Sants-Montjuïc Travel Guide

Barcelona

Sants-Montjuïc
Sants-Montjuïc
Sants-Montjuïc
Sants-Montjuïc
Sants-Montjuïc

Barcelona’s civic institutions have long created a lively artistic district, with museums and more in the shadow of a mountainous castle.

Sants-Montjuïc hosted the 1929 International Exhibition, and the museums, buildings and fountains created for the event still mark its landscape. Barcelona’s biggest district is an amalgamation of two previously independent areas, centered on Montjuïc, whose lumbering form marks the city’s skyline. Named for Barcelona’s Sephardic Jewish community, who once used the hill as a cemetery, it has seen the extremes of Barcelona’s history. Get a sense of Barcelona’s distant past, its early 20th-century glory days and its contemporary daily life.

Start at the top, taking the cable car to Montjuïc Castle, now an open-air museum of Barcelona’s military history. Look out at the city bustling about below. Traipse down the hill back to Plaça d’Espanya, the entry to the various sites of the International Exhibition. See the birth of Modernism at the Pavelló Mies van der Rohe and appreciate the breadth of Spanish artistry among the scale models at the Poble Espanyol. View the world’s largest collection of Catalan art at the Museo Nacional d’Art de Catalunya.

See and smell the amazing collection of Mediterranean plants at the modern El Jardin Botanico or wander between the smaller gardens dotting the hillside. Appreciate the work of a master at the Joan Miró Foundation, which shows works from throughout his storied career. As the sun goes down, settle in to watch the show at the Magic Fountain of Montjuïc, which exemplifies the neighborhood’s energy.

Though Montjuïc tends to take prominence over Sants, venture south to visit the Can Battló, a factory revitalized as a cultural center.

Sants-Montjuïc is Barcelona’s biggest district, spreading out southwest from the old city center. Most transportation for the tourist areas leave from Plaça d’Espanya, a 25-minute ride from the airport. The Sants neighborhood, home to many middle-class families who commute into the center of town, is well served by subways and buses. Most of the sights in the district are clustered around the area developed for the International Exhibition and therefore it’s possible to walk between them.


Popular places to visit

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Top hotels in Sants-Montjuïc

INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo

INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo

4 out of 5
Avinguda del Paral.lel, 57-59, Barcelona, Barcelona
The price is ฿5,531 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
฿5,531
฿6,561 total
18 Aug - 19 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,229 reviews)
"Solid price good locstin"

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
Nobu Hotel Barcelona

Nobu Hotel Barcelona

5 out of 5
Avenida de Roma 2-4, Barcelona, Barcelona
The price is ฿8,573 per night from 14 Aug to 15 Aug
฿8,573
฿10,058 total
14 Aug - 15 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,025 reviews)
"Amazing stay with a 360 rooftop view of the city."

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Nobu Hotel Barcelona
Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira

Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira

4 out of 5
Carrer dels Alts Forns, 40, Barcelona
The price is ฿3,702 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿3,702
฿4,550 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,022 reviews)
"Great place . Is a little far from the Barcelona center . But is was a great and quite place . Stuff very nice also thanks julian at the front desk."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira
Moxy Barcelona

Moxy Barcelona

4 out of 5
Carrer de Mallorca,1-23, Barcelona
The price is ฿4,639 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿4,639
฿5,580 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (303 reviews)
Moxy Fun!
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Moxy. We loved the rooftop pool, the gym, and the game room! The 10th floor restaurant was excellent. There was no refrigerator in our room, which could have been a problem because I have medication that needs to be refrigerated. However, the reception was able ..."

Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Moxy Barcelona
Best Western Plus Hotel Alfa Aeropuerto

Best Western Plus Hotel Alfa Aeropuerto

4 out of 5
Mercabarna Franca, Barcelona
The price is ฿4,443 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
฿4,443
฿5,364 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,692 reviews)
"Great place. Clean room, comfortable bed."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Best Western Plus Hotel Alfa Aeropuerto
Barceló Sants

Barceló Sants

4 out of 5
Plaza Dels Paisos Catalans S/n, Barcelona
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,231 per night from 31 Jul to 1 Aug
฿4,231
฿5,131 total
31 Jul - 1 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,342 reviews)
Super stay
"Great overnight stay to connect to Barcelona airport"

Reviewed on 26 Jul 2025

Barceló Sants
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Other neighbourhoods around Sants-Montjuïc

Poble Espanyol which includes a church or cathedral, heritage architecture and a city

El Poble-sec

You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in El Poble-sec. Spend some time visiting top spots like Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, and catch the metro at Parc de Montjuïc Station or Espanya Station to see more of the area.

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Sants

Travellers can't get enough of the abundant dining options in Sants. If you want to get around town and see some sights, jump on the metro at Placa de Sants - L5 Station.

Sants
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Sant Antoni

4/5(5 area reviews)

Travellers choose Sant Antoni for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Sant Antoni Station or Poble Sec Station and check out top sights like Sant Antoni Market.

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El Raval

4/5(558 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in El Raval. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Parc de Montjuic Station or Paral-lel Station to see more of the city.

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Les Corts

4/5(108 area reviews)

Noted for its cafes and shopping, there's plenty to explore in Les Corts. Top attractions like Camp Nou and L’Illa Diagonal Mall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Les Corts Station or Numància Tram Stop to see more of the city.

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Ciutat Vella

4.5/5(116 area reviews)

Known for its stunning cathedral, captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Ciutat Vella. Top attractions like La Rambla and Barcelona Cathedral are major draws. Catch the metro at Jaume I Station or Barceloneta Station to see more of the city.

Ciutat Vella

Sants-Montjuïc Travel Guide