Location

The Top 5 essential visits in Barcelona

Barcelona is one of the European cities with the most history, culture and lively lifestyle. Whether you have a lot of time or not, you cannot miss out on these 5 Barcelona landmarks:

1. Passeig de Gràcia. One of the main avenues in the city, famous for being home to emblematic buildings and the most luxurious boutiques.

2. Sagrada Familia. The famous basilica by Gaudí, still under construction.

3. Las Ramblas. A walk along Barcelona’s most famous boulevard, home to the Boqueria Market.

4. Park Güell. Another Gaudí masterpiece. A small retreat with stunning views of the city.

5. Plaça de Catalunya. The city’s main meeting point and the link between the different districts in the city. Without doubt, a historical and iconic square.

Modernism

Modernism is an artistic movement which developed in Barcelona during the late Nineteenth century and beginning of the Twentieth. It influenced many architects, such as Antoni Gaudí, Lluís Domènech i Montaner and Josep Puig i Cadafalch among others and it resulted in architectonic masterpieces such as Sagrada Familia, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, Hospital de Sant Pau, Palau de la Música Catalana, Palau Macaya and Casa Ametller among others.

The Modernist Route is one of the city’s main attractions, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Enjoy an itinerary around the Catalan capital while you discover all of its Modernist landmarks, a route worth discovering.

Shopping

Another of Barcelona’s main attractions is its great shopping offer, with a wide range of shops of different styles. On streets like Portaferrissa, Portal de l’Àngel and Plaça Catalunya you can find different areas that gather all kinds shops, from small ones to large department stores.

On Passeig de Gràcia you can find exclusive boutiques from the world’s most luxurious brands. If you prefer shopping centres, you have many options in the city, such as L’Illa, La Maquinista, Les Glòries and Diagonal Mar. Feel the tradition on street markets such as Els Encants, on Plaça de les Glòries; and Sant Antoni, among others.

Beaches

Sand and the sea less than 10 minutes away, with the Nova Icària Beach within walking distance from the hotel. Use the excellent public transport to discover the rest of the beaches in the city of Barcelona.

Thanks to the proximity of the hotel with the L4 metro line, all beaches are easy to get to. Discover Barcelona’s beaches from end to end, from Port del Fòrum to Barceloneta, and also the wonderful beaches and coves in the surrounding area, from Costa Brava (Girona) to Costa Daurada (Tarragona), both approximately one hour away approximately.

Your hotel in District 22@

The 22@ District has consolidated the new cluster of technological innovation in Barcelona, attracting many companies each year.

Located between Avenida Diagonal, the neighbourhood of Poblenou and Plaza de les Glòries, it has developed rapidly to become one of the best-known areas in Barcelona

Music

For many years, Barcelona has become a European reference for the best music, not just for performances of all kinds of genres but also for the historic venues where they are played, from Palau de la Música Catalana to L’Auditori, Gran Teatre del Liceu and even the legendary venue Sala Apolo. All of these venues are completely different from one another but they all have an extremely important background.

Check the concert and world tour calendar of your favourite artists or bands and they may coincide with your stay in Barcelona! The city’s concert venues host shows all year long.

The music festivals in the Catalan capital welcome hundreds of famous artists every year. These events gather visitors from around the world and some of the most famous include Primavera Sound, Sónar, Festival Grec, Cruïlla Barcelona…