and Tibidabo for their amazing views and surely combine them with a nice hike. And of course visit one of the markets (for example the one by La Rambla) where they serve fresh oysters and other seafood. If you're not so into it, you'll get converted there :D
Hard not to love the food, culture, and history of Barcelona...
April 29, 2024
Hard not to love the food, culture, and history of Barcelona, Catalonia but many, many lodging options so be careful what you choose. Check with family or friends who've been for true opinions and experiences. Great Public Transportation, Cabs plenty and affordable, amazing Tapa's everywhere, Gaudi, Picasso, and Dali. So much to see and do, we will return soon to do the things we missed.
Beautiful city with lots of attractions to visit (Sagrada...
April 28, 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.
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