Barcelona – your travel planner

Flights, hotels, experiences, tickets and rental cars for Gaudí’s city by the sea – all in one place.

Flights to Barcelona

Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is about 15 km from the centre – the Aerobus or metro line L9 gets you into town in around 35 minutes.

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Where to stay in Barcelona

The best neighbourhoods for your stay – one click to the accommodation.

Barri Gòtic & El BornMedieval lanes, the cathedral and the best tapas bars.View accommodation →EixamplePure Modernisme: Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló and wide boulevards.View accommodation →GràciaVillage charm with squares and cafés, close to Park Güell.View accommodation →BarcelonetaRight on the beach – perfect for sun, sea and paella.View accommodation →

Top experiences in Barcelona

The most popular tours and tickets – carefully selected.

Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Entry Ticket with Audio GuideSee offer →
Barcelona: Park Güell Entry TicketSee offer →
Barcelona: Food Walking Tour with Tapas and WineSee offer →
Barcelona: Midday or Sunset Sailing with Open BarSee offer →
From Barcelona: Montserrat Monastery, Easy Hike, Cable CarSee offer →
Costa Brava Tour: Kayak, Snorkel & Cliff Jump from BarcelonaSee offer →

Tickets for museums & sights

Tiqets · Barcelona

Sagrada Família, Park Güell, Casa Batlló, the Picasso Museum and more – timed tickets via our partner Tiqets.

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Car rental from Barcelona

Parking in the city centre is scarce and expensive – Barcelona is best explored on foot and by metro. A rental car pays off for trips to the Costa Brava, Montserrat, Sitges or Girona.

Barcelona tips

Best time to visitMay, June and September to October – warm, but less hot and crowded than in high summer.
Book the Sagrada Família earlyTime slots often sell out days ahead – book Park Güell in advance too.
Watch out for pickpocketsKeep valuables safe on the Ramblas, in the metro and on the beach.
Spanish meal timesLunch from 2 pm, dinner rarely before 9 pm – tapas work any time.
T-casual metro ticket10 rides at a discount – worth it even for a few trips a day.
BeachesBesides Barceloneta, Bogatell and Nova Icària are often less crowded.
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