What is the coolest area to stay Barcelona?

Gràcia is the best place to escape the tourists, with its tranquil plazas and cafés full of locals and an appealing small-town atmosphere. Barceloneta has the closest beach to the center of Barcelona, within easy walking distance from Las Ramblas. It's also Barcelona's longest beach, and popular with families.



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If it's your first time in Barcelona, you can't go wrong with staying centrally in l'Eixample. It's right on the center of the city, conveniently located between the Old City and Gràcia, and it's well connected to just about every place you'll want to visit over the course of your Barcelona itinerary.

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The Bari Gothic Quarter of Barcelona is arguably the most desirable area to stay in, which is why it gets so much foot traffic. It's close to many of Barcelona's most popular attractions and has many great restaurants—another reason why people love it.

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One of the best things about staying in a hotel on La Rambla is you will be in the heart of the city, and therefore close to most of the main tourist attractions: the Cathedral is a few minutes walk, as is the MACBA, several other art galleries, Plaça de Catalunya, plenty of shops and close to the beach.

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Explore The Ramblas and discover the best of Barcelona, a city brimming with excellent street culture, colour, and a terrific atmosphere, as you guide your way along the beautiful 1.2km boulevard.

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La Rambla, also known as Las Ramblas, is one of Barcelona's main thoroughfares and one of the most visited areas in the city. This fascinating artery is 0.8 miles (1,3 km) long and connects Plaça de Catalunya with the city's old port.

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The Gothic Quarter is located in the historic center of Barcelona. You'll find it between two streets: the famous La Rambla (sometimes called Las Ramblas) and Via Laietana. You can easily get there by metro from the Liceu or Jaume I metro stations.

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La Rambla is the boundary between the quarters of Barri Gòtic, to the east, and El Raval, to the west. Barcelona's safest areas tend to be the more affluent neighborhoods, such as Eixample, Poble Sec, and Poblenou.

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The Eixample District is one of the most comfortable areas to stay in Barcelona. Mainly because there's always a restaurant, shop, supermarket or bar at walking distance. The Eixample is also famous for having one of the most dinamic shopping districts of the city.

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Barcelona is easily worth two days, and no one would regret having a third day (or a fourth, or a fifth…). If you can spare only one full day for the city, it will be a scramble, but a day you'll never forget.

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Many people think that Barcelona's City Center is comprised around the neighborhoods in Ciutat Vella (Old City). However if you break it down even more, Barcelona's City Center revolves largely around Plaza Catalunya and its surrounding areas.

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Avoid These Travel-Related Faux Pas and Blend in With the Locals
  1. Dress for the season (and don't wear a fanny pack)
  2. Understand Catalonian values (and don't call it “Barca”)
  3. Don't eat on Las Ramblas (and eat dinner late)
  4. Don't keep your valuables on show (Including your camera)


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Gràcia is the best place to escape the tourists, with its tranquil plazas and cafés full of locals and an appealing small-town atmosphere. Barceloneta has the closest beach to the center of Barcelona, within easy walking distance from Las Ramblas. It's also Barcelona's longest beach, and popular with families.

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Barcelona is a very walkable city. We could stroll through the differernt neighborhoods first hand and get a feel for the local markets and shops. Of course a stop at the open air market of La Boqueria is a must. You will find fruit stands, sweets, tapas, cheese, and of course meat vendors.

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La Rambla street is the main tourist street in Barcelona and the most famous street. It is also called Las Ramblas because the street has different sections with different names. La Rambla goes from Plaça de Catalunya to the Port Vell marina of Barcelona.

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Areas to Avoid in Barcelona
  • El Raval. ...
  • Barrio Gótico at Night. ...
  • El Born. ...
  • Las Ramblas. ...
  • Parc de la Ciutadella at Night. ...
  • Beach Areas. ...
  • Nou Barris and Sant Andreu Districts. ...
  • Metro Stations and Public Transport Hubs.


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Similar to Madrid's Plaza Mayor, Las Ramblas is extremely popular with tourist crowds. In fact, there's a good chance you won't find anyone else on this street other than tourists and vendors selling to tourists.

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The Ramblas is famous for street performers including human statues. Did you know there is a Miró on La Rambla? The famous painter Joan Miró actually created part of the Ramblas. Many thousands of people walk right over the Miró circle on the Ramblas every day and don't even know it.

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As a general rule, you should avoid the bars and restaurants on La Rambla because they are of poor quality and ridiculously overpriced. Some establishments can charge up to €10 for a beer or a Coca Cola, which sell for around €2.50 elsewhere in Barcelona. That said, there are a few exceptions and places worth visiting.

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Located just 8 minutes walking from Mercer Barcelona, La Rambla runs 1.2km: A pleasant tour from Plaça Catalunya to the sea.

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The beautiful beaches full of sun loungers and basketball courts. But if you're spending a bit of time in the city, don't miss out on one of Barcelona's best things to do: La Rambla. This is the city's most famous boulevard, full of fantastic restaurants, shops and theatres, and it's well worth a visit.

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