Barcelona Travel Forum

I've booked an apartment in Barcelona at this street, C. Escudellers it is just off Carrer D'Avinyo and La Rambla, is this a safe place to stay? Is it ok at night? Thanks in advance.

Terry

I'm contemplating a cruise out of Barcelona and am wondering how long a train trip from Barcelona to Normandy Beach, France would be? If we extend our trip by a few days I would love for my husband to visit Normandy, since his father fought in WWII there. Thanks!

hello,

planning to arrive in barcelona by bus from the south of france. bus website is asking which station i prefer to end up in, barcelona sants or nord.

which station is better/nearer if i plan to take a tax to my hotel which is very near la sagrada familia and the teatro nacional de catalunya?

thanks in advance.

Hi
i will visit barcelona in 2 weeks. i´ll stay at the acta splendid which is in Mutaner 2 in 08011 Barcelona.The breakfast in that hotel will be very expensive.
do anybody know a good and small cafe or restaurante where i can have a good breakfast? nearby ;-)
Thanx S.

I'm looking to go to the Barcelona vs Sevilla match at the Camp Nou in January, now i've been once before and got the match tickets from spanishfiestas.com but they have almost doubled their prices. Does anybody know of a reputable site for Barcelona football tickets that aren't greedy. Thanks in advance.

Anyone know of local companies in Spain (Barcelona)that offers pre-book taxis that can take up to 5 people (the large international companies that offer airport transfers were quoting expensive prices).

Can one flag a taxi that is in the form of a people’s carrier in these places?

I called a few taxi companies in Barcelona, they only take 4, which means we will have to take 2 taxis. It’s difficult to communicate what you want, as I don’t speak Spanish.

I will be disembarking a cruise ship (with husband) early morning and depart from Barcelona airport early evening. Would my best option be walk to Placa de Catalunya, buy a T10, train to Sants and leave suitcases at left luggage there. Back to Placa de Catalunya for some sightseeing then return to Sants for luggage before travelling to airport. 8 journeys in total (for both people) = 1 T10 card - is that correct? I would be grateful if someone could confirm or suggest alternatives.
Thank you
Karen

Hi guys

I really need help!!!!

I am looking to do some activities in barcelona, especially paintballing. But i cannot find a direct place to do it other than stag companys. Does any one know any other paintballing companys that i can contact direct??

If not any other ideas for this??

Please get back to me

Thanks

Nick

I can get a "privilege" room at the Murmuri or for 20 Euros a night less, a superior double at the Omm. The Omm room is somewhat larger, both have king-size beds. The location seems almost the same, and I think the two hotels are within one block of each other. The online reviews of the Murmuri are a little higher. Which is a better place to stay?

Please respond ASAP, as I have to finalize within a day to confirm the room.

Carl

hola,

i'm looking for an inexpensive but decent place to stay that's within reasonable walking distance from la sagrada familia. by inexpensive and decent, i mean clean and hopefully around or below 100 euros for a double room (with private WC and shower).

any suggestions will be very much appreciated.

muchas gracias.

How do I get from Barcelona to Gerona?
How do I get Back to Barcelona?
I am a total stranger and don't know my way around either city, so I need specific instructions.
Thank you for any help.
cpmdave

I will be arriving at Barcelona airport 19-30 hours on a Sunday evening.I had thought of getting the aerobus from the airport to Plaza Catalunya. Is there a bus which goes from Plaza Catalunya and stops very near the Holiday Inn Express on C/Pallers or would I be getting a taxi from Plaza Catalunya? Or, has anyone else another suggestion for public transport. Also, do the aerobuses run on Sundays as the timetable only gave Monday to Saturday.
Thanks in advance to any repliers.

Hello:)

My question is, just like in a titlle, How can I get from Barcelona to Perpignan in France in the simpliest and cheapest way??:)

Is it possible to reach Perpignan the same day? ( In the case I arrive to the airport Barcelona- Girona at 6 pm)

I'll be very pleased for some tips about trains, buses or anything else...

Thank you for your time fellows:)

Hello, Me and my friend are going to spend 4 days in October in Barcelona.I can't decide which hotel to book.I'm between these two : Confortel Barcelona Hotel or Hotel & Spa Olimpic Suites.
Also, I would like to ask:
A.If the area is safe
B.are there any good restaurants around(any suggestions?)
C.which hotel has better access to metro station
D.Finally which hotel is better?

Thanks in advance for your time and your work!

Hi guys! We will be in Barcelona this Sep 11-16.i just want to ask what's the weather like during this time? Thanks!

Hello,

I would like to know if there are there any in the city?
Can anyone provide a link to a stadium that sells tickets?


Thanks!

Hello,

I'm looking for suggestions for restaurants that are open on Sundays, serving inexspensive, traditional, regional meals in, or around Poble Nou.


Thanks in advance!

