➤ the top 5 areas to stay in BARCELONA 🏨 🇪🇸
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- Опубликовано: 4 июл 2024
- 👉 Come and discover our top picks when it comes to the BEST neighbourhoods in BARCELONA to search for accommodation.
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SUMMARY OF THE VIDEO
00:00 best areas to stay in Barcelona
01:52 old but convenient
03:40 a different Barcelona
04:59 connections
06:07 fashionable
07:06 top choice
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Which hotel is the best in la
Ramblas?? En what is the best central location in Barcelona
@@cilekesh37 best hotel in Las Ramblas would probably be www.booking.com/hotel/es/bagues.es.html?aid=359492 Best location, Passeig de Gràcia, full details on the video.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal hotel hcc mollet this area ?
@@raheelrehman3079 no, it's not. It's not even in the city of Barcelona but in a city in the metropolitan area.
I really appreciate your videos, they're so helpful and specific! Just wanted to let you know the link above is not for your budget hotel video. Not sure if you're still reading these comments, but do you know if there's something going on in Barcelona from October 22-26? Rates are much higher than the weekend and many of the hotels are sold our for those dates. We're planning to be there from the 24th to the 29th for our first visit.
I appreciate that you have maps to show, others just rumble on and on without having any idea of the neighborhood's location. Thanks.
Glad to hear you found the maps useful!
Hi Tony! My wife and I have watched dozens of your videos in preparation for our one month traveling in Spain. Thanks very much for all the info you present! Can you comment on the hotels: chic&basic Reding in Barcelona and Holtel Alcázar in Sevilla? ¡Muchas gracias!
Hi Dave, on the issue of the present video, the location of Chic&Basic Reding is excellent for tourism in Barcelona. See our advice for Seville here ruclips.net/video/peq4-XhscwI/видео.html
Thank you for all of your videos! One of the most informative travel guide and well presented!
Great to hear that!
Excelentes videos con muy completa informacion. Muchas gracias!
Gracias a ti, Isabel.
Thank you for very infornative videos.
Much aporeciate.
You welcome, Irina!
Amazing content. Thank you Tony.
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Love your videos! Very informative and fun to watch! My husband and I are going to Spain in October 2023 and these videos are being super helpful! Thank you!
Great to hear that, Norma!
Yay! So happy our hotel barrio made it to your list! 🤣 picking a hotel is probably the hardest decision - we selected Seventy Barcelona which is in La Vila De Grácia! Can’t wait
Very nice hotel! You will see it's a bit far to walk to the historic centre of Barcelona, but the transport connections are excellent.
Great video Tony .....love Barcelona
Thank you, John, we love Barcelona too!
Great video, thanks for making it!
Thank your for your comment. If you need help finding the perfect location for your accommodation in Barcelona, let us know! All the best!
Thank you Sir. This video is very helpful.
Glad to hear that!
Thank you!!!!
Thanks for sharing this valuable information. Planning for October 23 and you're making it very easy for me.
Delighted to hear that.
Very good information. Thank you
You're welcome, Maria!
You are the best with useful info
Thank YOU 👏👏👏
You have the best Barcelona videos! Thank you! We are planning a trip in January 2024.
Delighted to hear that! Hope you'll have a superb trip!
Wonderful and informative video- thank you.
Our pleasure!
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Thank you! 👏👏👏
Thank you for your helpful video
Glad to hear we were helpful, Gee!
Some good districts mentioned here thank you, all of them definitely worth a visit but the area around Passeig De Gracia is fantastic for everywhere.
Passeig de Gràcia is definitely our favorite!
Very good explanation
Thank you, Carlos!
excellent video
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Nice.. thanks...
👏👏👏 Thanks again!
Thanks!
Thanks for that!
Thanks for sharing all of that - I wish I had watched this before we booked. What are your thoughts about the Melia Barcelona Sky? Pros and cons of staying there please?
It's a spectacular hotel close to Poblenou, a traditional neighborhood we love. It's not in the center of Barcelona but it's well connected by metro, bus and trams.
I just found your channel! So thankful and have subscribed! In my research I came across the Hotel Continental, however I think it is in the Las Ramblas area. Any thoughts on this accommodation? Thanks! And Look forward to viewing your other vlogs!
Welcome to the channel, Nancy! Hotel Continental is in Las Ramblas indeed but just a few meters away from Plaça Catalunya, which is one of the best locations for a stay in Barcelona. It's not a glamorous hotel but if it fits your budget, the location might make for any other shortcomings. If you are heading to Barcelona, don't miss our essential guide to the city: ruclips.net/video/AJ8A4PHB248/видео.html All the best!
Hi Tony. Thank you so much for the useful information. What's your opinion about Hotel Concordia Barcelona?
