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This is a complete list of all known hostels in Barcelona. If you know of a Barcelona hostel that isn't listed here, please use the "Add a New Hostel" link at the bottom of the page.
(Badalona)
 "It's a very good youth hostel with Internet (I'm French so it's good for me to dialogue with my family). I was there for four days and it's not expensive. The other clients are very funny. Good...
(Plaza Catalunya)
"Hi everybody, Here we are ¡¡ The most central and cleanest, quietest hostel you can find in a City like Barcelona. We have been open 8 years now, so we know what you need. No problem holiday,...
 "Excellent! - I really enjoyed my stay here! It was fantastic for solo women travelers. Perfect location, quiet area but close to the main square (Within walking distance). Rooms are small but very...
"Our hostel is located in the center of Barcelona's Gothic area in a quiet square next to Las Ramblas. we have 3 rooms , 1 with 4 beds and 2 with 8 beds. you can make your food.... friendly...
(Ciudad Vella (barrio Gotico))
 "Well, it has 2 common areas, a TV room, and a kitchen, in which I met some nice people. If you are stuck for a place, it's not that bad. It's clean and it's in a great location: halfway between...
 "A small, bright, and clean hostel. There are only a few rooms and they are spacious, with bunkbeds and medium size lockers. The bathrooms are clean but unfortunately there is only one toilet...
 "Feetup Hostel - Garden House (previously called the Home Backpackers Hostel) is a fun and colorful hostel. It's a house in a residential area and it feels more like you are hanging out in a house...
 "Bright, clean, relatively new hostel with a common area with some tables. They're often booked in the summer when school groups use the hostel. Each bed in the rooms has a "module". This is a...
 "This is one of the top fun/party hostels in Europe. It's located in Placa Reial, a popular Gaudi-designed square just off of Las Ramblas, Barcelona's main drag. It has a pool table, a nice view...
 "A fairly large HI hostel with several floors. The majority of the guests tend to be Spanish. There is a large common area with tables and TV. The sinks don't have hot water, so shaving is...
 "The first challenge with the Alberg Juvenil Palau is finding it. The streets of the Barri Gotic make navigation difficult. The hostel is located off the left side of the Ramblas, about three...
 "Pension Mari-Luz is a quiet hostel located in a beautiful apartment building a few blocks away from La Rambla. The rooms are very clean, if not very exciting, with bunks, large lockers, a sink,...
 "What we really liked about this place was the location, right off Las Ramblas in the Gothic quarter so you are in the heart of the city. We stepped out the door and felt like we were in the middle...
 "Very new and clean hostel with air conditioning located a few blocks from Las Ramblas. Each bed has a small area surrounded by a curtain for a little bit of privacy and a big locker for your...
 "Gaudi Youth Hostel is reasonably near the center of everything at a great price compared to those around it. Gaudi Youth Hostal is not spic-and-span clean, but it suffices. The staff there is...
 "The Mediterranean Youth Hostel is about fifteen minutes' walk from the hub of Barcelona city, Las Ramblas. But it is easily reached by the metro, and just two minutes from the Girona station....
"The one thing that makes Rambla & Catalunya Hostel a good place to stay is its location. It is right in the middle of the city, and everywhere is accessible by foot if you're fairly healthy. ...
 "Wow i can't believe no one has reviewed this yet. This was a great hostel when we stayed there in july '06. It had only opened five days before we got there, so they were still getting the air...
 "We rented a room with double bed and we got a nice apartment, which was a nice surprise. The location it is perfect, walking distance from everywhere. The staff is very friendly and helpful, they...
 "We stayed in this hostel only nine days after it opened! We only stayed for one night but it was very comfortable and very clean and is bright and modern with spacious rooms. It is very close to...
(Plaza Catalunya)
 "I had a great time staying at alternative creative youth home hostel. location is great, very friendly staff, great vibes and atmosphere, very clean. they have free internet, and they provided all...
 "It felt like home. The people were great, especially Coraly. She was so nice and kind. She took us out to some really awesome clubs and bars, and was a nice host to us. She even made us coffee...
