Beautiful beaches, cool clubs and amazing architecture make Barcelona the perfect choice for a short break.
Base yourself around the bustling Ramblas area and you’ll never be far from the designer shops, stylish restaurants and busy tapas bars.
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| 1. Walking tours from only $53 |
| 2. Visit the Monserrat Monastery; half-day tours cost from $67 |
| 3. Dance on the tables in Port Olympic |
| 4. Visit the Picasso Museum |
| 5. People-watch on Las Ramblas |
| 6. Eat paella marinera al fresco |
| 7. Head for the Placa de Catalunya for some retail therapy |
| 8. Gaze up at the awe-inspiring Sagrada Familia |
| 9. Share tapas in the Ciutat Vella |
| 10. Jump on the cable car for a bird’s eye view of Barcelona |
From Barcelona’s airport, trains leave every 30 minutes to Sants Estació where you can pick up the metro into the center. Alternatively, the Aerobús leaves every 15 minutes and takes about half an hour to reach Plaça de Catalunya, longer in rush hour. Taxis are the only option if you arrive after 11.30pm: there’s a list of fares near Baggage Claim.
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| Barcelona Mar Youth Hostel | For a safe, secure budget base in the heart of Ramblas, the Barcelona Mar Youth Hostel is a reliable choice and its facilities are first-rate. |
| Roma Reial | With an address overlooking one of the Gothic Quarter’s most famous squares, the Plaza Reial, the Roma Reial is a young and fun place in a great location. |
| Lleo Hotel | This elegant and rather splendid hotel in Barcelona’s intriguing Gothic Quarter is an ideal base for a stay in Barcelona. |