Downtown Barcelona Travel Guide
Barcelona
Visit Downtown Barcelona
Stay near popular Downtown Barcelona attractions
Things to do
From Barcelona: Montserrat, Girona & Costa Brava Full-Day Guided Tour
Barcelona: Park Güell Guided Tour & Priority Access
Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Bus Turistic
Skip-the-Line Casa Batlló Tickets with SmartGuide
Top hotels in Downtown Barcelona
Lamaro Hotel Barcelona 5★ | Preferred Hotels & Resorts | Lifestyle Collection
"Outstanding location. Staff were extremely helpful and considerate. Bed was super comfortable and the cleaning staff were very engaged. I’d give it a 20 out of 10"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Rialto
"Front desk staff were amazing the best that I have ever experienced"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Sixties Ramblas
"The hotel is cute and conveniently located. Rooms are very spacious and clean, with large bathrooms and amazing shower. A couple of things to note, however. The A/C is quite mild and takes a long time to cool the room, which is noticeable when it’s sweltering hot in summer. But my biggest issue was ..."
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
Arc la Rambla
"Older hotel in busy area, safe with nice staff but small and area outside is hard to access and construction work detracts from area"
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
Hotel 1898
Hotel Barcelona Universal
"Excellent et bien situé"
Reviewed on 25 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Barcelona
Gothic Quarter
Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Gothic Quarter. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Jaume I Station or Liceu Station to see more of the city.
Eixample
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Eixample. Check out top attractions like Plaça de Catalunya and Sagrada Familia, and jump on the metro at Diagonal Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.
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 Plaça de Catalunya and La Rambla, and jump on the metro at Girona Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.
El Raval
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.
El Born
The abundant dining options and interesting museums are just a few top-rate features of the neighbourhood. Make a stop by Paseo del Borne or Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Barceloneta Station to get around town.
