El Besòs i el Maresme Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit El Besòs i el Maresme
Popular places to visit
Sagrada Familia
Buildings don’t come more iconic than this extraordinary basilica which has become the symbol of Barcelona worldwide.
La Rambla
Take a leisurely promenade along Las Ramblas to experience Barcelona life in all its colourful intensity.
Port de Barcelona
Explore the waterfront in Barcelona with a trip to Port de Barcelona. Discover the great live music and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Plaça de Catalunya
Pass through Barcelona’s main plaza while heading between shopping districts and notice how the old city meets the new.
Barcelona Cathedral
This beautiful building in the heart of the Gothic Quarter dates back to the 13th century.
Passeig de Gràcia
One of Spain’s most expensive streets has masterworks by Gaudí, Falqués and more, interspersed with designer boutiques and rather opulent cafés.
Activities
Skip-the-Line Casa Batlló Tickets with SmartGuide
Park Guell Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
Park Güell: Guided Tour with Optional Gaudí Experience Entry
Top Awarded Flamenco Show Tablao Cordobes with dinner option
Immersive Tour: F.C. Barcelona Museum - Open Date Ticket (Ticket Only)
Our pick of the best El Besòs i el Maresme Hotel Deals
Barcelona Airport Hotel
Great location for a quick overnight before or after a flight to or from Barcelona airport. Nice restaurant and bar. Good breakfast buffet. Good workout facilities and outdoor dining facilities. Nice staff. Also free shuttle to and from airport with frequent times for pick ups and drop offs.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Royal Ramblas
This is an acceptable travel hotel in central location. We did not think it was worth the price at all and were disappointed. Clean inside. Comfortable beds. Breakfast was really awful. You should note that the larger family rooms are actually two tiny rooms connected by a strange little foyer with ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Barcelona
What an incredible stay… the hotel staff and all the members were just amazing. Location fantastic and our room was amazing.. dining was exceptional, we didn’t have to leave the resort. We will definitely go back..
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Rialto
This hotel was conveniently located near La Rambla and not far from the Cathedral of Barcelona. The lobby was spacious and the staff friendly and helpful. The breakfast was very good in a large and comfortable dining room. Locals indicated the area might be a little dicey at night, but we dined at ...
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira
Clean room!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Arc la Rambla
The hotel was quite nice. The staff were nice and helpful. Easy to get around the city from the location.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Besòs i el Maresme
Sant Martí
Known for its beaches and abundant dining options, there's plenty to explore in Sant Martí. Top attractions like Centro Comercial Glòries and Torre Glòries are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Pere IV Tram Stop or Fluvià Tram Stop to see more of the city.
Poblenou
Enjoy the stunning beaches in Poblenou. Bogatell Beach is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Poblenou Station or Llacuna Station to see more of Barcelona.
La Vila Olimpica del Poblenou
If you're spending time in La Vila Olimpica del Poblenou, you might enjoy attractions like Nova Icaria Beach and Casino Barcelona. You might also enjoy the neighbourhood's pristine beaches before hopping on the metro at Ciutadella-Vila Olimpica Station to see more of the city.
el Fort Pienc
You might enjoy the bars while in el Fort Pienc. Passeig de Sant Joan is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Marina Station or Arc de Triomf Station to see more of the city.
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.
El Born
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar or Mercat del Born while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Barceloneta Station to get around town.
