Area: Barcelona Show Map
Situated in Barcelona's Gracia neighborhood, this hotel is close to Parc Guell, Sagrada Familia, and Casa Mila … More
Pricing for stays between 05 Feb - 08 Feb, 2012
Audrius G from Vilnius said:
"be careful if you are with car - 24 EURO/day parking for hotel customers, 40% room p... "
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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 05 Feb - 08 Feb, 2012
A traveler said:
"excellent hotel"
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Area: Barcelona Show Map
This four-story hotel is located in a residential area northeast of Barcelona center, 400 meters from Antonio … More
Pricing for stays between 05 Feb - 08 Feb, 2012
A traveler from South Africa said:
"There was no hot water in my room for the first two days of my stay, and the interne... "
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Area: Barcelona Show Map
Set in the Diagonal Mar, this stylish hotel is located five kilometres from Barcelona city centre; the Olympic … More
Pricing for stays between 05 Feb - 08 Feb, 2012
Pagan A from San Juan, PR said:
"It is ok but not a 4 start hotel
Hotel service was topnotch; all employees were very... "
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Located in Barcelona's Eixample neighborhood, this hotel is 2 blocks from University of Barcelona. Casa Batlló … More
Pricing for stays between 05 Feb - 08 Feb, 2012
Frank r from Elk Grove, California said:
"Hotel corridors are dirty as if you are walking on a 1 star horel.Our room floors ar... "
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Located in the triangle formed by the Forum, the Olympic port and Plaza de las Glorias, in the heart of the … More
Pricing for stays between 05 Feb - 08 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Curitiba, Brazil said:
"In my opinion definitely not a 4 star hotel.
Rooms are nice and clean, staff is fri... "
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Area: Barcelona Show Map
This 167-room artsy hotel is a five-minute walk from the shopping and cultural attractions of La Rambla and Passeig … More
Pricing for stays between 05 Feb - 08 Feb, 2012
Mike R from Breaux Bridge, La said:
"TheEurostars Cristal Palace was a good hotel in a great location. Situated between P... "
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Area: Barcelona Show Map
Situated in Barcelona's Eixample neighborhood, this luxury hotel is close to Casa Lleo-Morera, Casa Batllo, and … More
Pricing for stays between 05 Feb - 08 Feb, 2012
alberto l from Mexico city said:
"bathroom is open. no privacy at all"
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This eight-floor modern hotel is situated 500 metres from Placa Catalunya, one of Barcelona's main squares, and 800 … More
Pricing for stays between 07 Feb - 10 Feb, 2012
A traveler from NewYork, NY said:
"This hotel is rated as 4 star?
The location was very convenient and our room was ne... "
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Built in 2001, this 167-room hotel is situated on Avenida Parallel in the center of the city and a 10 minute walk … More
Pricing for stays between 06 Feb - 09 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Philadelphia, PA said:
"Stayed 3 nights and enjoyed reasonably convenient hotel. It looks new and clean. Eas... "
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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.