Need ground transportation recommendations for two, arriving Barcelona air port, with four pieces of heavy luggage, staying at HCC Montblanc Hotel on Via Laientana 61 and departing on cruise ship the following afternoon. Walking is OK if the pavement is smooth enough for luggage wheels, but distance may be up to 3 KM. Considering either taxi or train to near by plaza, but could this open us to local thieves?
Thank you. jsb

Need ground transportation recommendations for two, arriving Barcelona air port, with four pieces of heavy luggage, staying at HCC Montblanc Hotel on Via Laientana 61 and departing on cruise ship the following afternoon. Walking is OK if the pavement is smooth enough for luggage wheels, but distance may be up to 3 KM. Considering either taxi or train to near by plaza, but this could open us to local thieves.
Thank you. jsb

Hello friends,
I am so lost...amy flying from new york into barcelona through london. Reaching barcelone at 2.20pm. Joining a spanish langauge course in denia. But cannot get any details on how to reach denia from barcelona? Please Help!

The last time I was in Europe I brought home a bottle of Cinnamon and Clove flavor liquore (Tentura)and loved it. I have been unable to get it here in the U.S. I will be going to Europe again soon and would love to bring home a few more bottles. Does anyone know if I can buy this in Barcelona? Thanks, Irv

We are looking at staying there for four nights in October and are wondering if anyone knows this destination or has any experience with them. It appears to be very nice and in a good location.

I'm going to be in Barcelona from October 9th till the 12th (Friday-Monday) and I REALLY WANT TO GO DIVING!!! Do you have any suggestions or dive shops or dive buddies you can point me towards? I have all of my equipment and will only need a tank. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated!

Hello people,

I have some questions in my mind and it would be nice to solve them before landing to Barcelona, 18th of September.

We will be coming to Barcelona on the 18th and will be staying at 3* Hotel Molins De Rei. I googled for the hotel but I'm not sure whether I found the correct one. From its name i get it's located in Molins de Rei district. So, for a 4 days trip, what you say about the location? Is there close metro stations?

Another question is about renting a car. The reason I want to rent a car is because my aunt has a problem with her knees so she cannot walk so long. What is the price for a small car like Clio or Getz etc. per day? Any suggesstions of where to rent is also appreciated!

And last question is about traveling to Valencia. It's around 350km. from Barcelona to Valencia which takes almost 3.5 hours by car. So if we drive early in the morning, we have plenty of time to visit Valencia and turn back to hotel in the midnight. What do you think, worth it?? Or can we get to Valencia by train easy and cheaper? Or do you recommend a better place than Valencia? People are talking about Andorra but I have no idea!!!!

I know it's long post but hope you guys give me some idea before get there... Thanks in advance!

hola!

i'm trying to get a regular train (not AVE) from barcelona to madrid. on the renfe website, the link below shows what came up when i typed my origin and destination. since the only regular train leaves barcelona at 22:00 and arrives in madrid at 07:21 the next day, would anyone know if this train - costa brava - has a sleeper cabin?

http://horarios.renfe.es/hir/index.jsp?page=hjhir130.jsp&O=BARCE&D=MADRI&AF=2009&MF=10&DF=19&SF=1&ID=s

i don't know if the "preferente" class means you'll have your own cabin. if not, how do i find a train with a private cabin for at least two people? it need not even have a full bed, just a private cabin with seats will do.

is this really the only non-AVE train available from barcelona to madrid?

thanks in advance!

Found this tip on Barcelona, but the poster hasn't signed in to VT since last January, so I am quoting it here in hopes of an answer...

QUUTE:
by surferob
Favorite Thing: This is one that you'll need to investigate yourself, but I think it would be worth it. At the bottom of La Rambla near Port Vell you see the can't-miss monument to Christopher Columbus. A great photo op, meeting point or place to catch a bus, sure. It's also a nice spot to brush up on your history of how CC supposedly marched through town from the port to deliver his New World findings to the Royal family (or something like that). But apparently there's also an elevator inside the monument that you can take up to the top, so you can see for yourself just where the Hell it is old Chris is pointing anyway. Is that America.....or Africa??

I call it 'little-known' because I never heard of it or saw anyone going inside the monument, nor any line of tourists forming at the base, nothing. I just read about it at a newsstand in a Barcelona guidebook. Maybe everyone knew about it but me.
END QUOTE

So - does anyone know if one can go inside the monument, if there is a lift, if it is worthwhile?

Hi all!

I've read some negative things about Renfe in the past. I don't recall what the complaints were, just that people don't care for the company.

Can anyone tell me if they've used both Renfe and Rail Europe and how would they compare the services. I would rather pay more and take service with a reliable company. Are they both the same service wise?

I appreciate your input.

me and wife are coming to barcelona, the question i want to ask is

1. Is the barcelona airport open 24x7. we have a early morning flight to catch. so we plan to party the night and head straight to the airport.
2. does the metro/bus work at night too? is there a timing
3. Are there lockers available in the city where we can safely keep our backpacks for few hours?
4. is there a lounge facility in the airport where we could get few hours of sleep?

please advice

We have a party of four wanting to rent an apartment the middle of October in Barcelona prior to departing on our cruise. There are many agencies to choose from and I would like a recommendation from someone with experience.

Hi,

I am organising a dinner function for about 40 to 50 pax at a reasonable rate (Euro 25 per person). Any suggestions? Preferably walking distance from Avenida Palace or Plaza Catalunya.

Regards