Area: Barcelona Show Map
On the end of a Mediterranean pier and adjacent to the World Trade Center, this hotel is less than one km (a … More
Pricing for stays between 28 May - 31 May, 2012
A traveller said:
"Great service, very convenient for city, helpful staff"
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Visited by many famous faces, this 19th-century hotel is set on a grand tree-lined boulevard in the Eixample, two … More
Pricing for stays between 10 Jun - 13 Jun, 2012
Margaret from Philadelphia said:
"I can't say enough good things about this hotel without gushing. I stayed 5 nights a... "
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Formerly headquarters of the Philippine Tobacco Company, this stylish hotel is located in the city centre, on … More
Pricing for stays between 28 May - 31 May, 2012
A traveller from Pittsburgh said:
"We had asked for a quiet room and got one away from Las Rumblas but still had a fren... "
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Offering a ideal location directly on Barcelona's famed Las Ramblas Boulevard, this stylish city-center hotel is 1 … More
Pricing for stays between 10 Jun - 13 Jun, 2012
Josie & from mass. said:
"Great place to stay Good value !!
Near all the subways and bus line 2 to 5 min. away... "
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Set above the Sants train and metro station, this contemporary hotel is 500 metres from the Fira de Barcelona, and … More
Pricing for stays between 09 Jun - 12 Jun, 2012
A traveller said:
"The hotel was very nice. The staff was friendly and helpful. The room was clean and... "
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This 167-room Barcelona hotel on Avenida Parallel is less than 1 kilometer from the Maritime Museum, La Ramblas and … More
Pricing for stays between 10 Jun - 13 Jun, 2012
A traveller said:
"Booked this hotel for standard of accommodation and closeness to most tourist attrac... "
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This hotel is located in Barcelona (Ciutat Vella), close to Rambla del Raval, Grand Theater of Liceu, and Las … More
Pricing for stays between 10 Jun - 13 Jun, 2012
Charlie from London, UK said:
"Great location. Easy 5/10 min stroll to choice of 3 metro stops. View from roof was... "
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This hotel is within strolling distance of Barcelona's Las Ramblas, the Gothic Quarter, the Picasso Museum, and the … More
Pricing for stays between 10 Jun - 13 Jun, 2012
A traveller from Hertfordshire said:
"This is our 5th vist to Barcelona, and th secound visit to the Avenidia Hotel, A mos... "
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This hotel is located on Passeig de Gràcia in the Eixample district, 2 blocks from Gaudí's La Pedrera and 1 … More
Pricing for stays between 27 May - 30 May, 2012
Matt from Wiltshire, UK said:
"Fantastic! Loved it all....so much in fact we got engaged on the roof terrace on the... "
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Striking modern hotel, opened in 2006, sited in Barcelona's Plaça Catalunya, 20 metres from Las Ramblas and 400 … More
Pricing for stays between 20 May - 23 May, 2012
SAYYED from KUWAIT said:
"very nice hotel specially with the vip access also the hotel located in heart of bar... "
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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.