Best places to stay in Barcelona
AC Hotel by Marriott Barcelona Forum
Passeig del Taulat, 278, 08019
The four-star AC Hotel by Marriott, in the coastal Sant Marti district, offers sleek modern rooms, many with amazing sea views. After a busy day of sightseeing, you exercise in the hotel gym and then relax in luxury in the rooftop pool.
W Barcelona
Plaça Rosa Del Vents 1, Final Passeig de Joan de Borbó, 08039 Barcelona
Set on the Barceloneta Boardwalk, take a room or suite in this super-slick five-star hotel for a relaxing getaway, with breathtaking views of the Mediterranean. Spend your days relaxing in your very own cabana by the pool, then head to one of the on-site restaurants for fresh seafood, sizzling steaks and tapas along the beachfront.
Novotel Barcelona City
Avinguda Diagonal, 201, 08018
If sightseeing’s your priority, the four-star Novatel Barcelona is a great fit. This hotel is located in the Sant Martí district, close to the world-famous La Sagrada Familia. Enjoy spacious family rooms, free wi-fi and panoramic city views from the 19th-floor pool and terrace.
Best places to eat in Barcelona
Bodega Biarritz 1881
Calle Vidre, 8, 08002
For classic local Mediterranean cuisine visit Bodega Biarritz 1881. Enjoy tasty tapas with a selection of meat and vegetarian dishes for a true Spanish experience.
Colom
Escudellers, 33, 08002
Located in the centre of the Gothic Quarter, Colom serves amazing paella and seafood dishes such as mussels, crab and anchovies. With authentic local food served throughout the day, it’s a popular place to eat while sightseeing.
Pizzeria Da Nanni Barcelona
Calle Llibreteria 10, 08002
This family-friendly restaurant specialises in freshly made Neapolitan pizzas with a range of toppings, from porchetta and smoked mozzarella to olives and pistachio pesto. Create your own flavour combination or select one of the authentic Italian options.
Best things to do in and around Barcelona
La Sagrada Familia
Carrer de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona
La Sagrada Familia is the most popular sight in Barcelona, attracting millions of visitors every year. This towering Basilica has been under construction since 1882 and is said to be Gaudi's final masterpiece. You need tickets to enter, so book in advance for a tour of the mesmerising interiors and colourful stained glass windows.
Park Güell
Carrer d’Olot, 08002 Barcelona
Step inside Antoni Gaudi’s fairy tale park, filled with twisting tree-like columns and colourful mosaic tiles. Kids will love climbing the winding stair case past the two-metre-long salamander that guards the park. From the balcony at the top, you can enjoy sensational views across Barcelona, so don’t forget your camera.
La Rambla
La Rambla, 08028 Barcelona
La Rambla is an atmospheric boulevard that runs through central Barcelona, and a must-visit part of the city during your stay. You'll find the busy tree-lined strip packed with local stalls, boutique shops and street performers ready to entertain you.