 "The hostel is great! Clean, spacious, safe — you get a key to the locker next to your bed. In each room there is a shower and toilet. When you check in you get your linen, and breakfast is...
"Edelweiss Youth Hostel is the new cosmopolitan, confortable and cozy youth hostel opened June'06 in Barcelona. Is located in the neighborhood of Horta Guinardó, one of Barcelona's most beatiful...
"Owned and managed by 4 friends Downtown Paraiso Hostel offers you comfortable and affordable accommodation on a perfect location. Situated in central Barcelona, 150 meters from the Ramblas, La...
 "I just have been a week to Barcelona and stayed at the Centric Point. The hostel is just amazing. Nice staff, clean rooms, and everything was just perfect. Also the bar is very nice." … "This...
 "One of the best hostels in Barcelona. The neighborhood is a little sketchy, but the hostel itself cheap and clean. There's a kitchen you can cook your own food in, the staff are friendly, the roof...
(Barceloneta Beach)
 "Next to the beach, great hostel with excelent views, 10 minutes walking from the Rambles. Uauu, I spent a great holidays there!" … "Great hostel, a little lacking on the friendly foreigner...
 "Pretty central location, within walking distance to alot of attractions and shops. Staff at Buba's were amazing -- very helpful, kind, and friendly. Atmosphere felt just like home, super comfy!...
 "It's a great residents hall and for tourists. It's fully equipped, clean, and a very nice building with access to three pools —incredible! — and a gym. It's more than you pay for." … "De...
 "Simply the best." … "Was a charming hostel, well located, just five minutes' walk to Rambla and the center of the city. But the staff is very strict referring to the breakfast and the quiet...
"If Barcelona is the place to be, then this is the hostel to be at. Your home away from home, RESPECTFULL AND PEACEFULL ATMOSPHERE located in the centre of the city. It is here where the fun...
 "Gorgerous location, but not close to the the city - We loved this hostel, it was like going back to summer camp. The area is beautiful and quiet. the staff was friendly and helpful. The one...
Barcelona Urbany Hostel, the newest hostel in town! Opened on the 1st of July!It’s modern and trendy and it has been designed with eco-friendly technology.Its brand new building is centrally...
(Plaza Catalunya)
 "This place was perfect for our group. We have a small band of youth players from Saratoga , New York. We needed cheap accommodations, yet private rooms because of the kids age. The Victoria has...
 "Honestly, I haven't been to any other place before so I can't actually make a comparison. Yet I think the hostel is all right. The staff are nice and the dorms are clean. Breakfast was quite good;...
About Arian Youth Hostel Arian youth hostel has recently opened in Barcelona. A nice, welcoming and friendly hostel which is located near some of the most attractive places such as Parc Güell,...
Welcome to the coolest Hostel in town. Barcelona sound Hostel is a brand new Hostel with the perfect location in the city. It is only 2 minutes walking form Les Rambles, the port and inside the...
 "I stayed at this hotel in September. It's up hill in Gracia . The rooms are simple and clean. The only problem is the bathroom, 8 showers and no doors in each one, just courtains so no privacy, in...
 "Nostalgic - When I arrived at the hostel I was normally going to leave after three days and search for a cheaper place. But this place is really great. The owners Toti and Marina are easygoing...
 "I liked it a lot, very nice service and very nice attention. I would like to go another time." … "We checked out a bunch of hostels in the area before checking into this one. The person at...
 "Extraordinary! - Maybe at first you could think that is not for you (the shower in the bedroom). but the Graffiti Hostel is the most, most, most hostel in Barcelona! The guys of the staff are...
Catalina is a hostel situated in the most glamorous area of Barcelona and just a few minutes walk from everything (shops, restaurants, pubs, etc.) The hostel has mixed and female rooms en suite y...
If you are looking for a place that is welcoming, friendly, clean, spacious, fun and personalized? Then welcome to Mellow Hostel Barcelona! Mellow is the youngest hostel in town with a honestly...
