Where should I stay when I go to Barcelona?

If you want a nice affordable hotel, stay at La Casa del Sol or Hotel Barcelona 1882. If you want to stay in an apartment for a little more space, look at Be Mate Paseo de Gràcia. If it's your first time in Barcelona, you can't go wrong with staying centrally in l'Eixample.



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You should also avoid staying outside of city center; it's not worth traveling into the city each day. In terms of safety, El Raval and El Born are most known for pickpockets and petty crimes, though El Born is still considered a popular place. How not to look like a tourist in Barcelona?

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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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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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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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The bus journey time between Gothic Quarter and Bogatell Beach is around 7 min and covers a distance of around 1 km. Operated by Tmb, Àrea Metropolitana de Barcelona and TUSGSAL, the Gothic Quarter to Bogatell Beach bus service departs from Via Laietana - Correus and arrives in Pg Joan de Borbó - Pl del Mar.

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Barcelona has something for everyone. You could squeeze in the real highlights of Barcelona in two or three days, but taking four, five, or even six days for the above itinerary will give you enough time to gorge on Iberian ham, tapas, and sangria while not rushing around. The city moves slowly. And so should you.

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Barcelona is an expensive city to visit in Spain, but it's considered semi-affordable in Europe. Comparing Spain's top two destinations, Barcelona is, on average, more expensive than the capital, Madrid. For a mid-range budget traveler, you can expect to spend approximately: $150 per day in Barcelona.

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5 days in Barcelona is the perfect time to see everything properly without running from one place to another or giving up certain things due to lack of time. Barcelona is a cool city with great vibes and atmosphere, full of young peoples that you can easily stay spend week in Barcelona.

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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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You will find many people on the streets of Barcelona at any time, so you don't have to be afraid at night. Yet, the neighbourhood around La Rambla turns into a hotspot for prostitutes and johns at night. Try to avoid La Rambla at night. Use your common sense at night as you would during the day in any big city.

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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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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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Is 100 euros a day enough in Barcelona? €100 per day is still not a huge amount but you can probably get by on it. You should perhaps read up on free stuff to do during the day and not plan on paying to go inside too many tourist attractions.

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The best months for sightseeing in Barcelona are typically mid-March through May and September through November, when the weather is milder and there are fewer crowds. However, even during the busiest times of year there are still plenty of sights to see, so it's ultimately up to you when you plan your trip.

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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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