Barcelona Hotel Guide. Hotels in El Born, Barcelona, Spain

El Born is a walkable neighborhood that's popular for its restaurants and bars. You can experience some local theater, or enjoy the natural beauty of the beaches. Book your hotel now and use El Born as your home base for exploring the sights in and around Montserrat.

Sightseeing around El Born

The museums and theaters provide some cultural flavor, while the monuments and historic sites offer insight into local lore. Study the collections at Picasso Museum, Photographic Archive of Barcelona, or Barbier-Mueller Museum of Pre-Columbian Art. For cultural attractions, head to European Museum of Modern Art, Teatre Malic, and Chocolate Museum. Marcus Chapel, Centre Civic Convent Sant Agusti, and Mercat del Born are significant monuments. Some landmarks that can't be missed include Bencini Barcelona Modern Art Gallery Barcelona, Monument Homenatge a Picasso, and Santa Maria Del Mar. Umbracle, Barcelona Zoo, and Barcelona Aquarium will provide enjoyment for the whole family.

Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. Soak up some sun at Barceloneta Beach, San Sebastian Beach, and Nova Icaria Beach. You can spend a leisurely afternoon outside at Parc de la Ciutadella, Jardines de la Torre de les Aigues, or Placa de la Sardana. Looking for a little retail therapy? Consider a shopping trip to Santa Caterina Market, El Corte Ingles, and Las Ramblas. If you've got some more time, you won't be disappointed by Port Vell, Maremagnum, and Barceloneta Market.

Some of the most popular attractions in the area include Palau de la Musica Catalana, Casa Batllo, and Sagrada Familia. El Rei de la Magia, Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, and Natural Sciences Museum are also favorite places to visit.

Getting around El Born

Ready to get out and explore the city? Barceloneta Station is the closest metro station. If you want to venture out of town, Barcelona Franca Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Barcelona Francia Station. Learn about your options for water transportation at the port.

The closest major airport is Barcelona (BCN-Barcelona Intl.), located 7.9 miles (12.7 km) from El Born.