Hi Dastan, you're welcome! The hotel is in the Paral.lel district, a very lively neighborhood of Barcelona. While not far from most tourist attractions, you will need the metro or the buses to go places. But the hotel is very well connected to other parts of Barcelona.
Thank you very much for the amazing and profound content! O would love to know what you think about Jazz Hotel?
It's quite a nice modern hotel with an excellent location to visit Barcelona ➡️ www.booking.com/hotel/es/jazz.es.html?aid=359492
Thanks man for this great video.what do you think of this hotel sercotel caspe in terms of safety and attraction?most importantly safety
Hi Ahmed, the area is safe, it is a bit off the tourist centre of Barcelona but transport connections are good.
Thank you so much, your videos are very helpful. What is your opinion on the area/transport for the Ibis Budget Barcelona Viladecans?
Hi, it's in an industrial area near the airport. You will need to get a local bus to go in and out of the hotel, as it is quite far from the metro and the train.
Thanks for the great video, any thoughts on these hotels: El Palace, Almanac, Hilton Diagonal Mar?
Hi, they are all top hotels. Palace and Almanac have a brilliant location. Hilton Diagonal Mar is quite far from the centre.
Great information. The Corner Hotel - top tips please?😃
Very nice hotel is in a posh area of Barcelona but slightly off the central axis of attractions. Which means you will either have to begin or end the day with an extra walk or take the public transport.
Hi there Tony, we're planning to stay in sunotel club central this 1st week of February. Would it be a good place for a 3nights 4days stay? Thank you! Love the use of map with your explanation in this video.
Marg, the area is fine but it is a bit far for everything. Too far to walk, too close to take any transport, if you know what I mean. A bit of in the middle of nowhere.
Hello - We have a reservation at Arai Boutique Hotel in Gothic Quarter... it seemed nice from the pictures. First time in Barcelona. We would love your thoughts on that? We will be staying somewhere else for the last half of the visit, and will look at the recommendations you made for Passeig de Gracia. Thank you!
Hello, Alex, the Arai is a beautiful hotel in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. The only criticism to its location is that you will have to walk a few blocks to the nearest metro station or bus stop. Otherwise, it's a fine choice. All the best!
Great useful video, thanks! Are there any dodgy areas that you would say for sure to avoid staying?
Hi Wes, not dodgy as in other large cities in Europe. But if you see a hotel you like and want to know our opinion, do ask!
Great video, thank you! Would you have a recommendation for a particular Hotel in Passeig de Gracia?
Blank recommendations are always difficult, but if you can afford it, nothing beats the Mandarin Oriental: www.booking.com/hotel/es/mandarin-oriental-barcelona.es.html?aid=359492
Hey Tony. We found your videos so helpful. Thank you!. Can we get your opinion on the Mosaic Barcelona by Ona and Gallery Hotel? Both located in Eixample
Hi Bryan, both are excellent hotels with a fine location. Mosaic Barcelona by Ona's location is slightly better than the Gallery Hotel.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you!!
Really excited for our trip in August! Thanks for sharing your favourite areas, we booked hotel Neri in the Gothic area, what do you think of the hotel and the area?
The Gothic Quarter where the hotel is located is incredibly busy with tourists but the hotel itself it's so beautiful and classy. We think you'll love it! In spite of being right in the heart of tourist Barcelona, somehow it manages to be a quiet spot.
Thank you for taking the time to reply. Really looking forward to our holiday!
Thanks
Our pleasure!
I have now watched about 20+ of your videos. You do a superb job of providing the information I seek in a highly organized, but not rigid, way. Your photography is excellent as well.
I wonder if you have opinions about using AirBnB in Spain. I've used it very happily in the US and Norway.
Thank you for your kind words, James. Our two cents: a substantial part of AirBnb flats in the tourist cities of Spain are in the hand of foreign capital through investment funds. Where you had a local resident before now you have an empty flat during most months of the year (for the investor it pays to have the flat closed most of the year, they recover the investment with 3 or 4 months of tourist rentals). Lifelong local residents were forced to leave and relocate to the outskirts of the cities. Local shops are closing down and being replaced by souvenir shops. The process of urban degradation in places like the Gothic Quarter in Barcelona is probably irreversible, but many of us would like to prevent it from spreading to many other areas.
As a traveler, as a tourist, I will do everything I can to avoid that my actions have a negative impact in the lives of the people of the places I visit. And Airbnb has contributed immensely to the housing shortage in the tourist cities of Spain, the displacement of locals and the disruption in residential neighborhoods unlucky to have gained "Airbnb" neighbors.
On top of that, there are many regulations in place limiting short-term rentals through the platforms. In a substantial number of cases, they are completely illegal.
