Barcelona Hotels: Cheap hotels in Barcelona

Transport easy as close to taxi ranks and metro just up the road. Metro easy to use and a 10 journey ticket is very cheap and metro super easy to use. Saved us a lot of money and time rather than keep paying out for expensive tours. Hop on Hop Off bus super value. Has a Green, Red and Blue Route and you can do them all in one day if you wish as buses run quite late into the evening. We only managed to do the red route(City Centre) and the Green Route (along several beach fronts) which showed a different side of Barcelona. The blue route goes more north and on the outskirts of the city. Camp Nou - Barcelona FC was a great day out and I don't even like football. We even did this route on the metro. Park Guell - wasn't worth the effort of getting there to see the Gaudi idea of the perfect village. If stuck for time - give this a miss. Sangrada Familla on the other hand was great - liked the simple lines inside as well as the lumpy design on the outside of the building. Do not miss the evening free showing of the Magic Fountains at Parc de l'Espanya. Ask hotel for more details. We did much more than this using the Metro or our feet. I managed on the street map that was supplied by hotel but life would have been easier if I had purchase a better map from the information centre as we did get a bit lost on occasions. Which ever way you do things Barcelona is a great city to go to.

Pocket Guide: Barcelona

Hotels in Barcelona

In every sense, Barcelona has become one of the hottest destinations in Spain. With its surreal architecture, designer boutiques, and contemporary cultural scene, this seaside city embodies a cosmopolitan vibe like no other. Cutting-edge performances take place in medieval quarters, and economic activity churns as people hit the beaches. Barcelona has a personality all of its own and despite being the most popular Spanish destination, its identity is quintessentially Catalonian.

Surrealist Cityscapes

It won't take long before you run into an example of what sets Barcelona apart. The Modernist movement (Art Nouveau's Iberian manifestation) takes its most spectacular form in the city's fantastic architectural creations, most famously Antonio Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, the gothic cathedral which has been under construction since 1882. Bike it or bus it around to discover the urban tableau. Or, head to Parc Güell for an original and interesting park that offers more than just green space.

The painter Joan Miró another Barcelona native. The Miro Foundation holds the largest collection of his work anywhere. The famed Picasso Museum is also a must, as is the Dalí Museum in nearby Figueres. Take a walk down Las Ramblas, Barcelona's tree-lined thoroughfare, and spend some time with the unique human statues, a surreal form of living art.

Catalonian Identity

Regional differences in Spain are pronounced and Barcelona is fiercely proud of its Catalonian roots. Manifested most obviously by language, the Catalonian identity has a long history that can be traced back to the ninth century. Banned under Franco, the Catalan language now flourishes, and has undergone an astounding resurgence in recent years.

This independent spirit infuses the city with life. From tall castellars (human towers) at festivals to fusion cuisine to rival Paris or New York, Barcelona is a creative and vibrant metropolis with one eye on the Mediterranean and the other looking toward the hills (try the funicular up to Tibidabo hill).

Late Nights and into the Dawn

Barcelona comes to life after the sun goes down. The Barri Gótic is Barcelona's oldest section, but it's also home to some of the trendiest bars. Mix with the locals in the La Raval neighborhood, eat tapas at sunset, and go clubbing until dawn. It's all on the agenda in a city where midnight is just the start of the evening.

Your Barcelona city tour can take you to bullfights in the Gothic Quarter, to Europe's biggest football stadium, or to a flamenco show. Come in June for the Sonar Festival and experience electronic music beyond measure.

Since hosting the 1992 Olympics, Barcelona has seen revitalization that has never slowed. It's a vibrant mix with new hip addresses and old markets with fresh produce. Its depth and complexity befit the capital of Catalonia and at the break of dawn, it may feel like the capital of the world.

Recent Reviews in Barcelona

Barcelona visit

5 out of 5

First visit to Barcelona so we were pleased to find the hotel was in a great location.Roof top terrace and bar with far reaching views over the city. . We were a little disappointed with the pool area as it was much smaller than the brochure picture indicated .However all the hotel staff were amazing and went far and beyond our expectations .Nothing was too much trouble. Would stay there again .

A verified traveller from North Wales stayed at Negresco Princess

Posted 23 hours ago

Open Negresco Princess hotel guest reviews

Great Hotel for getting around Barcelona.

4 out of 5

A verified traveller from Oxfordshire stayed at Hotel Barcelona Universal

Posted 1 day ago

Open Hotel Barcelona Universal hotel guest reviews

Create your free account

Create your free account

Sign in to your account

Sign in to your account

Barcelona Airport Hotel

Hotel Barcelona Princess

W Barcelona

Expo Hotel Barcelona

Barceló Raval

Leonardo Hotel Barcelona Las Ramblas

Hotel Colon Barcelona

Hotel SB Plaza Europa

Eurostars Grand Marina

Barceló Sants

Best destination for 2016: Costa Brava

2 unique ways to explore Barcelona

A foodie guide to Spain

Big adventure in Costa Brava

Glorious Gaudi, in Barcelona

48 hours in Barcelona

Eixample

Ciutat Vella

Dreta de l'Eixample

Pocket Guide: Barcelona

Hotels in Barcelona

Surrealist Cityscapes

Catalonian Identity

Late Nights and into the Dawn

Explore Barcelona

Hotels

Holidays

Flights

General

Car Hire