Barcelona Travel Forum

I wanted to get my hair done before i left for europe this friday, then it came to me...why not get it done there? I'm not sure if many people have tried it, but I think it'll make for an interesting experience. FYI i'm a female (most of you probably guessed that since not a lot of guys would admit of thinking about stuff like this) and i don't speak Spanish. Is this do-able? thnks in advance.

Hello Everyone,

Just wondering if anyone's been to Catalonia Aragon hotel. I know it's too late to change hotels, we've booked the place for the last week of May, but just so we know what to expect. Can anyone suggest a nice restaurant around the area? are there any grocery stores around where we can snacks for when we visit the city center. Pls. help.

Thanks in advance

What is the correct postcode for mail sent 'Posta Reserva/Lista de Correos' to be collected from the main Barcelona Post Office. Searching the internet so far I've found 08001, 08070 and 08080?

Hi,

Can somebody recommend a nicely located hotel in Barcelona. Not too expensive. I am just making my way through Spain but prefer to not stay in a hostel. Will not need my hotel for very much outside of sleeping. Maybe something around the $100 USD range?

Thanks for any ideas

Jordan

Does anybody know of any ferries linking Barcelona to Naples? Also, if there aren't any ferries going this route what would be the best way to travel this route?

Hi, We're getting married in Barcelona in August and have the reception booked but that finishes at 7pm. We are looking for a bar in the centre of Barcelona, not bothered about which area it's in (as long as it's nice) There will be 60 to 70 people and we just want to carry on the night! Does anyone have any good suggestions please, so I can contact the bar and see if it's possible? Thanks x

Hello VTer's

I will be staying in Platja D'aro at the end of May. I would like to visit Barcelona for a day. What would be the best mode of transportation from there to the center of Barcelona? I am asuming I should start out my day tour in the town center....right? I am interested in seeing Boqueria market and Las Ramblas.

Thanks for any suggestions
Kimbo13

We have a flight leaving BCN airport at 7:15am. We will be staying in hostels for our trip, but are not sure what to do for accommodations on our last night. If we stay in a hostel that night, will we be able to find transportation to the airport so early in the morning? We will have to be at the airport by 6 am... is the metro running that early? If not, should we just sleep at the airport that night? Any suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks!

Hi!

I'll be in Barcelona on Sunday by plain.
I'll get there preaaty late in the night, at 22:00. I thing I'll get out of the airport (Barcelona) at 23:00.

Any ideas how to get at that hour to Taragona?

Hi there,

Does anybody know the website to search for the coach services from Barcelona to Alicante? Is it best to travel between this two cities by coach or train?

Thanks!

I know that we can take the FGC train from Plaça d'Espanya station and then cable car to Montserrat. I will be traveling with a large group. How many passengers can the train and the cable car hold?

Dear VTers,

I would like to spend a long week end in Barcelona in July, and I am looking for a modern hotel. By modern I mean a design hotel, a contemporary one. I know lots of them have opened in Barcelona, and I would like to indulge one of them since I am only going for a week end. I would like it to be in the center, and around 150 euros per night.

Extra question: is it hot hot hot in mid July??

Thanks very much in advance!!

La Parisienne

Hello All!
Its my first time in writting a post so..
here I go!
I live in Spain with my man, he is spanish, i´m greek and we have been taking the plane back and forth quite a few times now. Summer is coming and my relationshio with planes are one of passion+hate so this time we are thinking of taking the train since we both like it so much but never had the chance, well at least until Italy. We have checked the night train elipsos from Barcelona to Milan but we are still not sure. Anyone have opinion about this train, have traveled with it, how comfortable is it, if it worth it or anything like that?
Thanks in advance!
Have a great time in your journeys, virtual or not... :)

I have been looking for some cheap accommodation in Barcelona but not had much look. I only require an apartment or room for just 8 days with my Girlfriend.

Are there any good places I can look online to try find somewhere in the price range of 250 to 300 euros for 8 days???

From El Prat airport to 1km north of Barcelona Sants Station.
Is it best to take taxi direct or train to Sants Station and then taxi.Time of arrival 2200hrs.
How much?
Thankyou.

I'm going to Barcelona end of May, and think of where to stay there better. I need to spend 1 night, and wished to spend some time at the beach and to see the city as well. So, I think of staying in Barcelona city or somewhere near close to the beach. Please, advice, what whould be better option for the hotel to stay then:
1) city location
2) beach area in the direction of the airport
3) beach area in the direction of if on the way to France?

Which side beaches are better?

If staying near the beach then I need good transport connection to the city. Where it is better?

Many Thanks in advance

Hi you all Barca residents and experts!

I've serched the tips and forums, but did not find the exact answer to my question.
I have my trip to Barcelona set up for second half of may. First time in town for me. I have an hotel near Plaza Catalunya without breakfast included.
Well, not that i do not appreciate the huge buffet breakfasts, but having to pay for that gives you the boost to go out and search for something "normal".

I'm italian, so used to Cappuccino + brioche breakfasts, so i'm NOT searching for english breakfast.