 "Great - I had a great room at the hostel. The staff will help you in every situation. Also there was a kitchen where you can prepare food and things. It was really nice to stay there." …...
Pension Luis is very centrally located on calle Hospital, one of the main streets of Barcelona, in the Raval district. Most museums and tourist attractions are within a walking distance. La...
 "Sant Jordi Alberg is a superb hostel and it's enjoyable to stay here. It's got a great location -- it's within walking distance from Plaza Catalyna, which is as close to the town's center as you...
"Agora BCN is transformed from a university dorm room, and offers one- to four-person rooms with a shared bathroom. The Location It is not in a downtown location (hence its cheaper price),...
 "An average hostel in a good location. The entrance looks really nice and modern, but unfortunately the rest of the hostel isn't nearly as impressive. The condition and cleanliness of the rest of...
 "Amazing hostel for the area alone. Three blocks off of the extremely posh Pg. de Garcia, and also three blocks away from the Gothic District, this place is in a good neighborhood, and situated...
 "This hostel is the sister hostel of the Sant Jordi on Paseig de Gracia. The staff is excellent, no one bothers you. It is extremely spacious and super clean. Having been to other hostels in Europe...
 "We stayed in this hostel a few weeks ago; it's quite far from the center but just a two-minute walk to the nearest Metro station and it's nice and quiet at night. The six-bedrooms are squashed...
 "A pretty place that located near the la ramblas, easy to go everywhere by foot, has clean beds and bath, friendly staff and free internet connection. I also like the friendly atmosphere of the...
Sant Jordi Sants Hostel is hostel located only 10 minutes walking from Sants Station, the main train station in Barcelona and 7 min walking from Camp Nou, Barça stadium. This hostel has facilities...
Studio is located in a historic part of the city, at only 10 minutes from the centre by Metro, with double and triple rooms with bathroom, breakfast included and perfectly communicated with all of...
Are you looking for a nice and peaceful place to stay, far from the party with drunk people? If so ,THIS IS YOUR HOSTEL! YOU´LL HAVE A NICE TIME HERE AND ENJOY THE CITY. IN THIS HOSTEL WE WON´T...
Our hostel is NICE, SMALL, PERFECTLY LOCATED, COMFORTABLE, CLEAN and has a VERY HIGH QUALITY STANDARD. Made for hikers and travelers who don`t want to spend much money but who want a really...
Pere Felip Monlau Youth Hostel was inaugurated in January 1997, as part of a deal with the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. The hostel accommodates students of both genres and includes 258...
 "My worst experience ever - These apartments are like something from a horror movie. Words cannot describe this place, but I'll give it a try. Do you like giant cockroaches that are not afraid of...
Torre Girona Youth Hostel is located at the Campus Nord (Northem Campus) of the UPC, in the district of Pedralbes, was inaugurated in June 2002, as part of a deal with the Universitat Politecnica...
 "A very basic hostel with a small common area with a TV. The location just off of Las Ramblas and next to the Placa Reial is the best feature of this hostel. There are no fans or A/C in the...
 "Very fun atmosphere - While this hostel was a little hard to find, it was totally worth it. It was run by four Chilean brothers who were a blast to hang out with. We only planned on staying two...
"The college dorm that also serves as a hostel. The location is the biggest issue with this one since the closest metro stop is about a kilometer away. There are several bus lines within a couple...
 "A hostel on a hill converted from a beautiful old mansion. It's a 5 to 10 minute uphill walk from the nearest metro stop. It's in a quiet area far from the Barcelona nightlife centered around Las...
 "This hostel has excellent service by the staff, who are always there to help you with any trouble there might be. I liked it there!!!" … "This is a small hostel with a common area with...
(El Prat de Llobregat)
"It is a modern, innovative, sustainable and environmentally eloquent building, well integrated in its environment. Newly built, it is free from architectural barriers and it has maximum category....
"Owned and managed by 4 friends Venecia Hostel offers you comfortable and affordable accommodation on a perfect location. Situated in central Barcelona, just a few steps from the Ramblas and the...
