Visit Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona travel guide since 1996. Expertise and tips for exploring Barcelona city.

Visit Barcelona

Your holiday in Barcelona

Welcome to our travel guide dedicated to Barcelona, the vibrant capital of Catalonia! It's the country's second-largest city in terms of population (1.7 million in January 2024) and number one in terms of visitors (7.8 million in 2023). There's no shortage of attractions for lovers of art, architecture, contemporary culture, gastronomy, Mediterranean traditions or simply partying.

If you have any questions or comments, please don't hesitate to contact our experts, who will be happy to answer them!

What to visit in Barcelona?

Among the highlights of your stay in Barcelona are monuments such as the Sagrada Família, Park Güell and Casa Milà, Gaudí's marvellous modernist jewels on UNESCO's World Heritage List. The Picasso Museum, the Joan Miró Foundation and the Antoni-Tàpies Foundation are also important museums for understanding the spirit of this city. For each of these monuments, you'll find the best-value admission tickets.

Sagrada Família

Sagrada Família

The Sagrada Família is Barcelona's most emblematic monument. Designed by the brilliant modernist architect Antoni Gaudí, the basilica will be completed in 2026.

Parc Güell

Park Güell

The garden with the dragon and the undulating mosaic bench. Park Güell, where Antoni Gaudí's boundless imagination transformed nature into a vibrant, colorful work of art.

Casa Batlló

Casa Batlló

Visit Casa Batlló, the most dreamlike of Antoni Gaudí's houses, distinguished by its polychrome facade decorated with ceramics and glass, and its undulating roof symbolising Saint George slaying the dragon.

Gothic Quarter

Gothic Quarter

A stroll through Barcelona's Gothic Quarter plunges you into the city's medieval history, as you wander through a labyrinth of picturesque alleyways.

Picasso Museum

Picasso Museum

With over 4,200 works, the Picasso Museum in Barcelona boasts the most important collection of Picasso's drawings, paintings and sculptures, from his earliest days to his blue period.

Casa Milà

Casa Milà

Also known as La Pedrera (the stone quarry). This other masterpiece by Antoni Gaudí is the quintessence of Catalan modernism, and its roof terrace will leave you breathless.

Boqueria Market

Boqueria market

A must-see on the Rambla, the Boqueria Market is the city's most famous and oldest food market. If you want to do your shopping or have lunch...

Camp Nou

Camp Nou

Barcelona's stadium!  You can visit the Camp Nou and its museum all year round, despite the current renovation work. Families come here to see the team of all Catalans, FC Barcelona!

FC Barcelona

For the Catalans, Barça, or FC Barcelona, represents much more than just a soccer club; it embodies their regional pride, cultural identity and spirit of resistance, symbolizing the unity and passion of an entire people. This 2024/2025 season, FC Barcelona's home matches will be played at the Montjuïc Olympic Stadium, pending a return to the Barcelona stadium.

FC Barcelona Official tickets agent! - 2024-25 - FCBOOFM

Champions League schedule

FC Barcelona tickets - Champions League
January 29th 2025
FC Barcelona vs Atalanta

La Liga schedule

FC Barcelona tickets - La Liga
November 30th 2024
FC Barcelona vs UD Las Palmas
December 15th 2024
FC Barcelona vs CD Leganés
January 26th 2025
FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF

How to get around Barcelona?

The Aerobus is the bus that provides a fast, economical transfer between the airport and the city center (35 minutes). Even more economical, the Aerobus can be combined with the "Hola Card", which offers unlimited use of all public transport in the city for 48, 72 or 120 hours. This pass includes metro, bus (TMB), urban railway (FGC, Zone 1), Montjuïc funicular, tramway (TRAM), regional railroad (Rodalies de Cataluny) + 1 return trip from the airport to the city center. Last but not least, the open-air hop-on hop-off bus is a fantastic way to get from one monument to another. Finally, you can simply buy metro tickets.

Where to stay in Barcelona?

Accommodation is the first step in preparing your trip. To help you find the perfect place to stay, we offer you the best hotels in Barcelona, Barcelona airport hotels, by central districts such as El Born, Ramblas or by categories such as the 4-star hotels.

Hotels in Barcelona City Centre

Hotels in the city centre

Our selection of the best hotels

The centre of Barcelona is called Ciutat Vella. It is the old town and its districts such as the Eixample, El Raval, El Born, El Gótico and Barceloneta. It’s for sure the ideal area to be during vacation. This guide and handmade selection of city centre hotels will help you to book according to your budget and likes.

Hotels in the Gothic Quarter Barcelona

Hotels in the Gothic Quarter Barcelona

The Gothic Quarter is an area full of history and charm, and a stay in one of its hotels will allow you to discover an authentic medieval atmosphere. Hotels in the Gothic Quarter Barcelona are an excellent choice for those looking for accommodation close to the city's main tourist attractions, such as Barcelona Cathedral, Plaça de Sant Jaume, Plaça Reial.. 