Wow. I was unaware of this issue, though it sadly makes great sense. I'll need to reevaluate my plans.
@@AEngineerDU thanks for understanding. Locals can no longer afford to live in the city centres due mostly, but not exclusively, to the activities of AirBnb.
LOVE LOVE LOVE your channel. Tony, your videos are so helpful. Would you recommend either of these hotels? Hotel Concordia and/or Hotel Europark. Thanks in advance for your help.
Thanks for your words, PW. We have already stayed at Hotel Europark, it is located in a fine region of Barcelona. Hotel Concordia is in the Paral.lel, where quite a few of theaters are still operating. The address is not as central as Europark's, but it is extremely well communicated (both by metro and bus). In fact, we have just stayed a few meters away from Hotel Concordia, it is a lively region we love. All the best.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you Tony. I actually ended up booking Hotel Balmoral. This is for after my cruise. Still looking for a place in Sants Monjuic that you suggested for before my cruise. Looking for somewhere near the Sants station since I want to take the train to Madrid one day. Thank you so much, Tony!
@@therealunclep Hotel Barceló Sants sits on top of the station, couldn't be more convenient: www.booking.com/hotel/es/barcelo-sants.es.html?359492
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal I booked Hotel Barcelo Sants. Thank you so much. If you do any tours groups please let me know.
@@therealunclep hope you like the hotel, it is truly convenient.
Tony. Just made reser in Madrid at the hotel regente. Pero me encanto el hotel Europa por localización en la puerta del sol. Muy tranquilo. Pero es más costoso. Tienes otra idea. También el Petit Palace Plaza España.
Thank you for all of your videos! Unfortunately I booked a room before watching the videos and booked at Putxet by gaiarooms.We would love your thoughts on that?I made the reservation according to the place that the conference is taking place (Museu de la Ciència CosmoCaixa). Thank you!!
Anna, if you are attending a conference at the CosmoCaixa it can be a good choice, though you will still need to get a bus to get closer to the museum.
Hello, this video was very helpful! Do you recommend the H10 Art Gallery Hotel? The area can be fine? Many Thanks
Loris, it is quite a nice hotel, with a modern design, in a fine area of Barcelona indeed.
Hello! Incredible video. What is your opinion on Hostal Santa Ana?
Thanks Karla, the location is splendid, but the guest reviews are not that good.
Hello! Thank you for your video! Kindly advise if Avinguda del Maresme 7 , is located in an area accessible to the public transportation? Or is not a good area for booking accommodation? Thank you very much! ☀️
Hi again, Sanziana, like we said on our reply to a similar question you left, we need to know the full address, as we suspect you are talking about a city outside Barcelona. In any case, no, it wouldn't be a good location for tourism in Barcelona.
Hi Tony, great content on your channel.
I plan to visit Barcelona for Christmas holidays, plan to stay 6 nights either in AC hotel Som or AC hotel Forum. I know these are a bit further from cental locations, but are basically free due to loyalty program. Could you recommend one of these two in terms of better location, nicer area, public transport connectivity and general safety? Thanks!
Hi there. We know both regions, on opposite ends of Barcelona, and they are both ok. If we had to choose we would probably go to AC Hotel Forum, but the other location is not bad either. All the best.
Hi enjoyed your video on the best areas to stay in Madrid. Can you please tell me if the Arizonica Suites, Calle San Bernardo, 41, Centro, Madrid, 28015 are good to stay at. We need parking and apparently they have free parking. Thank you Clara
Hi Tony, First I wanted to thank you for your reply to my Lisbon question, it was very helpful. I'm now looking at these two hotels in Barcelona and would appreciate your thoughts regarding them: Hotel Casa Bonay and Catalonia Passeig de Gràcia 4* Sup. Thanking you in advance.
Hi Steven, both hotels are of a very good standard, but the location of Catalonia Passeig de Gràcia is much better.
Very helpful, thank you! You said airbnb is a bad choice. So then, you would recommend staying in hotels? Should I call the hotels directly, or book on a certain website? I am looking for a place to stay that has a kitchen. Are there many hotels that offer that?
Hi Robyn, we always research our accommodation at Booking. You can do a specific search for aparthotels, which is the type of accommodation you are searching for: www.booking.com/aparthotels/city/es/barcelona.es.html?aid=359492
Hi Tony! I enjoy watching all your videos. We are planning a trip to Spain and i wanted your opinion about Ayre Hotel Gran Via, and Barcelo Sants - from point of tourism.
Hi Aditya, both hotels are geared towards business guests. They have a good standard. They are not central, Barceló Sants is on top of the railway station with excellent transport connections to many places in Barcelona. It has a futuristic design which we find quite cool. All the best.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Many thanks for the prompt reply. Myself and my wife are visiting as tourists. So I am looking for alternatives. What is your opinion about Hotel Atlantis? The reviews and the prices seem to be quite ok considering that it is quite close to the tourist hub. Please let me know. Thanks.
