Vallcarca i els Penitents Travel Guide
Barcelona
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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.

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.

Port de Barcelona
Explore the waterfront in Barcelona with a trip to Port de Barcelona. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments in this vibrant area.

Camp Nou
Catch an event at Camp Nou during your trip to Barcelona. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral.

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

Discover Gaudí’s Sagrada Familia Guided Tour

Barcelona Sagrada Familia Reserved Access Tour

Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Bus Turistic

Barcelona: Park Güell Guided Tour & Priority Access
Top hotels in Vallcarca i els Penitents

Hotel Ronda Lesseps
Good hotel but doesn’t have balconies.
Reviewed on 4 Nov 2025

Barcelona Airport Hotel
Rooms great, staff excellent, breakfast amazing choices of Hugh quality food and drink
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

Lamaro Hotel
The hotel is very nice with excellent service. Unfortunately if you want to sleep this is not the place to stay. They play loud music across from the hotel in front of the Cathedral. It some nights went until midnight. You can hear it from the rooms. Only negative but it is a big one.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Barceló Raval
Staff was courteous, went above and beyond to accommodate us. Very helpful with all our needs. Location is great, and the 11th floor 360view is incredible
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

Grand Hyatt Barcelona
Excellent stay!
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

BYPILLOW Flamant
clean room nice shower
Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Vallcarca i els Penitents

Gràcia
Architecture, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Gràcia. Make a stop by Gaudi Experiencia or Gaudi House Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Joanic Station or Fontana Station to get around town.

Sarrià-Sant Gervasi
Travellers choose Sarrià-Sant Gervasi for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Carretera de les Aigues Station or Vallvidrera Superior Station and check out top sights like Tibidabo Amusement Park.

Sant Gervasi
Travellers choose Sant Gervasi for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Muntaner Station or Sant Gervasi Station and check out top sights like Francesc Macia Plaza.

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.

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.

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.




