Place

La Rambla

La Rambla is Barcelona's most prominent landmark. La Rambla Boulevard stretches from the harbour to the Palace of Catalonia and is arguably the busiest place in Barcelona. The street is decorated with flowers, and the sight of people makes La Rambla an exciting and enjoyable place to spend time. The area is full of restaurants, cafés and bars, making it a place frequented by tourists and locals alike. All the night parties and dance bars keep the place active throughout the night, usually leaving every tourist wondering whether the people of this city ever sleep..!

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Festa de Gràcia

Attraction

One of the largest festivals in Barcelona.

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Anella Olímpica

Attraction

The "Olympic Ring" is a group of sports stadiums around the Estadi Olímpic, containing a number of facilities for diving and swimming competitions.

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Parc Gaell

Garden

is a wide garden complex with a structure on the hill of el Carmel designed by Gaudy.

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Sarria

Village

A small village in the middle of Barcelona with narrow streets and lovely olden style houses.

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Teatre Lliure

Theatre

One of the most prestigious theaters of the country, it is distinguished for producing some of the best contemporary dance and music pieces of the world.

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Tibidabo

Hill

It is located on the mountains and offers a breathtaking view of the city.

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What to do with Children in Tow

Activity

Tibidabo Funfair "The Magic Mountain" A superb funfair with several rides, it is an absolute gem for kids and is a great place to have some quality family time. Address: On Tibidabo Mountain Admission: Adults 15Euro, children under 110cms in height, 4Euro. Prices allow unlimited use of the attractions and rides. Open: weekends and fiestas only until June, then daily in July and August.

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Barri Gotic

Town

Barri Gottic (or The Gothic Quarter) is Barcelona's old town. The area is home to winding streets, hidden squares and gothic old buildings. Tourists can visit the Cathedral of Santa Eulalia, the Church of Santa Maria del Pi, the Basilica of Santa Maria del Mar, and the Picasso Museum within the Barri Gottic compound. Visitors will enjoy the trip back in time to old Barcelona.

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Casa Batlla

Building

Another design by Antoni Gaud and Josep Maria Jujol, built in 1905-1907. It is located at 43, Passeig de Gracia.

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Casa Mila

Building

Better known as La Pedrera or 'The Quarry', it was designed by the Catalan architect Antoni Gaud and built in 1905-1907 and has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can see it at 92, Passeig de Gracia.

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Maharaja Restaurante

Maharaja is an Indian restaurant located in the Rambla area of Barcelona. The restaurant opened in 2001 and serves a variety of Indian delicacies, including tandoori chicken, daal, naan, samosas, pakoras and plenty more.

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Alkimia

A very good restaurant boasting new Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine under Ferran Adria. Its dacor is minimalist and ensures that you keep your attention towards the food, and is quite easily, one of the best restaurants in the city.

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Ca l'Isidre

Ca l'Isidre is a traditional restaurant that serves a wide variety of dishes and Spanish wines. The restaurant is excellently decorated with lithographs and paintings by well-known Catalan artists and highlights Catalan culture very well.

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Gaig

The restaurant, very famous in the city, is named after Carles Gaig, who is an exceptionally skilled chef and combines traditional Catalan cuisine with his own innovative ideas. The atmosphere is superb as the hotel is housed in an old inn and is a great place to dine!

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Jean-Luc Figueras

Set up inside a villa, the chef Jean-Luc treats you to a traditional Catalan menu with some customizations and innovations. An overall great place to eat where the atmosphere is very sober and modern.

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Botafumeiro Moncho

Considered to be the best seafood restaurant in town, this is one of the best places for shellfish and fish dishes. The superb meat dishes are also worth a mention. The atmosphere is also superb and it's a great place to dine in.Great for a romantic meal or for a group celebration.

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Arc Cafe

Arc Cafe is a great little cafe in the Gothic Quarter which is the best place to have some gastronomic selections with a strong Mediterranean influence. The atmosphere is tranquil and relaxed and it is an ideal place, especially for younger visitors.