It is not a design hotel, it's a bit oldish, but the location is excellent, our only word of warning would be that is in a street with heavy traffic all the day long, so look for specific comments regarding the acoustic isolation of the rooms. If you are happy with the way the rooms look in Booking www.booking.com/hotel/es/atlantis.es.html?aid=359492 you can go ahead and book the hotel!
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thanks again. I did some more research and have located Hotel Granvia in the Eixmpale area. Do let me know your opinion of this place.
Superb location on a large a busy avenue.
Thanks so much for a great video. We are tossing up between hotel Ohla Barcelona and Hyatt Sophia for our stay. Any preferences of the two?
High standard for both hotels but, in terms of location, there is no discussion, go for www.booking.com/hotel/es/ohla.es.html?aid=359492
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you!! So appreciated :)
Thanks for the valuable information. Planning to go in October 2023. Hubby found this hotel, hotel sagrada familia. Is that one good?
hello, the hotel is ok, close to Sagrada Familia but far from the other sights in Barcelona. For as long as you are aware you will need to take the metro or the buses on a daily basis, it can be a fine choice.
Hello from Texas and thank you for your video! Was wondering your thoughts on Hotel Constanza? We’re here briefly and are looking to be central to all the attractions.
Hi Chrissy, we haven't stayed at the hotel but the location is pretty good. Have a great trip!
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you!
Hi Tony
Really appreciate your efforts I making such informative videos
We have booked Praktik garden for our arrival stay
Thinking of booking another one for second half, we’ll be staying for 5 days in April
What are your thoughts on La casa Gran B&B in Eixample
Thanks
Hi Afreen, La casa Gran B&B is in a good area of Barcelona but a bit far from most tourist attractions. Staying there will involve taking public transportation or lengthy walks on a daily basis.
I am comparing the Sercotel Caspe, Sercotal Amister Art and the Ibis Barcelona City Center. I am staying for few days before my cruise
None are in the core centre of Barcelona, but they are in fines areas and well connected by public transport. Check out our video on how to reach the cruise terminal ruclips.net/video/eRbNEb4xpg0/видео.html
Hi: Great videos. Enjoyed the information you have provided.
Planning a trip in September for me and my wife. We would like to be at a central location and walk around as much as possible. Would like your opinion on Hotel Olivia Plaza and Iberostar Selection Paseo De Gracia. Is one better than the other? Or is there another centrally located hotel you would recommend (I totally understand that it is very difficult to give specific recommendations)? Appreciate your help. Thank you.
Hi Sundar, both your hotel selections have a SUPERB location for tourism in Barcelona. If we had the choice, we would go for the www.booking.com/hotel/es/olivia-plaza.es.html?aid=359492
Thank you. Greatly appreciate your help. Keep up the good work
¡Hola Tony! ¿Qué sabes del Hotel Melía Sarría Barcelona? Sé que no está en los distritos que recomiendas pero nuestros amigos se quedaron allá y lo recomiendan. ¡Gracias!
Hola Shelley, es un Meliá, por lo que el estándar es muy bueno. Pero a nosotros la localización no nos parece buena, está lejos de todos los lugares interesantes de Barcelona y no tiene metro cerca. Si te alojas ahí, vas a añadir todos los días tiempo de transporte entrando y saliendo del hotel.
Great video. Many thanks. I am curious why you said Airbnbs in Barcelona spells trouble.
Hi Joe, a substantial part of AirBnb flats in Barcelona are in the hand of foreign capital through investment funds. Where you had a local resident before now you have an empty flat during most months of the year (for the investor it pays to have the flat closed most of the year, they recover the investment with 3 or 4 months of tourist rentals). Lifelong local residents were forced to leave an relocate to the outskirts of Barcelona. Local shops closing down and being replaced by souvenir shops. The process of urban degradation in places like the Gothic Quarter is probably irreversible, but many of us would like to prevent it from spreading to many other areas of Barcelona.
As a traveler, as a tourist, I will do everything I can to avoid that my actions have a negative impact in the lives of the people of the places I visit. And Airbnb has contributed immensely to the housing shortage in the city, the displacement of locals and the disruption in residential neighborhoods unlucky to have gained "Airbnb" neighbors. On top of that, there are many regulations in place limiting short-term rentals through the platforms. In a substantial number of cases, they are completely illegal.
Hey! Planning our trip to Barcelona in September. What do you think about the H10 Marina Barcelona?
We want the beach nearby and distance to the city with metro is good too i think.