 "It's a very cheap and clean hostel. You can have private rooms or larger rooms with about 4 beds. There's a kitchen where to cook stuff that you buy OUTSIDE the hostel (i.e. the hostel doesn't...
Ramblas Market is a hostel located in the heart of Barcelona, just near the famous Market 'Mercado de la Boqueria', the nicest one in the city. The hostel has three floors and a solarium-terrace so...
 "This place is awesome!!! My friend and I did a nine-week tour of Europe, and this place was, without a doubt, one of the best we stayed in on the entire tour. It's perfectly located just off Las...
 "This is the worst hostel I have ever been to. It was so dirty and full of bugs that I had to change to another hostel. I was told it was going to be fumigated the following week, but they rented...
 "I visited this place last year. I liked it. Yeah, sure, It's a bit weird, and it could use some paint, and maybe some new beds. When you backpack the most important things about the place you're...
 "This hostel is great. We have stayed there for a few days. The staff was awesome; they gave us great tips. The place is very clean, and it has free laundry service and a great location!" …...
 "It was a great experience. It was located at the end of Las Ramblas. It has free Internet, which is a plus and the staff were very hospitable. The hostel was one of the cleanest that we have...
C/Rierabaixa 2,2,2, C/Taller 82,4,2
 "Stayed here for three nites, wasnt what expected, bit of a dump to say the least. pictures are a little misleading, bathrooms are dirty, bedrooms are very cramped. security is very poor. staff...
 "I stayed here with a friend when we couldn't get anything else in Barcelona. It was pretty crazy. There were about 50 people in a tiny area, which was very cramped, and only two showers and...

Barcelona Others

‘Picasso Boarding House’ is located in Las Ramblas, one of the most central famous and alternative neighbourhoods.We offer single, double, twin, triple (3 single beds) and quadruple rooms (Triple...
The Residència Erasmus Gràcia is a student residence, located in the neighborhood of Gràcia, right at the heart of Barcelona. It is a very comfortable place to stay with a good mixture of triple,...
The CSIC Hall of Residence is situated in the centre of Barcelona, just a few metres away from La Rambla and Plaça Catalunya, within the district of Ciutat Vella. The Hall of Residence comprises...

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Barcelona Travel Tips & Suggestions

Comment by Cbyagzvm
It's so interesting there.
Comment by marica
Barcelona is beautiful city! If you are thinking about Barcelona -- do not think, just go!
Comment by Anonymous
I did not find the city threatening. Of course you should look after your belongings, but I did not take any more precautions than I would in my hometown. There are many excellent bars and cafes -- I could think of nothing better than spending the day sightseeing (Sagrada Familia, Parc Guell), and the evenings barhopping.
Comment by Anonymous
While I enjoyed my stay in Barcelona, I would not rate it as a great city. I agree about the "criminal" feel to the city -- lots of cons trying to rip you off there. We visited in early May, and it seemed that there were hardly any natives at all! Granted, I am a tourist as well, but the city didn't seem to hold an authentic feel like a lot of other places I visited. I felt like I had to watch my back at all times while walking around day or night.
Comment by Anonymous
I went on a monthlong tour of Europe in 2005, visiting London, Paris, Rome, and Barcelona each for one week. Barcelona was the only city where I made a point to leave early. It does have its finer points -- the Marina and beaches were worth visiting -- but the heart of the city, Ramblas, had a very tense, uneasy feeling about it. I couldn't put my finger on it, but I knew that the city did not have a homey or vacationy feeling about it. In the evenings, it became apparent very quickly that this area draws a big drunk and wild crowd. Now, I love drinking and partying myself, but this was not a fun, happy crowd -- it was the sort of crowd that brought around lots of crime, drugs, and violence. I wish I could say that the Cultural scene would save my trip, but that was disappointing too. I was not moved by any one particular structure, and I am easily moved. If you find yourself there already, I recommend taking a bus tour of the city, stopping at the interesting spots, and heading to another city. I find it very difficult to write this, my own hometown isn't any more or less interesting, so keep the positive reviews here in mind. But there was way too much buzz in the air about how much danger there was, especially for such a small city, to let other people visit here uninformed. I was only there four days, but my own experiences included having to lock myself in my hostel room because bands of drunk soccer hooligans (other guests) were looking for people to beat inside the hostel while the staff did nothing, and a friend of mine being ripped off at a bar, kicked out, then having to fight to not to get pulled into a side street on Ramblas, so he would not get shot in an alley by a local drug dealer. No thank you.
