Explore Barcelona Spain
Quick FactsLocation: Northeastern Coast of Spain along the Mediterranean Sea
Language: Catalan and Spanish (though many in tourist areas speak some English)
Currency: Euro (€)
Weather: Spring-like temperatures (71°F–73°F) Seeing some highs of 80°F around late May
Known for: Gaudí architecture, coastal charm, vibrant food scene
Getting there
Flying
Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) is the closest major airport, about a 20-30-minute drive away. Flights from the US typically leave in the evening and arrive the next morning; please take that into account when booking flights.
Below, you can click one of the links to track flights and get email notifications for the best time to book:
Google says “The cheapest time to book is usually later, Nov 11–Feb 9”
Getting an Uber, Lyft, or cab to and from the hotel should be around $30-50, depending on your stay.
Getting around
Barcelona has a very regulated taxi system as well as Ubers, buses, and the metro.
Stay
Barcelona
If you’d like to stay in the city, below are some of our top hotel picks. We recommend booking early, as May is a very busy time in Barcelona.
You'll also find many hotel and Airbnb options. Please remember the bus will pick up guests at a central location to the hotels below. The map shows each location in green.
Almanac Barcelona
Gran Via Hotel Barcelona, SL Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes 619-621. 08007 Barcelona
ME Barcelona
Carrer de Casp, 1 - 13, Eixample, 08010 Barcelona, Spain
Hotel Pulitzer
Calle Bergara, 8 08002 Barcelona, Spain
Cotton House Hotel Autograph Collection
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 670 Barcelona, Spain, 08010
El Palace Barcelona
Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 668, 08010 Barcelona
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