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Popular places to visit
Sagrada Familia
Gaudí’s basilica in the center of Barcelona is an architectural marvel and offers views across the city from eight towering spires.
La Rambla
These lively pedestrian streets in the heart of Barcelona are filled with flower stalls, tapas restaurants and street performers.
Plaça de Catalunya
This popular Barcelona meeting point connects the old city with the new and is famous for its shopping, monuments and festival celebrations.
Port de Barcelona
Explore the waterfront in Barcelona with a trip to Port de Barcelona. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Barcelona Cathedral
Barcelona’s cathedral dates back to the 1200s, and contains the remains of the city’s patron saint.
Park Güell
Look out over the city from a Gaudí-designed terrace in this park in the city’s north.
Things to do
Hola Barcelona : Barcelona Unlimited Transport Card
Barcelona: Big Fun Museum & Museum of Illusions Ticket Combo
Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Bus Turistic
Casa Batllo Admission Ticket with Intelligent Audio Guide
Barcelona: Los Tarantos Flamenco Show
Top hotels in Vallcarca i els Penitents
Hotel Ronda Lesseps
Lovely breakfast! Exceeded our expectations
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Barcelona Airport Hotel
The room was amazing. The bathrooms are nicely designed. Very clean and neat.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025
Lamaro Hotel
Great classy sophisticated hotel!! Noisy till 11pm due to the street singing outside the cathedral... Other than that excellent!!
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Grand Hyatt Barcelona
Omg!! I stayed just one night and found myself wishing i was staying longer. From the moment I was checked into this beautiful spotless hotel, i understood why its the Grand Hyatt. The facilities were spotless and although I was too tired to use the club/roof bar on my one night stay, i knew it would ...
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Barceló Raval
Everything inside the hotel was perfect. The area outside had a lot of homeless. There was a lot of food options outside. Just the area outside was just not that classy.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
BYPILLOW Flamant
The room was clean and comfortable. Location is about 25-30 minute walk to most attractions but I felt safe walking around. When I 1st checked in my room was very warm, so I asked the front desk to help with the air conditioner, but they did not help. I think it was turned off for the season.
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vallcarca i els Penitents
Gràcia
Architecture, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Gràcia. Make a stop by Passeig de Gràcia or Gaudi Experiencia while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Joanic Station or Fontana Station to get around town.
Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
Travellers choose Sarrià-Sant Gervasi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Carretera de les Aigues Station or Vallvidrera Superior Station and check out top sights like Tibidabo Amusement Park.
Sant Gervasi
Travellers choose Sant Gervasi for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Muntaner Station or Sant Gervasi Station and check out top sights like Francesc Macia Plaza.
La Sagrada Familia
La Sagrada Familia is a destination travellers like for its churches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Sagrada Familia Station or Sant Pau Dos de Maig to explore sights like Sagrada Familia.
Eixample
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Eixample. Check out top attractions like Plaça de Catalunya and Sagrada Familia, and jump on the metro at Diagonal Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.
L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample
Visitors to L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Avinguda Diagonal and Mercat del Ninot. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Provenca Station.
Vallcarca i els Penitents
- Hospital Quiron Barcelona
- Hospital Delfos
- Sagrada Familia
- La Rambla
- Plaça de Catalunya
- Barcelona Cathedral
- Park Güell
- Camp Nou
- Casa Batllo
- Fira Barcelona
- Casa Milà
- Plaça d'Espanya
- Palau Sant Jordi
- Picasso Museum
- Parc de la Ciutadella
- Arc de Triomf
- Port Vell
- Boqueria Market
- Palau de la Música Catalana
- Diagonal Mar Shopping Mall