Comment by Breanna Burrell
It has so many fascinating sites. I loved it. Anyone and everyone should consider visiting this wondrous city.
Comment by Anonymous
There aren't many Catalans/Spaniards in central Barcelona. A tip from a local -- avoid summer at all costs. Barcelona is much better any other time of the year.
Comment by Anonymous
I just returned to New York from a my first European vacation and Barcelona was my favorite part. I loved the energy of this intense city. I do not speak Spanish but managed to meet some really amazing people. I think Barcelona is the kind of place that you either love or you hate. I loved it and hope to return one day.
Comment by Stewe
Yeah, it smells a bit but if you're going around all the cool narrow streets and small pubs which never shut (3 a.m. bar crawl) and having fun instead of sulking then it rocks. If you really want to enjoy it, go in the winter months -- it's much quieter and you have to learn Spanish fast. There's barely any tourists, and three Spanish birds to a bloke in the pub. And check out the Cathedral!
Comment by Anonymous
If you are a girl and going to a club late at night, it's safer to go with male company can you can trust! You may get trouble with drunk people at night so stay with a group to be safer.
Comment by Carlos
I just got back from a five-day trip to Barcelona. I must say it was overall a huge disappointment. First the good. There are many things to see there during the day into the early evening hours. The metro system is fairly good overall so it does not take long to get to where you want to go. Taxi cabs fares are also fairly cheap compared to any other place I have been to and should be taken advantage of when you are pressed for time. At night many of the places that were closed or seemed shut down open up and several neighborhoods become lively. Now for the bad. The city has a horrendous stench that actually gets worse when you are not in a heavy tourist area. I have found that locals take their dogs for walks and allow them to pee and poop right on the sidewalk. I have also seen locals and tourists doing the same, including vomitting. So if you are wondering where the stench was coming from, now you know. In the tourist areas the Catalan people are mixed in how they treat you, however in the non-tourist areas you can forget about it. Even if you are of Spanish descent like me and can communicate with them effectively, they treat you poorly overall. At first I thought it was because I was a tourist, but I found a nice Venezuelan shop owner who (without me asking) began to tell me about the cold Catalan people and how much she hates the city (she's been there eight years). Though I did not get anything stolen from me nor did I witness any thefts, I was told horror stories by family who I went there with as well as folks I met there. I never felt safe in the city at all, and I haven't felt that way about any city since New York in the '80s. All in all I would likely never go there again. I would recommend never going, but then again there are some really nice classic sites to visit.
Comment by Anonymous
We had no problems in Barcelona. Everyone was friendly enough and those who didn't speak English were very patient with my pseudo-Spanish-Italian! Gorgeous cathedrals, fun art galleries, and the magic fountain is a spectacle in itself! Getting to Neucamp was an adventure (we ended up at the end of the line where no one had seen lost, pale Scottish people before) but once we were there it was easy enough to get back! Everything public oriented was in at least three languages and the streets were like most other cities. You just need to keep your eyes open for weirdos, a couple had their bag nicked as we were talking with them, but not much harm was done. I've been in cities where you'd be stabbed over a bag!
Comment by Anonymous
Barcelona was the most disappointing city of all the cities we visited during our four-week vacation to Europe. It was just another large city, very smelly, fairly unfriendly, and we had the worst hostel!
Comment by Kelly
Barcelona was really just a big city. It has some really amazing sites and a very pretty beach but it isn't a beautiful coastal city like those in France at all. The streets do not feel safe and the men were absolutely awful. From what I heard traveling it has a lot to do with blonde hair, but when in Las Ramblas and the surrounding area strangers and especially the shop owners harrassed me. They would literally not leave me alone and would follow me out of the stores trying to make me say I would date them and they would offer me huge discounts but not my friend. It was so bad we ended up leaving the area and going back to the hostel.
