Downtown Barcelona Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Barcelona
Stay near popular Downtown Barcelona attractions
Activities
Fast Track: Sagrada Familia Guided Tour
Skip-the-Line Casa Batlló Tickets with SmartGuide
Fast Track: Sagrada Família Guided Tour with Tower Access
Top Awarded Flamenco Show Tablao Cordobes with dinner option
Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Bus Turistic
Our pick of the best Downtown Barcelona Hotel Deals
Rialto
Lamaro Hotel Barcelona 5★ | Preferred Hotels & Resorts | Lifestyle Collection
"Location was excellent!"
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Hotel Nouvel
"The room was clean and having the balcony was awesome! The only issue was that depending on which way the shower head was angled run off water would around the shower wall and then would pool into the bedroom. We caught it the first time we showered so nothing got ruined, but it clearly had been ..."
Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026
Sixties Ramblas
"Air conditioning was horrible. Hallways sweltering hot. Bed very hard and uncomfortable."
Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026
Hotel Barcelona Universal
"Clean rooms and great staff made the stay a good one. Easy access to the metro and dining options"
Reviewed on 17 Aug 2026
Hotel 1898
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Our guide on 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.