I would just like to know what is a typical breakfast in Barca and if there is a good bar / pastry shop to recomend near the place where i will stay.

Thank you all!
Francesco

I need to fly to Barcelona to get on an NCL cruise ship. There are two airports listed for Barcelona. Which airport is closest to the docks? Thanks-

Hi:

My husband and I will be in Barcelona from June 20 to the 26. I would like to know which are the best places to experience the celebrations for Sant Joan's night. We are intersted in the traditional celebrations. I understand that there are many activities at the beach, but I don't think that's where the locals go. Will the locals give me some tips?

We will be in Barcelona in July but are only going to be there for around 8-9 hours its a Friday I have visited before but it was 16 years ago now when I was a child they where still building the olympic stadium. I was just wondering what people think are not to be missed activities and if its better to walk around the main sites or get the tourist bus. We will have a 7 year old girl with us also (not doing the football stadium) but she loves walking and architecture and stuff like that.

Thanks for your help and advice

We will leave Barcelona by flight leaving at 06:30. So, we plan to take a night bus to the airport departing from Plaza Catalunya (which is within walkable distance from our accomodation). Is it safe to walk to and wait the bus at Plaza Catalunya at about 04:00? Or should we take a taxi for safety reason?

Hi all,

I kindly ask for help. We have just decided to take vacation starting next weekend. Plan is to go to Barca Sat - Mon, and then on to Minorca. Since we have very little time could you please advise me on the following -

where to stay ? We will be traveling with our 1 year old so it would be great if hotel/apptm/B&B would be in a walking distance to main sights.

what to see in 1,5 day / which order? We will have Sat afternoon, Sun and Mon morning.

Thank you in advace!

Cheers, Tina

Hi everybody!
I´m a studying Business Administration in Barcelona this semester and so far I have really enjoyed my time here. As I´ve began to make friends with other international students(some from Poland, China, France and Mexico), we have all concluded that we have actually had a difficult time understanding the public transportation signs, city flyers, and other turist information because most of it is only writen in Catalan. We find it hard to understand why this information
(for example the metro signs) is not translated into other languages or at least have it available to help those persons that don´t spead Catalan and are barely learning Spanish! We wanted to get a group of students to propose this idea to the City Hall of Barcelona, as we think that the city would benefit from this investment.

I want to know what your opinion is and what has been your experience with this!

Hello,

We are going to Barcelona next week and we are trying to figure out which neighbourhood is "the place to be"

We are looking for a neighbourhood with cafes, tapas-restaurants, close to the metro, small car-free streets and most of all beautifull.

What would you recommend us: Barrio Gotic or Born District.

Thanks for your advice

Wouter

Hi all,

We are group of 4 will come to Barcelona on 1 Oct. We will fly in via Girona airport. Can you advise the best/ cheapest transfer from this airport to town. We plan to stay at Kabul Hostel. Below is their suggestion. Can someone advise how much we need to spend via this route. Is there any special ticket or pass we should get?

"Just catch the Ryan Air bus to Nord station and from there you can catch the metro from the stop Arc de Triomfo. Take the red line to Catalunya and change to the green line and get off in Liceu. Walk down Las Ramblas and turn left into Plaza Real. We are in the corner, next to the restaraunt Alex"

Hello VTers in Barcelona!
My boyfriend and I are recent college graduates and will be staying in the La Verneda are in Barcelona for a month or so. I was there for a few weeks two summer ago. I know that it is a working-class neighborhood, a few bars and delis nearby, close metro stop, and so on. I'll be there in just a few weeks, but I'm anxious to know what Barcelona natives know of this area. What is there to do at night? Are there good restaurants you like to go to around there? Something you might recommend I go to, or avoid?
Thank you!

Although I've searched many (yes many) apartmental rental sites, and provisionally booked one, they are mighty expensive. Have rented many times before, but had a private inexpensive rental contact then. No longer unfortunately. Not too fussy about the area, but would prefer no higher than 2nd floor.
Anyway the point is -
does anyone have info/contact/website they have used/know of that's not too expensive?
Would appreciate any help.
Thanks
Oxy

I am going on holiday soon and i will be staying in costa brava and i am looking to take a tore to some caves but i am not sure were to find them. i have herd that there are some on mont monsorrat but am not sure can you tell me where the best and nearest ones are


thank you

My wife and I, daughter and a 3 year old granddaughter (3 adults and one child) will be flying into Barcelona mid-May, stay a few days and then move on to Madrid, stay a few days and fly out from Madrid. We have 11 days. This is our first time and would appreciate recommendations on places to stay in Barcelona and Madrid (family apartment if possible)or medium type hotel, local travel/tour packages and mode of transfer Barcelona to Madrid. What would be the cost by bus or train. We are also keen in visiting Cordoba from Madrid. What are the transportation possibilities to do this. Appreciate your help and recommendations. Thank you

My son is in Palma and needs to travel to Antibes. I see there is a ferry service to Barcelona. What would be the best and cheapest way for him to travel from Barcelona to Antibes.

Kind regards

Gerry