Comment by Erin C
There are many restaraunts owned by the same people that own Quinze Nits on Placa Reial... pick up some of their business cards at the front desk of the different places they own so you won't have to wait for hours... (I recommend Crema Canela on Placa Reial...it's SOO good!)
Comment by Anonymous
Barcelona is great! There is SO much to do. If you are bored you must be dead or not trying, because there is something for everyone. Try and visit early in the summer or late spring. The weather will be warm but not hot and the crowds will be smaller. You MUST eat at Quinze Nits in Placa Real. But be warned there will be a line up that starts an hour before they open (8ish) and will remain until after 12. Also, try to go to the Chocolate Museum.
Comment by Anonymous
Be careful with your things! My friend's wallet got stolen on the underground and the thief could just walk away since we had no real proof! And at the beach I actually saw a guy steal a bag from a girl who was sunbathing, pretty sad because I went over to tell her and she started crying, saying it was the second bag that week. ALWAYS keep an eye on your stuff and never put it just in your pocket or backpack, hang it around your body with those special little bags and then lock those up! It's the only way to be sure! Great city besides that.
Comment by Erin C.
I have been studying in Barcelona for 6 months now and it´s going to be very hard to leave! It is a bustling city with so much to do. I would give yourself AT LEAST 3-5 days in Barcelona if you want to explore. Some things that you don't want to miss: Sagrada Familia, Montjuic, Casa Mila, Picsso Museum, Tibidabo, Parc Guell, the Boqeria (open air market), Jardins de Labrinth, the port, beaches, and take a day trip take the metro up to Montsterat, a 1000 year old monestary on top of a cliff, lots of hiking up there too. YES, the city is smelly, people can be pushy, and I have gotten my bag stolen...but try to look beyond that and appreciate what the city has to offer. If you are smart and don´t carry your passport or credit cards with you when you are on Las Ramblas especially, you´ll be fine.
Comment by Anonymous
Please watch your bags and personal belongings. We were warned but my friend set her bag down at an internet cafe, right next to her foot, and it was stolen within a couple minutes. I've heard dozens of theft stories from other Barcelona visitors. Please never put your things down and be aware! Have fun... oh yeah, and Dino's Gelato is amazing!
Comment by T & B
VEGETARIANS BEWARE ... you very well might go hungry in Barcelona! Not a lot of veggie food in Catalonia. Be prepared for lots of omelettes and fries. I got sick from being there for 12 days because there was nothing substantial for me to eat there. There appear to be 5 food types ham, potatoes, tomatoes, eggs and cheese, bread, and cakes. If you are vegan, forget about it! The worst thing is no hostels have kitchens, so you can't even cook your own veggie food. Being constantly hungry ruined my trip here... and it only gets worse when you venture outside Barcelona. Pizza hut and Burger king and Subway will be happy sights for vegetarians in Catalonia!
Comment by Anonymous
It took me 5 minutes to fall in love with Barcelona! There is so much to see and do, and the nightlife is amazing. Great shopping, great dining, and beautiful beaches. Perhaps the best thing about this city is the people ... they have a real lust for life.
Comment by RAC
PEE-U! This city STINKS!!!! Smelliest city I've ever been too. It's just generally cramped, crowded, dirty, and filthy. I was really excited to be going to Barcelona, after having so many people tell me how great it was, but totally dissappointed after having spent 6 days there. I thought it would be a bright, open, airy, mediterranean city with a great climate and interesting people. It was the total opposite. I've never seen so many ugly people! And the humidity made New York seem like a paradise. I'll take Madrid any day over Barcelona. Though I was never robbed, a surprising number of people told me they had their pockets picked. Yes the Sagrada Famillia is magnificent, and ok, I had a GREAT time hanging out in park Ciutadella on Sunday, but overall I wouldn't go back.
Comment by Anonymous
Paella and wine is the best thing ever. Barcelona is awesome. Sangreia is cool. After you are done here, go to San Sebastian. It's even better.