If the beach is a priority, can be a good choice. Modern hotel in a modern area. You will have to take the metro to visit the tourist attractions, as the hotel is not in the centre.
Thank you for all your guidance! What are your thoughts on Hotel Casa Fuster?
We talk about it here: ruclips.net/video/tpYjvFsP3_E/видео.html Top hotel!
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you!
What are your thoughts on H10 Madison hotel
me encantan sus videos muchisimo!!! que opina del hotel holiday inn Barcelona city @22... no es que me encante la ubicacion pero no pude encontrar algo de menor precio en una ubicacion mas centrica
Sabemos que los precios de los hoteles en Barcelona ahora mismo son un absurdo. El hotel no está en el centro pero no es una mala elección.
Hello Tony from Vancouver, Canada! We love your videos, very helpful! We are coming to Barcelona for a week during New Years Eve and are wondering if Hotel Colon is a good choice? Also any suggestions for New Years Eve? Thank you very much! Besos 😉
Hola Dora, be very welcome to the channel! Hotel Colón has an excellent location, right in front of the cathedral. It doesn't have a metro station nearby, but within a 10 minute (on foot) radius you have access to several useful metro lines. You will be able to visit on foot all the neighbourhoods that form part of the old city. The Passeig the Gràcia is not that far either.
As for the New Years Eve, there's usually a big celebration right in front of the Magic Fountain in Montjuïc. But it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic. We don't know yet whether it will return this year. You'll have to wait and see. If you want, give us a shout in December and we'll check that out for you. ¡Un abrazo!
Hello! Thanks for video. What about L' eixsample?
Edīte, the Eixample is an incredible extense area of Barcelona. Among our top choices, Passeig de Gràcia and San Antoni are located within the Eixample. For other addresses within the district, we would need to assess them individually.
Hi! I had to postpone our trip (twice actually!) due to Covid. Originally we were staying at Hotel Rec, but now want to be near Passeig de Gracia. So I have narrowed it down to three choices and would love your opinion. Hotel Denit, Hotel Pratik Essens, and Hotel Catalonia Passeig de Gracia. Thank you in advance!!
Hello there. Hotel Denit is actually within the Gothic Quarter, on a very narrow street. In terms of location, both the Pratik Essens and the Catalonia Passeig de Gràcia are perfect. Essence is a small 2* boutique hotel while the Catalonia hotel is a 4* + hotel, which means a higher standard of service.
Hotel Denit ➡️ www.booking.com/hotel/es/denit-barcelona.es.html?aid=359492
Hotel Pratik Essens ➡️ www.booking.com/hotel/es/praktik-essens.es.html?aid=359492
Hotel Catalonia Passeig de Gràcia ➡️ www.booking.com/hotel/es/catalonia-passeig-de-gra-cia.es.html?aid=359492
As in terms of location they are all fine, choose whatever suits your style and your budget. All the best!
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thank you so much! I put two more on my list...Icon BCN and HCC St. Moritz. Any thoughts? I promise this is my last question!😆
@@jwinner936 both hotels have a very good location, the one at HCC St Moritz is actually superb.
Love your videos. Very helpful. I am looking at a week in Barcelona in 2025 the end of April/beginning of May. It's a 2 bedroom apartment very close to the Sants Station. Is this a good area? Gracias.
Thanks Annie. If we knew the exact address we could be more specific. Otherwise, see what we comment about Sants on the video. All the best.
I love your channel! I just reserved H10 Madison with breakfast and able to cancel. I am wondering what you think of the hotel and the area it is located. I really liked your video on the day trip to Monserrat THANK YOU!
Thank you, Nancy. The hotel is in the Gothic Quarter, in the old part of Barcelona. It is a really good hotel. Good transport connections. The area can be quite busy as it is tourist central. All the best.
Thank you!
Hola Tony! Do you have a feeling for either the HCC St. Moritz or the Uma Suites Pau Claris? Your videos are outstanding. I do love a map.... Saude!
Patrick, both choices have a brilliant location for anyone wanting to visit Barcelona. We would happily choose either of them. Top choices.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal You are the best!
@@patrickdonnelly6864 👍👏
Tony o teu inglês é maravilhoso p uma carioca que te segue no Espanha Total.Se fosse um inglês não entenderia a metade.
Obrigado Ellen, sempre um prazer poder ajudar. Abraço!
Hi Tony, I enjoyed your video very much and it is undoubtedly the best and most informative videos I have come across. I am planning a 2 week trip to Spain this coming November, I am thinking of staying at BCNStop Sagrada familia hotel. Is this location good? I am travelling with my husband and 2 kids. Thanks!
That hotel is right next to the beautiful Hospital de Sant Pau. Nice area but it's not central, you will need to take the bus or the metro on a daily basis to go places. If you are fine with that and the hotel rates are good, it can be an option.
