| It can be difficult sometimes knowing exactly where to | | | | Barri Gotic is central and close enough to the beach, |
| stay in a city when it is the first ever visit to that place. | | | | the marina and La Rambla. |
| Barcelona as a city is a great place to spend a few | | | | Sagrada Familia is a nice area which is still very central, |
| days, but where should you stay and in what area? | | | | has many bars and restaurants and is still very central |
| Below we discuss a few of the areas you might want | | | | and also a short bus ride down to the sea-front. |
| to stay in for your trip to Barcelona. | | | | Sagrada Familia is famous for the church build by |
| La Rambla (also sometimes written as Las Ramblas) | | | | Gaudi and this is one area you will want to visit for |
| is very much the hub of activity for tourists and there | | | | sure during your time in Barcelona, even if you do not |
| are several hotels and rental apartments in this area. | | | | choose to stay here. There are many vacation |
| The area has a lot of restaurants and bars and is well | | | | apartment rentals in this area and a few good hotels. |
| connected in terms of buses and the metro and is | | | | Montjuic is a good area if you want to stay slightly out |
| within walking distance of the marina and sea-front. On | | | | of the basin which is Barcelona, with Montjuic situated |
| the down side, this area can perhaps be a bit too | | | | on top of a huge hill, with a wonderful view overlooking |
| crowded and noisy at night time and for this reason | | | | the port and marina and with a great view of the city |
| you might want to be near to but not exactly in this | | | | as a whole. There are a few high quality hotels around |
| area. It really depends on your age, your reason for | | | | Montjuic, although fewer local bars and restaurants. |
| visiting Barcelona and your preferences. | | | | Exiample is a popular area to stay in, with its nice |
| Barri Gotic ajoins La Rambla and there are some very | | | | location very centrally, but slightly away from the |
| cultural and interesting areas to roam around in here. | | | | immediate hussle and bussle fo La Rambla. Exiample in |
| You can also find some B&Bs, hotels and | | | | many ways is the perfect combination of location and |
| apartments for your holiday or vacation in this area. | | | | local amenities and facilities. |