Hotels near the Sagrada Familía

Hotels near the Sagrada Familía

Discover the city on foot by staying at one of our carefully selected hotels near the Sagrada Familía. Soak up the city's lively atmosphere and explore Gaudí's architectural wonders while enjoying the ideal location of your accommodation.

Hotels by the sea in Barcelona

Barcelona Beach Hotels

Welcome sun, sand, and farniente lovers! Barcelona is a city on the Mediterranean Sea that offers beautiful and lively beaches made for you. This is our selection of hotels near the sea, near the harbour, at the Barceloneta or by seafront.

City Guide

Explore our city guide to discover the Catalan capital. Among the most practical sections to help you prepare for your stay > Airport, Car Parking, Low Emission Zone, Metro, Weather, Map, What to do in 3 days, ideas for routes by district, selected city  tours, monuments and museums and, of course, everything about Gaudí...

When is the best time to visit Barcelona?

To take advantage of the pleasant weather and avoid the tourist crowds, it's best to visit Barcelona in spring (April to June) or autumn (September to November), as these periods offer mild temperatures, interesting cultural events and fewer tourists.

weather forecasts.

What’s hot in Barcelona!

  • Budda Ramen Bar - Barcelona
    Restaurant

    Budda Ramen

    A fusion of Japanese flavors and Mediterranean soul

    Two blocks from Casa Batlló, Budda Ramen is the new gourmet nugget from talented chefs Enric Buendía and Aritz Ribalta (known for their Michelin-starred Kamikaze restaurant).

    Eixample left - Carrer d'Enric Granados, 26
  • Matcha Crew - Barcelona
    Cafe

    Matcha Crew

    Health, energy and well-being in a cup

    Matcha Crew is the ideal place to discover or rediscover the authentic flavors of matcha in a modern, welcoming setting.

    Eixample right - C/ de València, 418
  • Disco Q Pedralbes - Barcelona
    Clubs & Discos

    Disco Q Pedralbes

    Disco Q Pedralbes 40+

    Disco Q Pedralbes is Barcelona's must-visit nightlife destination for 40-somethings.

    Les Corts - C/ de Santa Caterina de Siena, 28
  • Restaurant

    Café Pablo

    A Parisian bistro in the heart of the Picasso Museum

    At Café Pablo, discover an exquisite marriage of Parisian and Catalan culture, in the majestic setting of the Picasso Museum. The restaurant, designed by Michelin-starred chef Romain Fornell, celebrates the artistic relationship between Paris and Barcelona...

    El Born - C/ de Montcada, 15-23,

Your questions > Our answers!

Barcelona.com - 19 Nov 2024 - 08:14
@Virginia
Hello Virginia, Aerobús operates regular departures from Plaça de Catalunya to Barcelona-El Prat airport from 5:00 am. Timetables vary according to destination terminal: To Terminal 1 (line A1): From 5:00 to 6:40: a bus every 10 minutes From 6.40am to 9.55pm: a bus every 5 minutes From 9.55pm to 00.35am: a bus every 10 minutes From 00:35 to 5:00: a bus every 20 minutes To Terminal 2 (line A2): From 5:00 am to 10:30 pm: a bus every 10 minutes From 10:30 pm to 5:00 am: a bus every 20 minutes So, from 5:00 a.m., you'll find a bus every 10 minutes to both terminals. Welcome back,
Barcelona.com - 19 Nov 2024 - 08:14
@Lynn WW
Hello Lynn WW, On December 31, El Corte Inglés in Barcelona's Plaça de Catalunya usually closes earlier than usual. In previous years, the store has closed at 7:00 pm on this day. However, times may vary from year to year. For the most accurate information on December 31, 2024, we recommend consulting the official El Corte Inglés website directly or contacting the store on +34 933 063 800. Best,
Lynn WW - 19 Nov 2024 - 07:54
Closing hours on New Year's Eve
What time will El Corte Ingles at Placa de Cataluna close on 31 December?
Virginia - 19 Nov 2024 - 07:50
Early am bus to airport from Placa catalunya
What time does the Aerobus depart Placa Catalunya around 05:00?
Bigdaddylipscomb - 11 Nov 2024 - 09:42
Math Prodject
Thank You So Much, I had to do a math project on somewhere to go for vacation. This website has carried me through this project Many thank yous.
Barcelona.com - 8 Nov 2024 - 08:46
@Jari
Hello Jari, You can take the Aerobús (A1 or A2) from the airport to Plaça d'Espanya, then transfer to L1 (red line) to Glòries, and walk to your hotel from there. Best,
Jari - 8 Nov 2024 - 08:44
To Hotel Auditori Ribes71
Which metro number? How we reach out to out Hotel (Ribes 71). We arrive Bcn airport at 9pm.
Vadil - 7 Nov 2024 - 08:02
Great exhibition
Great exhibition at Macba till 01/25: "Lunar Ensemble for Uprising Seas" must see
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