Castellarnau Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Castellarnau
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 acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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.
Camp Nou
Catch an event at Camp Nou during your trip to Barcelona. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Activities
Skip-the-Line Casa Batlló Tickets with SmartGuide
Park Guell Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
From Barcelona: Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Full-Day Guided Tour
Top Awarded Flamenco Show Tablao Cordobes with dinner option
Sagrada Familia Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
Our pick of the best Castellarnau Hotel Deals
Barcelona Airport Hotel
Good airport shuttle service
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Royal Ramblas
I only had a couple days in Athens so I wanted a location close to what I wanted to see, and the hotel was perfect for this. Staff are above and beyond, so friendly and helpful!! My room was big, and very clean. I didn't have the breakfast, but I heard great things about it from other guests. Tons ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Barcelona
I asked the manager to call me- no response! My shower had cold water. My remote had low batteries and did not work correctly. The coffee pot in my room would only squeak out 2 inches of really black coffee when ai pushed the tall cop button. Sess was good at check in but I wanted to talk to the ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Moxy Barcelona
Clean room. Fast and easy check-in. Excellent meals at restaurant and breakfast buffet was spectacular.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira
The location is close to the airport, and the stores, restaurants, and public transportation are all walkable distance. The breakfast onsite is filling with many options, though they wouldn’t let me add the discounted breakfast after I checked in (I had to pay full price each day, so I suggest you ...
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Rialto
Staff all lovely, we didn't have breakfast but there a lovely cafe called Ferran just a little bit down the the left welhich we got take out from. Very Clean and very tidy
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Castellarnau
Gràcia
Architecture, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Gràcia. Make a stop by Passeig de Gràcia or Gaudi House Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Joanic Station or Fontana Station to get around town.
la Vila de Gràcia
You might enjoy the architecture while in la Vila de Gràcia. Passeig de Gràcia is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Fontana Station or Gracia 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.
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.
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.
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.
