El Pla del Castell Travel Guide
Barcelona
Visit El Pla del Castell
Popular places to visit
Sagrada Familia
Gaudí’s basilica in the center of Barcelona is an architectural marvel and offers views across the city from eight towering spires.
La Rambla
These lively pedestrian streets in the heart of Barcelona are filled with flower stalls, tapas restaurants and street performers.
Port de Barcelona
Explore the waterfront in Barcelona with a trip to Port de Barcelona. Discover the great live music and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Barcelona Cathedral
Barcelona’s cathedral dates back to the 1200s, and contains the remains of the city’s patron saint.
Plaça de Catalunya
This popular Barcelona meeting point connects the old city with the new and is famous for its shopping, monuments and festival celebrations.
Barceloneta Beach
The warm water of the Mediterranean Sea and aquatic sports, beach bars and nightlife combine to make this Barcelona’s most popular urban beach.
Things to do
Barcelona City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off
Park Güell: Guided Tour with Optional Gaudí Experience Entry
Barcelona: Park Güell Guided Tour & Priority Access
Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Bus Turistic
Park Güell Skip-the-Line Guided Tour Barcelona
Top hotels in El Pla del Castell
INOUT Hostel Barcelona
"Love this place. First of all it's located in the forest and remote from Barcelona so you stay calm place with a views of the Torre de Collserola and Cagrat Cor Church. The stuff is pleasant and very helpful. Amazing terrace at the restaurant and swimming pool on the top bock with some wievs of the ..."
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Barcelona Sabadell by IHG
"Far to Barcelona. No easy transportation. Good location for shopping and all-you-can-eat sushi (next door restaurant)."
Reviewed on 27 May 2026
Hotel SB Win 4 Sup
"Good hotel. Expensive for location"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Apartamentos Hesperia Sant Joan
"Nice safe area. 40 dollars in a cab from the airport. Walk to tram. One hour from downtown. Guy in reception very helpful and gave great directions. Restaurants and supermarkets close by. Housekeeping every 6 days. It’s not a hotel. Would go back. Enjoyable stay."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hotel Acta Sant Just
"A proximite de quelques resto comme mcdonald Tram en face facile de voyager dejeuner buffet pas trop de choix mais bien staff très gentil hotel propre mais la piscine mauvais emplacement et petite"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Qgat Suites & Events
"In general, we had a wonderful time at this place!"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around El Pla del Castell
Gràcia
Architecture, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Gràcia. Make a stop by Passeig de Gràcia or Gaudi House Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Joanic Station or Fontana Station to get around town.
la Vila de Gràcia
You might enjoy the architecture while in la Vila de Gràcia. Passeig de Gràcia is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Fontana Station or Gracia Station to see more of the city.
L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample
Visitors to L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Avinguda Diagonal and Mercat del Ninot. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Provenca Station.
Eixample
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Eixample. Check out top attractions like Sagrada Familia and La Rambla, and jump on the metro at Diagonal Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.
La Sagrada Familia
La Sagrada Familia is a destination travellers like for its churches, and you might hop aboard the metro at Sagrada Familia Station or Sant Pau Dos de Maig to explore sights like Sagrada Familia.
Dreta de l'Eixample
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Dreta de l'Eixample. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Passeig de Gràcia, and jump on the metro at Girona Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.