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El Race d'en Balta

A very lively restaurant with a great menu, it looks like an old guest house and modern art gallery rolled into one. The menu changes every season and is great for a younger clientele.

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Mama Cafe

One of the more stylish restaurants, it has an open kitchen and excellent service! The food is simply superb and the salads are always fresh. It has an excellent atmosphere and is a great restaurant to dine in. Make reservations!

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Agut d'Avignon

One of the best restaurants in the city, it's been around for over 40 years and boasts patrons such as politicians, writers, industrialists, artists and even the king and some visiting dignitaries. Overall, a great restaurant.

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Hotel Arts

The marriage of New York design with Barcelona money has produced an enormous success called Hotel Arts. Getting awards is nothing new for this hotel which has received many including several for 'Best Hotel'. Strategically located near the beachside, the crystal clear waters and the sandy beaches that shelve gently into the azure blue sea are amazing sights that are visible from all 483 rooms of this delightful hotel.

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Hotel Palace (Ritz)

Dripping with opulence, style and elegance, the Ritz has maintained the aura of glamour that surrounds it.Every guest who walks through the doors of this hotel is treated like a VIP. Stunning halls and foyers with dazzling chandeliers, rich fabrics and an ambience that screams luxury, the Hotel Palace is the place where all the celebrities flock. From Sophia Loren, Ava Gadner and Woody Allen to Mikhael Gorbachev and Queen Rania of Jordan, the Ritz has hosted the rich and the famous and continues to do so. The handsomely decorated rooms and the lavish marble bathrooms modeled on ancient Roman spas, make this hotel fit for a king. Guests can enjoy pre-prandial drinks in the Scotch Bar, a bar in the purest English style. For dinner there is a choice of restaurants to pamper your gastronomical desires, Diana;s Garden, the Caelis Restaurant and Dawn Petite Brasserie.

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Avenida Palace

Expensive Hotels

Nestled among elegant shops and apartment buildings, this hotel is located in the central city area within walking distance of Barcelona's major attractions. Popular with celebrity guests, this hotel hosted the Beatles, who stayed in the master suite after their only concert in Barcelona, in June 1965. The hotel is famous for its classical Catalonian hospitality. Everything at the Avenida Palace, the fresh flowers, antiques and 1950s-era accessories that fill the public rooms evoke an old world sense of charm. The courteous and competent staff is a sterling example of modern efficiency and always available to satisfy your needs. The standard rooms are decorated in traditional style. Non-smoking rooms are available on request. There are soundproof rooms as well that range from midsize to spacious. All amenities are provided to make your stay comfortable. Bathrooms with dual basins, tub/shower combinations and heat lamps are provided with every room. An elaborate breakfast buffet is served in the breakfast room. Meeting/conference facilities are available for up to 300 people.

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Barcelona Hilton

Luxury Hotels

The Hilton is located in the middle of one of Barcelona's main financial districts, close to the metro stop. Spread across 11 floors, this is a five-star hotel which gives assurance of quality that goes with a name. The Hilton doesn't disappoint in any way. It impresses in its sleek sophistication evident in the lobby where velvet chairs invite you to sit back and relax. The public areas are furnished according to the set norms of the Hilton. The rooms are large and well equipped. Thick carpets and rich wood decor grace the guest rooms. The bathrooms are equally impressive with all the trappings including dual basins and robes. There are separate units reserved exclusively for women.

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Gran Hotel La Florida

If exclusivity were to be given a name, this would be it. Set in a fairy tale setting on a hilltop, Mount Tibidabo, this luxury boutique hotel offers breathtaking views over Barcelona, the Mediterranean and the snow-capped Pyrenees. Since the beginning the Gran Hotel La Florida has been considered the finest hotel in Barcelona. It has been the hotel of choice of Spanish aristocracy, movie stars and monarchy who came to enjoy the fresh air on the hilltop. During the World War II, it was used as a hospital. After years of renovation, the hotel was opened once again to guests in 2003. A team of prolific artists and designers got together to come up with a design that is at once romantic, exquisite and lavish. The art on display throughout the hotel is enough to arouse the envy of many a high-profile gallery.

