Downtown Barcelona Travel Guide

Barcelona

A historic cathedral with a tall bell tower and intricate architectural details.
A unique architectural structure with a stepped design, surrounded by cobblestone pavement and trees.
A bustling public square with pigeons, people, and historic buildings.
A public square with a fountain, statues, and historic buildings.
A historic cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, large rose windows, and statues.

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Things to do


Top hotels in Downtown Barcelona

Rialto

Rialto

3 out of 5
Carrer de Ferran, 40-42 Barcelona Barcelona
The price is £161 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£161
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,503 reviews)
"Everything was great and staff was accommodating."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Rialto
Hotel Royal Ramblas

Hotel Royal Ramblas

4 out of 5
La Rambla, 117 Barcelona
The price is £190 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£190
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Royal Ramblas
Lamaro Hotel Barcelona 5★ | Preferred Hotels & Resorts | Lifestyle Collection

Lamaro Hotel Barcelona 5★ | Preferred Hotels & Resorts | Lifestyle Collection

5 out of 5
Avenida Catedral, 7 Barcelona
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £286 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
£286
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Lamaro Hotel Barcelona 5★ | Preferred Hotels & Resorts | Lifestyle Collection
Arc la Rambla

Arc la Rambla

3 out of 5
La Rambla 19 Barcelona
The price is £187 per night from 20 Sept to 21 Sept
£187
20 Sept - 21 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,479 reviews)
"Staff were lovely, the room clean and tidy, modern design, ours was a twin room number 109… decent size and a nice bathroom with good shower. The window gave very little light as it overlooked an internal area where pipes etc were so no view at all. I should prob have e checked the view when booking. ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Arc la Rambla
Hotel Nouvel

Hotel Nouvel

3 out of 5
Santa Anna 18-20 Barcelona
The price is £133 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
£133
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a rooftop terrace and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.4/10 Very good! (1,026 reviews)
"A beautiful boutique hotel tucked away on a gorgeous cobblestone street in the middle of everything! Room were spacious, beds comfortable and bathrooms big! Location is perfect for shopping and pedestrian walking but private enough for a nice quiet stay Will definitely recommend to friends and stay ..."

Reviewed on 12 Sept 2026

Hotel Nouvel
Sixties Ramblas

Sixties Ramblas

3 out of 5
Passatge Gutenberg, 7 Barcelona
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £128 per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
£128
14 Oct - 15 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Sixties Ramblas
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Where to stay in Downtown Barcelona

Find the best Downtown Barcelona areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Downtown Barcelona
Learn more about Downtown Barcelona

Gothic Quarter

Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Gothic Quarter. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Jaume I Station or Liceu Station to see more of the city.

Eixample

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Eixample. Check out top attractions like Plaça de Catalunya and Sagrada Familia, and jump on the metro at Diagonal Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.

Dreta de l'Eixample

Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Dreta de l'Eixample. Check out top attractions like Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla, and jump on the metro at Girona Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.

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.

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.



Downtown Barcelona Travel Guide

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