Comment by Anonymous
I would not go back to Barcelona. The whole city seems to have a sewerage smell about it which is very unpleasant. The back streets also don't feel very safe. It seems like a fairly poor city. It also takes a lot of walking around to get from one sight to another. Having said all that, the old palace (now an art gallery) is utterly magnificent and provides a commanding view of the city. Gaudi's cathedral is also an impressive spectacle of engineering. Some of the more busy streets become beautiful and very pleasant at night, but plain by day. The city is worth stopping by if you're in or near the region but I wouldn't plan a holiday specially to Barcelona.
Comment by Ly Anh Dang
I love this city, the architecture and culture are so amazing. I met my boyfriend here two years ago and we are coming back to celebrate!
Comment by Anonymous
Barcelona is, without a doubt, my favourite city in Europe, it's hot, seasoned, rich, fun, exciting and very cheap!! Lots of interesting artists doing their thing on the streets, in the parks and of course on the beach. The atmosphere is more than chilled in this sizzling hot environment... you must go to the sonar festival and enjoy sitting under the palm trees as the early morning sun gradually heats up yet another glorious day. PS -- Rent a car if you can.
Comment by Toronto
Party at Danzatoria in Tibidabo and eat at Quinze Nits just off La Rambla in Placa Reial! Barcelona is an amazing city!!!
Comment by Tracy
I love this city, this wine is cheap the food is good and the locals are friendly.
Comment by Anonymous
If you're looking for a good free map of Barcelona, don't use the one the tourist office gives you for the Bus Turistic. Instead, ask them for a brochure from City Tour by ALSAtouring. This brochure includes a map that actually details all of Barcelona's streets, especially the confusing ones in Barri Gotic and Ribera. This is essential to finding your way around.
Comment by Peter
If you visit the Sagrada Familia make sure you climb the towers. But take the stairs, they are free and you have many more vantage points. Make sure you are not afraid of heights!
Comment by Clare
Be warned if you're travelling in Barcelona during August - I arrived in late August expecting to easily get into one of the many hostels - it took 5 hours on the telephone before we found one.....SO BOOK!
Comment by Paul
The fountains are accompanied by music on Sunday nights at 9 pm. Drink at Schilling, eat at Oolong, chill at Parc Guell, visit La Perdera and watch out for pickpockets, especially if you're carrying a rucksack. A wonderful city. Oh, and do try and speak the language, they appreciate it, even if you are speaking Spanish instead of Catalan!!
Comment by Josh
This is the best city in Western Europe. You will definitely have fun here, either wandering the alleys, hanging out at the beach or partying at night/dawn. Gaudi's architecture is phenomenal. And for some reason, they have really excellent chicken dishes here. Be careful late at night in the alleys though.
Comment by Anonymous
While you're in Barcelona in the evening, grab some new friends from the hostel and go check out the "Magic Fountains" nighttime fountains/lights show (ask your hostel front desk person for directions).
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Barcelona
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La Plaça Reial, a Gaudi-designed square off of Las Ramblas
Nearest Places:

Cerdanyola del Vallès (11 Km / 7 mi.)
Castellbisbal (16 Km / 10 mi.)
Fuerteventura (17 Km / 11 mi.)
El Masnou (18 Km / 11 mi.)
Castelldefels (19 Km / 12 mi.)
Cabrera de Mar (26 Km / 16 mi.)
Mataro (30 Km / 19 mi.)
Sitges (Barcelona) (33 Km / 20 mi.)
Sitges (33 Km / 20 mi.)
Monistrol de Montserrat (34 Km / 21 mi.)

Barcelona Travel Tips:

• Barcelona is a favorite city of many travellers, but be warned that theft is extremely common. Put your wallet in your front pocket, watch your bags at all times, and make sure nothing can be grabbed from the back of your backpack while you're wearing it.
• Avoid the restaurants on the main strip of Las Ramblas. They're overpriced and the food isn't very good. When you're on Las Ramblas, pick a restaurant on any side street instead.

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