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Hamsa House
"Perfect location to access the Gothic section and waterfront. 45 minute or so walke to the Sagrada Familia. Walking distance to several restaurants"
Olivia Balmes Hotel
"Our room was spacious, clean and comfortable, including the mattress. The room had a sitting area, a large bathroom with tub and shower, and a bedroom. Great modern design and thoughtful touches were evident throughout the room. The breakfast in the hotel lobby restaurant was delicious. Try the coffee machine that gives you ample choices as well as the Iberian ham, in addition to the fresh squeezed orange juice. Great hotel, great location, in a great city. You must experience this hotel!"
Eurostars Grand Marina
"Very clean room nice staff very good breakfast"
Arc la Rambla
"Staff was stellar! Genuine, informative, helpful. Location was ideal; close to public transportation, restaurants, and shopping."
Rialto
"Room was small but comfortable. Air conditioning worked well. Did not have breakfast, but our travel companions did and said it was very good."
Lamaro Hotel Barcelona 5★ | Preferred Hotels & Resorts | Lifestyle Collection
"Really cool hotel. Right in front of cathedral. Very happy with hotel got me checked In Early and the room was amazing"
Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower
"The staffs at this hotel are very professionals and very nice. Excellent customer service special at the bar."
Barceló Raval
"The Bracelo Raval was a short ride from the cruise terminal. The hotel was unique with its shape and decorating, but it was clean, with amazing views. The staff were accommodating to store our luggage until our room was ready. The location to the tourist sites; the amazing Market, Gothic Quarter and the Hop on and Off Bus was convienent, however the surrounding streets were not ideal to be in after dusk. The area the hotel was located in was not the cleanest and seem to be home to a different crowd of people than we were used to. We were grateful for the morning buffet breakfast. It was an exceptional way to start the day. Our evening meal was lovely with live music. The rooftop terrace was amazing. The pool and the view do give this hotel bonus points. It was exceptional to see the city from the 11th floor. It was also nice to see how well visited this rooftop was used. Although parts of the stay we rated as 5 star, the location of the hotel for me had to lower the over all stay to a 4 star. The Barcelo Raval was an overal nice hotel to end our holiday in Europe."
Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira
"A fantastic hotel in a very quiet and safe area but with plenty of local cafes, bars and restaurants. The rooftop bar and pool was just fantastic, breakfast is very good and the staff are so helpful. Just 200M to the bus stop for a 20 minute ride to Placa de Catalunya."
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Historic Barcelona Travel Guide
Barcelona is a fantastic city, known for its rich culture, captivating art scene and historical architecture. The history of the city spans over 2000 years with remains dating back to the Neolithic and early Chalcolithic periods. Take a stroll through the narrow streets of the Gothic Quarter and discover 14th-century cathedrals, towering temple columns and remnants of a bygone era.
Historic Hotels in Barcelona
From medieval churches to storefronts, history is more alive in Barcelona than anywhere else in Europe. Finding a historical hotel in Barcelona is an easy quest as most are just a stone’s throw away. Stay in the Gothic Quarter and wander through the areas ancient streets, with church spires and towering bridges forcing you to look up.
In Bohemian quarter of the city, guests can stay in an outlandish apartment, a quaint B&B or a cheap hotel. Enjoy breakfast with stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea and soak up the Iberian sunshine over in the Barceloneta quarter, the beach haven of Barcelona. Or, head into the heart of the city for more historic hotels and luxurious apartments close to designer stores and the city’s finest restaurants.
Historical Activities in Barcelona
Crowned “the city of marvels”, Barcelona is packed with hundreds of historical landmarks waiting to be explored. One of the most famous is Antoni Gaudi’s incomplete church, The Basilica of the Sagrada Familia. This extraordinary gothic inspired church attracts thousands of tourists every year. Construction began in 1882, and when Gaudi passed away in 1926, the church was not quite complete, but a completion date has been set for 2026, the 100th Anniversary of the artist’s death.
The Catalonian capital inspired some of the greatest artists in human history: from Joan Miró to Pablo Picasso. Barcelona has even erected museums devoted to the artists. The Museu Picasso contains over 3,800 works belonging to the surreal cubism mastermind. His work hangs on walls inside five medieval palaces dotted in the La Ribera district.
When Barcelona’s Romanesque churches fell into ruin, The National Museum of Catalunya came to the rescue and gave the abandoned murals a safe home. The museum offers visitors a 360º experience and prides itself on being a museum for everyone. Discover medieval gothic art from the 13th to 15th centuries and a fine collection of Romanesque art and works by Golden Age Catalan artists such as Bernat Martorell and Fra Angelico.
Adventure 45km north of Barcelona and you’ll stumble across the Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey. The historical abbey was founded in the 11th century and can be easily reached by train, cable car or road. Perched approximately 1,500m up a beautiful mountain, be prepared for awe-inspiring scenic views. Legend has it that the statue of the Virgin of Montserrat, which is the main focal point of the monastery, was created in 880.
Historic Places to Eat and Drink in Barcelona
If you’re looking for a fountain of flavours and delicious Catalan cuisine, there’s no better place for it than Barcelona. One of the city’s oldest restaurants can be found in a narrow street in the Ramblas boulevard in the historical centre of the Gothic Quarter. Los Caracoles embodies a warm and classic Spanish charm and has been visited by hundreds of famous people, whose photos hang proudly on the walls of the main restaurant.
Dine in Picasso’s favourite tavern, the Els Quatre Gats, a hotspot for artists and musicians towards the end of the 19th century. Enjoy your meal with elegant piano music and feast on classic Spanish cuisine. The restaurant enriched Picasso’s creative mind, inspiring him and other creative geniuses such as the poet Rubén Darío and playwright, Santiago Rusiñol.