El Poble-sec Travel Guide

Barcelona

A grand building with a large dome and multiple spires, illuminated by blue and green lights.
A busy urban intersection with historic buildings, a roundabout, and a central fountain.
A nighttime cityscape with a roundabout, two prominent towers, and a statue in the center.
A cityscape with a prominent building featuring two tall towers, a large statue, and a wind turbine in the background.
A cityscape with a prominent statue of a woman, a large fountain, and a hill with a tower in the background.

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A cityscape with prominent towers, a large building with columns, and a busy intersection with buses and cars.

Plaça d'Espanya

8.6/10 (3,890 reviews)
Serving as a gateway to Sants-Montjuïc and the buildings of the International Exhibition, this whirligig of movement is crowned by a spectacular monumental fountain.
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Things to do

window and patio detail at detail at Casa Batlló Building in Barcelona, Spain

Skip-the-Line Casa Batlló Tickets with SmartGuide

£24
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Skip-the-Line Casa Batlló Tickets with SmartGuide
Fast Track: Sagrada Família Guided Tour with Tower Access

Fast Track: Sagrada Família Guided Tour with Tower Access

£87
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Fast Track: Sagrada Família Guided Tour with Tower Access
Park Güell: Exclusive Guided Tour With Priority Access

Barcelona: Park Güell Guided Tour & Priority Access

£22
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Barcelona: Park Güell Guided Tour & Priority Access
Barcelona Sunrise Paddle Board – Photos & Breakfast Included

Barcelona Sunrise Paddle Board – Photos & Breakfast Included

£20
per adult
Barcelona Sunrise Paddle Board – Photos & Breakfast Included
The best view of the Sunset of Barcelona

Barcelona Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Olímpic with Open Bar

£46
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Barcelona Sunset Sailing Cruise from Port Olímpic with Open Bar
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Barcelona – Big Fun Museum & Museum of Illusions Experience

£27
per adult
Barcelona – Big Fun Museum & Museum of Illusions Experience
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Top hotels in El Poble-sec

InterContinental Barcelona by IHG

InterContinental Barcelona by IHG

5 out of 5
Avenida Ruis I Taulet 1-3 Barcelona
The price is £209 per night from 4 Dec to 5 Dec
£209
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
InterContinental Barcelona by IHG
Mambo Tango

Mambo Tango

2 out of 5
C/ Poeta Cabanyes, 23 Barcelona
Stay at this hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station. Popular attractions La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (303 reviews)
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Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

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Mambo Tango
Grums Hotel

Grums Hotel

4 out of 5
C/ Palaudaries, 26 Barcelona
The price is £96 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
£96
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
"The layout of our room was a little cramped. We are poor sleepers so used a sound machine to sleep, The machine tripped the electrical circuit in our room. Their maintenance fixed our issue and restored our electricity. Overall good stay. Would use this hotel again."

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2026

Grums Hotel
INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo

INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo

4 out of 5
Avinguda del Paral.lel, 57-59 Barcelona Barcelona
The price is £128 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£128
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
LA FRANÇA HOTEL BOUTIQUE

LA FRANÇA HOTEL BOUTIQUE

2 out of 5
Carrer de la França Xica, 38 Barcelona
The price is £76 per night from 29 Nov to 30 Nov
£76
29 Nov - 30 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"Hotel was beautiful, staff were very helpful. We stayed in a Premium Suite - the jacuzzi bath was a lovely addition to the stay. The hotel breakfast was very nice and good value. On-site parking was also really useful and easy to access via a lift from the main lobby. Overall, very happy with our ..."

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2026

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Catalonia Barcelona Plaza

Catalonia Barcelona Plaza

4 out of 5
Plaza Espana 6-8 Barcelona
The price is £124 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
£124
15 Nov - 16 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
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Reviewed on 7 Nov 2026

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A public square with a fountain, statues, and historic buildings.

Downtown Barcelona

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Barcelona. Top attractions like La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are major draws. Catch the metro at Liceu Station or Jaume I Station to see more of the city.

A Gothic cathedral with intricate spires and stained glass windows.

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.

A building with intricate mosaic tilework and a bird perched on the roof.
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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.

A colorful building with intricate tile work and green balconies.
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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.

A crowded street with a market stall and a building with a colorful facade.

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.

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