BARCELONA

Introduction

Barcelona Overview

Barcelona offers one of the best city lifestyles in the world - superb restaurants, a vibrant cultural scene, lovely beaches and breathtaking landmarks around every corner. To experience the ultimate that Barcelona has to offer, explore our highly selective Barcelona Guide for the best selection of hotels, restaurants, nightlife and things to do in Barcelona. Don't miss our Local Expert interviews, where we open the address books of some of Barcelona’s most discerning locals.

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Where to Sleep

BEST HOTELS  Barcelona’s hotel scene is characterised by a mix of cutting-edge design hotels, affordable boutique gems and a great selection of apartments to rent. Here is our selection of some of the best hotels in Barcelona right now:

1. Best New Hotel - W Barcelona

2. Best Boutique Hotel  - Hotel Pulitzer

3. Best Eco-Chic Hotel - Casa Camper

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Where to Eat

BEST RESTAURANTS  Barcelona is one of the most exciting culinary cities in the world, where many of the city’s best restaurants are casual, highly creative yet affordable tapas bars. Here are some of our favourite restaurants in Barcelona:

1. Best Tapas Bar - Quimet y Quimet

2. Best Innovative Tapas - Tickets Tapas Bar

3. Best Asian Fusion - Dos Palillos

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Where to Play

BEST NIGHTLIFE  Barcelona’s nightlife scene features outdoor terrace cafes, casual tapas/ wine bars and intimate cocktail bars (where smoking is generally allowed). Some of our favourite nightlife places in Barcelona includes:

1. Best Cocktail Bar - W Barcelona

2. Best Trendy Bar - Omm Lounge

3. Best Tapas/ Wine Bar - El Xampanyet

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City Snapshot

A. Montjuic - The highest mountain in Barcelona with beautiful views overlooking the city.

B. Poble Sec - A charming and peaceful residential area with leafy trees & lovely public squares.

C. L’Eixample - A trendy neighbourhood home to Gaudi’s best landmarks, wide boulevards, upscale shopping & hip restaurants.

D. El Raval - Barcelona’s up-and-coming district.

E. Barri Gotic - One of the most popular areas in Barcelona, the ancient heart of Barcelona with a vibrant social scene.

F. El Born - Barcelona’s trendiest area with great pedestrian terraces and vibrant tapas bars, restaurants & nightlife.

G. La Barceloneta - This waterfront district is home to Barcelona’s soaring monuments & luxury hotels.

H. Gracia - One of the cities most popular residential neighbourhoods on the outskirts of central Barcelona.

I. El Poblenou - The new creative district with cutting-edge nightlife, loft-style apartments and trendy locals.

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