Barcelona Vacations

Places to Visit in Barcelona

About to go on your Barcelona holiday? Can't work out what sorts of things to put on your travel itinerary? Don't stress — we're here to give you some suggestions.

If you only had one day in Barcelona, you'd want to spend it at Sagrada Familia. An iconic attraction that you won't soon forget, it brings in crowds of visitors from across the globe.

Boasting attractions like Casa Mila and the Casa Batllo, you'll never have a dull moment in this bustling city. When you're done checking out those, continue in the direction of Barcelona Cathedral and Park Guell.

If you fancy some sunshine and a workout, don some comfy sneakers and make your way right to the summit of Montjuic. There's a fabulous range of things to keep you busy in this destination. Sure, dancing along to tunes through headphones is nice, but you can't beat the excitement of watching a mind-blowing live performance! So why not book front-row seats to a concert at Palau de la Musica Catalana? Still have time to spare? As you sightsee around Arc de Triomf, be sure to look up and admire its decorative features and durable structure. This important monument deserves to be observed from every angle.

Popular Activities for your Barcelona Holiday

The world is packed with adventure, and there are endless amazing experiences to be had when we dig out our passports and take a holiday.

Your trip to Barcelona is just about to get a lot more exciting. There are plenty of activities available, such as:

• Small-Group Snapshots of Barcelona
• The Storytelling Car - Barcelona Experience
• Montserrat Hot-Air Balloon Experience & Monastery Visit
• Barcelona by High Speed Train from Madrid Full Day
• Montjuïc Electric Bike Tour
• Complete Gaudi Tour: Casa Batlló & Extended Sagrada Familia

Got some time up your sleeve? Make your way to our Barcelona things to do page for a complete list of activities.

Barcelona Accommodation

After a full day of seeing the sights in Barcelona, put your feet up in one of 782 accommodation. The greatest luxury getaways and cheap holidays are just the beginning at Expedia.

If a generously stocked minibar and a swish bathtub sounds good to you, grab a bottle of wine and bathe in luxury at the Mandarin Oriental, Barcelona (Passeig De Gracia, 38-40) or the Hotel Arts Barcelona (Marina 19–21). If you don't feel like coughing up such big bucks, why not spend your nights somewhere less expensive? Try the W Barcelona (Plaça Rosa dels Vents, 1) or the Mercer Hotel Barcelona (Carrer del Lledo 7).

When you're seeing the sights of Barcelona, you'll definitely want to check out Sagrada Familia. The Central Apartments Barcelona is about 0.5 miles (0.8 km) away, and the castro Exclusive Residences SPA Sagrada Familia is a mere 0.2 miles (0.3 km) away.

Nearest Airports to Barcelona

The airport probably won't be the highlight of your holiday, but there's nothing like the thrilling feeling of knowing that your well-deserved trip to Barcelona is a mere plane ride away! Once you step off the plane at Barcelona International Airport (BCN), you'll be 7 miles (11 km) from the middle of town.

*Savings based on all holiday package bookings with Flight + Hotel on Expedia.com from January through December 2017, as compared to price of the same components booked separately. Savings will vary based on origin/destination, length of trip, stay dates and selected travel supplier(s). Savings not available on all packages. For Free Flight or 100% Off Flight deals, package savings is greater than or equal to the current cost of one component, when both are priced separately.