Gracias Tony! 🙏
Saludos, en el 20219 la agencia de viaje nos ubicaron en el hilton diagonal y tuvimos que cojer una gugua up-pop para recorer barcelona en un dia debido a que hibamos de crucero, me gustaria saber que hotel nos recomendaria cerca donde salen los cruceros para una proxima ocasion, gracias.
Hola Mayra, mira: ruclips.net/video/eRbNEb4xpg0/видео.html
Hi Tony, Were planning a trip to Barcelona this year and finding your videos incredibly helpful! However, could you explain why "Airbnb territory spells trouble"? I didn't understand that comment.
Thanks, Hugh
Hi Hugh, a substantial part of AirBnb flats in Barcelona are in the hand of foreign capital through investment funds. Where you had a local resident before now you have an empty flat during most months of the year (for the investor it pays to have the flat closed most of the year, they recover the investment with 3 or 4 months of tourist rentals). Lifelong local residents were forced to leave and relocate to the outskirts of Barcelona. Local shops are closing down and being replaced by souvenir shops. The process of urban degradation in places like the Gothic Quarter is probably irreversible, but many of us would like to prevent it from spreading to many other areas of Barcelona.
As a traveler, as a tourist, I will do everything I can to avoid that my actions have a negative impact in the lives of the people of the places I visit. And Airbnb has contributed immensely to the housing shortage in the city, the displacement of locals and the disruption in residential neighborhoods unlucky to have gained "Airbnb" neighbors.
On top of that, there are many regulations in place limiting short-term rentals through the platforms. In a substantial number of cases, they are completely illegal.
All the best.
Thank you,Tony. That clarifies it. Similar to "gentrification" in the U.S.
Hi Tony. Spending 5 nights in Barcelona with my cousin who is looking forward to a lot of fun nights. I booked at Hotel Nouvel at Ciutat Vella, do you recommend this hotel? Thank you! I appreciate your patience in making your videos informative. Extremely helpful in planning our trip.
Hi there, we've never stayed at the hotel but the location is excellent. All the best!
Thank you for sharing your expertise of Barcelona! I've watched several of your videos and appreciate your advice on visiting this beautiful area. I have 2 nights reserved at The Hotel Continental Barcelona for our trip next June. Would you say it's worth the extra $200 to change our location to Catelonia Passeig de Gracia? Thanks in advance for your insight.
Hi Lori, the Catalonia Passeig de Gràcia is a hotel of a higher standard than the Continental Barcelona. But I couldn't tell for sure whether those extra 200 are justified. In terms of location, both are fine. All the best.
Hi Tony, whats your view about Hotel Masd medeterraneo. Thanks in advance
Hi Rohan, the hotel is in Castelldefels, south of Barcelona. In our opinion, it would be a huge mistake staying there, due to the distance from the hotel to Barcelona. You will waste valuable time, every day, going to and returning from Barcelona.
Love your videos! They are very informative. We are visiting Barcelona for the first time in July and will be staying for a week. So many hotels! At the moment we are considering NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderon, Gran Hotel Havana, Catalonia Plaza Catalunya, Seventy Barcelona, Vincci Gala, Condes de Barcelona, H10 Metropolitan. Sorry for the length of the list; we would appreciate your thoughts on any of them.
Hi Joanne, they are all top-notch hotels with a splendid location near Plaza de Catalunya. If you reduce your list to a couple of candidates it will be much easier for us to help.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal What are your thoughts on Gran Hotel Havana and Vincci Gala?
@@joannecheong721 both hotels are very similar, if anything, Vincci Gala has a slight more modern design project. In terms of location, very similar as well, although Vincci Gala again might be slightly better. Either hotel would be a good choice.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you for your reply. What do you think of NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderon compared to Vincci Gala?
@@joannecheong721 both are excellent and classy choices. Very similar in term of location, the NH Collection might be slightly better than the Vincci Gala in this regard.
Hi,
We are visiting Barcelona and have a reservation at the Casa Mimosa, pau claris 179, curious as to your opinion, love your videos
Hi, excellent hotel, near the upper part of Paseo de Gracia. Good transport connections to get you to the old part of Barcelona, it's not miles away but it's quite a distance on foot.
Any thoughts of the safety of the gothic quarter, near the Catedral de Barcelona, at night? We are considering staying there but aren't sure about safety and restaurants/bars options. Thanks in advance!
Hi Matt, in terms of safety, no difference from other neighborhoods in the centre of Barcelona. It's the most touristy region of the city. Quite safe but for the care you need to take all the time in Barcelona against pick-pockets.
Thank you for the explanation it is very helpful. I have a question. I am considering staying in Airbnb in the west part of the costa like 30 min driving from the center. Is that ok and renting a car better specially I am driving with my family ?
