Barcelona is a city full of fun and adventure. It is situated in the Catalonia region of Spain and is the Spanish second city. Famed for its stunning architecture and a cityscape that features buildings from Gaudi, Barcelona is one of the most popular tourist destinations throughout the whole Spain and for a city break it is simply unbeatable.
To say that Barcelona is vibrant would be an understatement, the city has an unrivalled atmosphere and a cosmopolitan buzz that unique to the city. This buzz is never more apparent than as you stroll the famous Ramblas taking in the sights and enjoying the many street entertainers that line the street. Then finish your walk with a relaxing coffee or beer in one of the many coffee shops that line the Square that tops the Ramblas.
Barcelona has many great hotels for you to chose from and these range from boutique luxury to the larger city hotels you might expect from a large city. Whatever your preference price wise, five star to discount range you will find suitable Barcelona hotels to suit any budget.
The city has a unique situation as it is located on the Iberian Peninsula sea overlooking the Mediterranean sea and even has its own long sandy beach which is very popular during the warmer summer months. Barcelona is popular year round as the weather is mild throughout most of the year however July and August are the busiest months to book Hotels in Barcelona as they are the warmest months when temperatures can climb to an impressive 82 degrees Fahrenheit.
When travelling to Barcelona there are a number of choices of airport, the closest being Barcelona airport (BCN) which is only 6 miles from the city centre and is the perfect choice for your city break. Some budget airlines fly to Gerona airport and xxx however if you fly to one of these and plan to travel to Barcelona you may wish to make bus or train arrangements to transfer you from the airports to the city as Taxis can be very expensive.
When you arrive in Barcelona you will never be short of things to do. Just wandering around the city is an attraction in itself as the buildings are stunning with the famous Gaudi architecture being a main highlight. The best examples of which can be found lining the streets in the example area and of cause the stunning cathedral Sagrada Familia. However the great architecture is not all the city has to offer, you could chose to visit the famous Barcelona zoo, the marina with its outstanding aquarium. For football fans the highlight must surely be Nou Camp – the famous home of Barcelona FC. And for nostalgia why not visit the Olympic stadium made famous by the 1992 Spanish spectacular.
Here at Barcelonahotels.co.uk we have a real love for the city of Barcelona and its people and we love to help customers get the best deal on hotels in the city – bringing you a huge choice and special price deals on Hotels in Barcelona to ensure you never spend more on your stay than you have to. Start your hotel search online today and see how much you can save. We know that whatever you chose – Barcelona as a city will not disappoint.
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