Sants Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
Fast Track: Sagrada Família Guided Tour with Tower Access
Top Awarded Flamenco Show Tablao Cordobes with dinner option
Sagrada Familia Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
Our pick of the best Sants Hotel Deals
Barceló Sants
Great Veggie meal - best chips. Loved the “Space” theme and the bath in our room was fantastic.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Barcelona Airport Hotel
Nice Restaurant. very clean waiters were very friendly
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Barcelona
Breakfast buffet was extraordinary. Hotel personnel very friendly and willing to help guests.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
Royal Ramblas
Location was incredible. Staff and room were great, would stay again.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Rialto
Friendly, helpful staff and awesome location. Clean room, comfortable beds (twin beds), hot shower. No in-room coffee, but in walking distance to Starbucks. We will stay again.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira
Aaaa
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sants
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.
Sant Antoni
Travellers choose Sant Antoni for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Sant Antoni Station or Poble Sec Station and check out top sights like Sant Antoni Market.
L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample
Visitors to L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Avinguda Diagonal and Mercat del Ninot. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Provenca Station.
El Raval
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.
Sants-Montjuïc
Sants-Montjuïc is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Port de Barcelona and Palau Sant Jordi. See more of Barcelona by jumping on the metro at Foc Station or Zona Franca Station.
Eixample
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Eixample. Check out top attractions like Sagrada Familia and La Rambla, and jump on the metro at Diagonal Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.
