Sants-Montjuïc

Barcelona
Sants-Montjuïc
Barcelona’s civic institutions have long created a lively artistic district, with museums and more in the shadow of a mountainous castle.

Sants-Montjuïc hosted the 1929 International Exhibition, and the museums, buildings and fountains created for the event still mark its landscape. Barcelona’s biggest district is an amalgamation of two previously independent areas, centered on Montjuïc, whose lumbering form marks the city’s skyline. Named for Barcelona’s Sephardic Jewish community, who once used the hill as a cemetery, it has seen the extremes of Barcelona’s history. Get a sense of Barcelona’s distant past, its early 20th-century glory days and its contemporary daily life.

Start at the top, taking the cable car to Montjuïc Castle, now an open-air museum of Barcelona’s military history. Look out at the city bustling about below. Traipse down the hill back to Plaça d’Espanya, the entry to the various sites of the International Exhibition. See the birth of Modernism at the Pavelló Mies van der Rohe and appreciate the breadth of Spanish artistry among the scale models at the Poble Espanyol. View the world’s largest collection of Catalan art at the Museo Nacional d’Art de Catalunya.

See and smell the amazing collection of Mediterranean plants at the modern El Jardin Botanico or wander between the smaller gardens dotting the hillside. Appreciate the work of a master at the Joan Miró Foundation, which shows works from throughout his storied career. As the sun goes down, settle in to watch the show at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, which exemplifies the neighborhood’s energy.

Though Montjuïc tends to take prominence over Sants, venture south to visit the Can Battló, a factory revitalized as a cultural center.

Sants-Montjuïc is Barcelona’s biggest district, spreading out southwest from the old city center. Most transportation for the tourist areas leave from Plaça d’Espanya, a 25-minute ride from the airport. The Sants neighborhood, home to many middle-class families who commute into the center of town, is well served by subways and buses. Most of the sights in the district are clustered around the area developed for the International Exhibition and therefore it’s possible to walk between them.


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Top hotels in Sants-Montjuïc

Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira
Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira
4 out of 5
Carrer dels Alts Forns, 40, Barcelona
The price is €98 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
€98
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (389 reviews)
"The hotel was very comfortable, clean and modern with many thoughtful touches such as an espresso maker, water boiler and free water as well as robes and slippers to use. The only issues we had were lower water pressure in the shower and difficulty with the a/c. But these were minor and overall it ..."

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira
Nobu Hotel Barcelona
Nobu Hotel Barcelona
5 out of 5
Avenida de Roma 2-4, Barcelona, Barcelona
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €249 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€249
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (490 reviews)
"Nice vibe and smells very good, clean, gentle calm w. special kind of esprit. Thx"

Reviewed on 25 Mar 2024

Nobu Hotel Barcelona
INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
4 out of 5
Avinguda del Paral.lel, 57-59, Barcelona, Barcelona
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €136 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€136
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (321 reviews)
"My girlfriend and I stayed for five day, we couldn't be happier with our whole expirience at Innside. The whole staff were wonderful, but specially the front desk staff. the Metro is right next to the hotel..and you can walk to La Rambla or Gothic Quarter if you like.. We had a great time at your ..."

Reviewed on 28 Mar 2024

INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
Best Western Plus Hotel Alfa Aeropuerto
Best Western Plus Hotel Alfa Aeropuerto
4 out of 5
Mercabarna Franca, Barcelona
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €124 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
€124
per night
31 Mar - 1 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"All of the above in one hotel- Alpha."

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Best Western Plus Hotel Alfa Aeropuerto
Barceló Sants
Barceló Sants
4 out of 5
Plaza Dels Paisos Catalans S/n, Barcelona
The price is €126 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€126
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,024 reviews)
"Will stay here again!!! So close to Metro station"

Reviewed on 24 Mar 2024

Barceló Sants
Occidental Barcelona 1929
Occidental Barcelona 1929
3 out of 5
de la Creu Coberta, 20-22, Barcelona, Catalonia
The price is €117 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
€117
per night
1 Apr - 2 Apr
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a rooftop terrace. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (616 reviews)
Location
"Very friendly staff, hotel is only 11 minutes from Barcelona Sants train station we got to the hotel walking, a lot of things to do walk-in distance such as restaurants, museums, tourist area, shopping mall, and more."

Reviewed on 18 Mar 2024

Occidental Barcelona 1929
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Other neighbourhoods around Sants-Montjuïc

Poble Espanyol which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a city

El Poble-sec

You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in El Poble-sec. Spend some time visiting top spots like Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, and catch the metro at Parc de Montjuïc Station or Espanya Station to see more of the area.

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Sants

Travellers choose Sants for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Placa de Sants - L5 Station or Mercat Nou Station and check out top sights like Park of Industrial Spain.

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El Raval

4/5(558 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in El Raval. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Parc de Montjuic Station or Paral-lel Station to see more of the city.

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Esquerra de l'Eixample

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Esquerra de l'Eixample. Check out top attractions like Joan Miro Park and Placa Universitat, and jump on the metro at Urgell Station or Hospital Clinic Station to see more of the city.

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Les Corts

4/5(108 area reviews)

Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Les Corts. Top attractions like Camp Nou and L’Illa Diagonal Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Les Corts Station or Numància Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Ciutat Vella

4.5/5(116 area reviews)

Known for its stunning cathedral, captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Ciutat Vella. Top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona are major draws. Catch the metro at Jaume I Station or Barceloneta Station to see more of the city.

Ciutat Vella


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