Thank you. On this video ruclips.net/video/omkpBmQ5KQ8/видео.html you'll see our opinion about driving a car into Barcelona. It's a definite no no.
Hello, you have a great channel with lots of interesting and useful information. We intend to visit Barcelona in March. We have booked in the hotel Catalonia Albeniz. What do you think about our choice? Thank you in advance.
Hello, it's a comfortable hotel but quite distant from the tourist attractions. For as long as you are aware you will need to use the metro on a distant basis, it could be a fine choice.
What do you think of the great disparity of fares from Madrid to Barcelona between RENFE and IRYO? I am interested in traveling in premium class. In May, IRYO is 38 euros. RENFE is at least twice that, and sometimes 4X.
A good video for your question on the topic: ruclips.net/video/t83SR1tkILM/видео.html
Hi Tony!
Me and my girlfriend are comming in June to Barselona and after that to Valencia in thah same trip. What are the 2-3 beaches that are best around these two towns? Usually the city beaches are not so spectacular so we can stay near the town for two nights if there is a better beach near. :)
Hi Al, we don't have a video on the topic yet, mainly because there are no outstanding beaches near the cities. You would have to go to the Costa Brava north of Barcelona.
Hi Tony! What are your thoughts on Hotel Del Mar on pla de palau? Is the location safe? Thanks :)
Hi Gabrielle, the location is good, with plenty of transport options nearby. But the reviews are mixed, it's a so and so hotel. Abraço.
Hello, very nice video. We’ll visit Barcelona in August and will stay in Sercotel Caspe in Fort Pienc. I want to ask you if this is a good location. Are there pickpockets or robbers in this area? Thank you!
Hello there. The region is good but is slightly removed from the tourist areas, you will need the metro to get to places. It is well connected to the transport network. Pickpockets are found wherever tourists are, mainly in queues and the public transport. All the best!
Hi we are coming to Barcelona next month. What is your opinion on Ilunion Bel Art Hotel and it’s location?
The area is nice but you will be a bit too far from most Barcelona attractions.
Hi! Not sure if you’ll reply but, hope you can help.
I’ve been stuck on picking a hotel for the longest and my trip is almost a week away.
Any thoughts on the B Hotel?
Hi Saraai, we reply to all incoming queries for as long as they are related to the topic of the video. We've already stayed at the B Hotel, it is quite modern and stylish. It is near Plaza de España, one of the areas we recommend on the video. It's not central but it is very well connected to most tourist sights.
Hi Tony, Just sub to your channel. So useful information. We were thinking of staying at the EuroaPark hotel near the Leixample. What do you think of that hotel? We have 2 kids - age 11 and 14. Is there any hotel that is more kid friendly in the top 5 areas that you highlighted?
Hello, be very welcome to the channel. We stayed at the Europark Hotel some time ago. Good location, elegant hotel, we wouldn't describe it as child friendly - nor unfriendly. While not specifically kid-friendly, the design project of these two hotels might be more fun for kids:
www.booking.com/hotel/es/ibis-styles-barcelona-centre.es.html?aid=359492
www.booking.com/hotel/es/the-praktik.es.html?aid=359492
All the best!
Hola Tony! Gracias por la excelente información en tus videos!
Qué tal el hotel H10 casa mimosa?
Hotel Riu plaza España?
Hola Yanisse, el H10 Casa Mimosa es un hotel de muy buena categoría con una localización bastante buena en el mejor barrio de Barcelona. Para ir al centro histórico tendrás que dar una caminata larga pero muy agradable o tomar un metro/bus. ¡El Riu está en Madrid, no en Barcelona!
Gracias vamos a visitar Madrid también!
@@yanisseflores4170 entonces no te pierdas el vídeo similar que tenemos sobre Madrid: ruclips.net/video/-S2DXZAE3bI/видео.html Un saludo.
Thank you for the video! I've found it very useful! Do you recommend to stay at El Fort Pienc Area close to to Monumental Metro station? I've found some hotels with good price there. Hotel Best Aranea and Ilunion Auditori. What do you think? Thank you!
Hi Pasquale, we've stayed a few times in that region (including the Illunion Auditori, we quite liked it). Not our preferred region of Barcelona to stay but would go back there if the price was right, no problem at all. All the best.
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal Thank you for recommendations! What about El Born area? It's too crowded? I've found hotel Santa Marta and Hotel del Mar. Thanks
@@pasqualesaracino3086 El Born is a trendy area in Barcelona, quite nice. But the two hotels you have found are just outside the nicest part of the region. Any good hotel in El Born should be quite expensive.
