Barcelona City Guide

Ever since the Olympic Games were held in Barcelona in 1992, it has enjoyed a new lease of life. Since those games people have really begun to notice the Catalonian capital. The mind-boggling thing is how it wasn't so popular beforehand? Thanks to one Antoni Gaudi, it is where you will find some of the world's most fascinating architecture. It is also where you will find Las Ramblas, one of the world's most vibrant strips. Oh, and then there's the nightlife, the shopping, the restaurants, the people... the list goes on.

Barcelona Weather

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  Partly Cloudy

  max: 17°C

  min: 8°C

• Sat

  

  Overcast

  max: 19°C

  min: 10°C

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  Partly Cloudy

  max: 15°C

  min: 9°C

• Mon

  

  Partly Cloudy

  max: 17°C

  min: 10°C

Reviews of Barcelona from boo.com

• fieldsj7 says:

  “ I just got back from a month and a half Barcelona trip. Overall, I had an incredible time. I'm a student and was definitely on a budget and was able to make the most of my stay, and see most everything that Barcelona had to offer. I ordered a Connect Club card before my trip for 12 euro… more and got discounts at almost every restaurant and bar I went to. You can check out thier website at connectclub.com for a full list of discounts. I really enjoyed the food in Barcelona but it was a good idea to reserach places with good reviews. Be careful on Las Ramblas, it may be convienent to stop there for a quick bite but it's definitely a tourist trap and you'll get caught paying 10+ euro for a drink. Wander around to other parts of town, I would suggest the Gothic or Born areas, those were two of my favorite. Less touristy places are definitely fun to check out, they're a lot less expensive and make you feel like a local!close

  Posted: on Jul 15, 2009 |

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• CiaraMadden says:

  “ Barcelona is the best city i have ever visited. I lived here for 7 months and have also visited a number of times since. The city has so much to offer visitors. The number one reason to visit Barcelona is to see the works of Gaudi all around the city. From Park Guell, Casa Batllo to the… more amazing Sagrada Famillia. Other places to visit are the Picasso museum, the Nou Camp for sports fans and a visit to Placa Espanya is a must for spectacular views of the city, especially at night and where you can also witness the Magic Fountains. The nightlife in Barcelona is another huge attraction with hundreds of bars and clubs to choose from, the best of these being at Port Olympic. Barcelona's public transport is also excellent with a frequent bus and metro system in operation. For those visiting for a short time the Barcelona Hop on Hop off Bus Turistic is a must, ensuring you see as much as possible of what this amazing city has to offer.close

  Posted: on Feb 23, 2009 |

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• pepa says:

  “ We have been really satisfied with Hostel Lenin during our wonderful visit of Barcelona. Location in the centre of the city, everything clean, internet acces whenever we needed... Our room was very very small with the view of the dark atrium but the other Hostel Lenin spaces were roomy and… more lightful and anyway - it was just for sleeping. Thanks to the kind and willing hostel staff!!close

  Tags: Hostel Lenin
  Posted: on Aug 1, 2008 |

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