Area: Barcelona Show Map
Located in Barcelona's Eixample neighborhood, this hotel is 2 blocks from University of Barcelona. Casa Batlló … More
Pricing for stays between 04 Mar - 07 Mar, 2012
A traveller from Hong Kong said:
"Room was very basic. No kettle or iron - or wardrobe! The wire rack just looks messy... "
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Area: Barcelona Show Map
On the end of a Mediterranean pier and adjacent to the World Trade Center, this hotel is less than one km (a … More
Pricing for stays between 11 Mar - 14 Mar, 2012
A traveller from North Wales said:
"Great hotel with good service. Several coffe bars in the World Trde Centre complex.... "
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Area: Barcelona Show Map
Located in the triangle formed by the Forum, the Olympic port and Plaza de las Glorias, in the heart of the … More
Pricing for stays between 11 Mar - 14 Mar, 2012
A traveller from Swindon UK said:
"very very nice and main fantastic nice and beautiful girls on the reception,spanish... "
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Area: Barcelona Show Map
Situated in Barcelona's Eixample neighborhood, this hotel is close to Sant Pau del Camp, Gran Teatre del Liceu, and … More
Pricing for stays between 11 Mar - 14 Mar, 2012
Chris P from lewes said:
"my wife and I stayed here for 3 nights and found this hotel very satisfactory. Recep... "
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Area: Barcelona Show Map
This 167-room artsy hotel is a five-minute walk from the shopping and cultural attractions of La Rambla and Passeig … More
Pricing for stays between 18 Mar - 21 Mar, 2012
Mike R from Breaux Bridge, La said:
"TheEurostars Cristal Palace was a good hotel in a great location. Situated between P... "
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Area: Barcelona Show Map
On main artery next to a metro stop, this elegant hotel of the "fresh" TRYP brand with its superb breakfast buffet … More
Pricing for stays between 21 Feb - 24 Feb, 2012
A traveller from Atlanta said:
"Convenient location. rip off on WIFI. charge $17.00 per day!!!air conditioning didn'... "
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Area: Barcelona Show Map
Located 2 blocks from a metro station, Gran Ronda Hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Plaça Catalunya and Las … More
Pricing for stays between 19 Mar - 22 Mar, 2012
A traveller from Nashville, TN said:
"We had a great experience in the Gran Ronda Hotel!! the hotel is a walking distance... "
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Area: L'Hospitalet de Llobregat Show Map
This luxury hotel of lHospitalet de Llobregat is close to Plaça Espanya, Fira Barcelona, Camp Nou, and Museu … More
Pricing for stays between 17 Mar - 20 Mar, 2012
A traveller from cHESSINGTON, uk said:
"We stayed at the above hotel in mid November 2011. My wife and myself had a really g... "
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Area: Barcelona Show Map
Vincci Arena is situated in Barcelona's Montjuic district, 2 kilometres from the famous Ramblas and the Museum of … More
Pricing for stays between 21 Feb - 24 Feb, 2012
Kevin C from Godalming, United Kingdom said:
"The bedroom was disappointingly small, with such little space around the bed that it... "
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This eight-floor modern hotel is situated 500 metres from Placa Catalunya, one of Barcelona's main squares, and 800 … More
Pricing for stays between 19 Mar - 22 Mar, 2012
Kate D from London said:
"Excellent hotel, really happy with my choice after researching so many hotels. Good... "
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In every sense, Barcelona has become one of the hottest destinations in Spain. With its surreal architecture, designer boutiques, and contemporary cultural scene, this seaside city embodies a cosmopolitan vibe like no other. Cutting-edge performances take place in medieval quarters, and economic activity churns as people hit the beaches. Barcelona has a personality all of its own and despite being the most popular Spanish destination, its identity is quintessentially Catalonian.
Surrealist cityscapes
It won't take long before you run into an example of what sets Barcelona apart. The Modernist movement (Art Nouveau's Iberian manifestation) takes its most spectacular form in the city's fantastic architectural creations, most famously Antonio Gaudi's Sagrada Familia, the gothic cathedral which has been under construction since 1882. Bike it or bus it around to discover the urban tableau. Or, head to Parc Güell for an original and interesting park that offers more than just green space.
The painter Joan Miró another Barcelona native. The Miro Foundation holds the largest collection of his work anywhere. The famed Picasso Museum is also a must, as is the Dalí Museum in nearby Figueres. Take a walk down Las Ramblas, Barcelona's tree-lined thoroughfare, and spend some time with the unique human statues, a surreal form of living art.
Catalonian identity
Regional differences in Spain are pronounced and Barcelona is fiercely proud of its Catalonian roots. Manifested most obviously by language, the Catalonian identity has a long history that can be traced back to the ninth century. Banned under Franco, the Catalan language now flourishes, and has undergone an astounding resurgence in recent years.
This independent spirit infuses the city with life. From tall castellars (human towers) at festivals to fusion cuisine to rival Paris or New York, Barcelona is a creative and vibrant metropolis with one eye on the Mediterranean and the other looking toward the hills (try the funicular up to Tibidabo hill).
Late nights and into the dawn
Barcelona comes to life after the sun goes down. The Barri Gótic is Barcelona's oldest section, but it's also home to some of the trendiest bars. Mix with the locals in the La Raval neighborhood, eat tapas at sunset, and go clubbing until dawn. It's all on the agenda in a city where midnight is just the start of the evening.
Your Barcelona city tour can take you to bullfights in the Gothic Quarter, to Europe's biggest football stadium, or to a flamenco show. Come in June for the Sonar Festival and experience electronic music beyond measure.
Since hosting the 1992 Olympics, Barcelona has seen revitalization that has never slowed. It's a vibrant mix with new hip addresses and old markets with fresh produce. Its depth and complexity befit the capital of Catalonia and at the break of dawn, it may feel like the capital of the world.