Hi Tony, You mention that there are some seedy areas in The Barrio Gotic. Can you be specific? I am getting worried after seeing videos of people who were robbed, some violently, and I would like to avoid these areas. I have booked The Hotel Nouvel in Calle de Santa Anna. Do you feel this area is safe? Does it require walking into unsafe area for food and drink?
Hi Howard, we don't recall having said there are seedy areas in the Barrio Gótico. We were referring to neighboring El Raval. Your hotel is in a safe area with an excellent location for tourism in Barcelona.
Hi Tony
Is Hospitalet de Llobregat within walking distance of Collblanc station a good area to stay?
Catherine, the area is not particularly pretty and there isn't much to do around, but it is well connected to the center of Barcelona. It wouldn't be our choice unless we found a hotel with a really good rate.
HELLO, THANK YOU! tHAT WAS SO INFORMATIVE. I have a question. I would like to buy a property around the city of Barcelona with purchase prices of 150 to 250000 euros. Which area would be safe and reasonable for my goal? thank you for answering.
Thanks for your words, Masoud. Here in the channel we deal with tourism visits to Spain and Portugal. We do not have the knowledge nor the resources to share advice on other topics. All the best.
What's your opinion of the Park Hotel in El Born?
Located on an avenue with heavy traffic, check out comments about noise in the rooms. Location is ok but you will use the public transport to get you to places (very well connected).
Hi Tony, Can you tell me why you said to avoid the Las Ramblas area?
James, it's noisy, rowdy, crowded, the worst excesses of tourism in Barcelona are found in Las Ramblas.
Thank you, what about Callfel is it good to stay in
Absolutely not, Calafell is a town located 65 km away from Barcelona.
Hello Tony, I really love your videos. I have learned a lot about our trip to Barcelona. Which hotel would you recommend Hotel India, Hotel Royal Passeig de Gracia, or NH Collection Catalonia. Thankyou
Sorry it’s actually NH collection Calderon
Hi Jon, we don't know of any Hotel India in Barcelona. Both the Royal Passeig de Gràcia and the NH Collection Calderón are excellent hotels with an excellent location, would go for either of them without hesitation.
Thankyou. sorry the other hotel was Hotel Indigo what is your opinion on that one
@@jonrodrick2672 Hotel Indigo also has a very good location, in terms of quality the two other hotels are superior.
Hi, going to spend a week in Spain. I have 3 options below, need some advice. Which hotel is easier ,convenient and safe ?
1. NH collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderon
2. Nobu Hotel Barcelona
3. Radisson Blue 1882 Hotel
Thanks a lot 😘 thanks for the effort making the video, very useful.
Hello again, Sue, the best location, by far, is that of your first choice, hotel NH Collection Barcelona Gran Hotel Calderón. Nobu is quite nice but it's not in the centre of Barcelona. All the best!
@@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal thanks for your reply, I'm considering Renaissance Barcelona as well... May I ask if stay in NH hotel, necessary to get the Hola travel card? Have generally 5 full days there, will plan one day to Sitges or Girona.. As I'm travel alone, bit worry 😆
@@xixi0708 if you choose either the Gran Hotel Calderón or Renaissance Barcelona you will get a splendid location that will allow you to do most visits on foot. You won't need the Hola Barcelona Travel Card. But, instead, a T-casual card. See here how it works: ruclips.net/video/T2n160pWqJQ/видео.html
Hi Tony
thank you so much for giving detailed information practical for anyone to understand!
I'm thinking of staying near the Sant Boi metro due to budget concern.
may I ask what do you think about this area?
Hi, it's a residential area outside Barcelona, but if the price is right, and as long as you are aware of the distance, it can be ok. We talk about choices like yours on this video: ruclips.net/video/elRxZqetN5E/видео.html
thank you for the reply. apart from leisure. I need to travel to Fira Gran Via daily for 4 days
@@cl2cllau763 then that's great as the metro will take you directly to the Fira.
hi Tony
I notice some stays near Collblanc metro, which seem to be near to camp nou and has direct line to Fira de Gran via. How's this are compared to Sant Boi?
@@cl2cllau763 Collblanc is much closer to the centre of Barcelona.
Hi Tony, Hola, thanks for such informative videos....can I check what do you think about Radisson Blu 1882 Hotel. It is a little off from Vila de Gracia but there are a couple of metro stations nearby, would you think this location may be a little off, thank you.
Hi there, it's quite close to the Sagrada Família, which means it's quite a long way from most tourists sights in Barcelona. If the price was very good, it can be an option, for as long as you are aware you will be using the metro or the buses on a daily basis.
Great thank you so much for your insight, much appreciated. I think all your videos and comments have helped so many people :) @@ROADTRIPSpainandPortugal
@@shazly786 really glad to hear that, Shazly. Thanks a lot!