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Constanza

Conveniently located within easy walking distance of the shopping, cultural and culinary area of La Ribera, the Constanza, which has been recently renovated, is a study in cool, elegant chic. Even though it doesn’t have a rooftop pool or city views, it offers good value for its price range. The white boxy couches with red trim in the lobby create a smart and trendy look. The breakfast room is decorated with flower prints. Bedrooms are bright and fresh with a no-frills décor. The leather trimmed furniture, white cotton sheets and throw cushions give a feel of comfort and relaxation. All rooms have an attached bathroom with shower. Some of the rooms are small while others in front are noisy. You are lucky if you manage to book a room with its own private terrace for then you’ve really got your money’s worth.

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Duques de Bergara

Moderate Hotels

The Hotel gets its name from the Duke of Bergara, for whom a town house was built in 1898 by the architect Emilio Salas y Cortes who was a protégé of Antoni Gaudi, the famous Spanish architect. The hotel retains the original wood-molded ceiling with a rose dome on the first floor. Stained glass panels in the reception area display the heraldic coat of arms of the Duke of Bergara, the original occupant of the building. In 1998 with the addition of a new seven storey tower, the original structure more than doubled in size. Conservative, traditional comforts are provided in the guests rooms. Large comfortable beds, mattresses of superior quality, elegant fabrics and good lighting ensure the guests a satisfying stay. The bathrooms are spacious and are equipped with tub/shower combinations. Some of the other facilities include a restaurant, café/bar, outdoor pool, limited room service, laundry and dry cleaning and internet access.

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Hotel Neri

A renovated 18th century palace in Barcelona's Gothic Quarter, the Hotel Neri is on an unassuming alley near the cathedral. Warm golden hues, velvet drapes and echoing hallways express the romanticism that the Hotel Neri is gaining a reputation for. Cozy intimacy is apparent in the plush bedrooms with cotton sheets of superior quality, pillow cases of shot-silk, throws and rugs. Incense and candles at the minibar add an exotic touch. A charming library for the more literary minded guests is on the ground floor near the reception. One of the hotel's two suites was occupied by John Malkovich for a month while his play 'Hysteria' was being performed at a local theatre. In the labyrinth of the Gothic Quarters, the Hotel Neri has the advantage of having some open space; a terrace for coffee and cocktails and a rooftop garden with jasmine plants and creepers. The Catalan cuisine restaurant, which is somewhat overpriced, serves super chef Ferran Adria's gourmet dishes. Some of the hotel's services include a cafe bar, limited room service, baby sitting, laundry service and dry cleaning and non-smoking rooms.

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Marina Folch

Moderate Hotels

This is an unpretentious, uncomplicated and comfortable guesthouse which is gaining popularity among those who come on holiday on a budget. Visitors to this guesthouse enjoy all the charm associated with living near the sea without having to shell out huge sums of money. It is located in Barceloneta, the old fisherman's district, an area which is not too great on budget accommodation. In this scenario, the Marina Folch stands out as a jewel. From the spotlessly clean rooms that offer essential comfort minus the frills to the bathrooms with showers, this is one place where you can peacefully retreat after a hectic day of sight-seeing or shopping. Truly a haven of tranquility, away from the city noises, this hotel is a real blessing though its location, above a restaurant run by the same management, makes it a little noisy at mealtimes.

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Hotel Astoria

Moderate Hotels

A member of the Derby chain of hotels, the Hotel Astoria is close to Diagonal Metro station and Place Catalunya and Ramblas. Moorish and Andalusian styles are evident in the public rooms of the hotel which are characterized by high ceilings, geometric designs and brass-studded detail. Walls are decorated with frescoes. The newly decorated rooms are midsize and comfortable and have gleaming white walls. Soundproofing is another feature present in all the rooms. Slick louvered closets add to the modern feel of the rooms. Private bathrooms are equipped with showers.