Catalonia Eixample 1864
At a glance: 4-star · Since 2003 · 124 rooms
Near: Casa Batlló · 5 min walk
Casa Batlló
350 m away · Pg. de Gràcia, 43, Eixample, 08007 Barcelona, Spain
(223,029 reviews)
La Pedrera - Casa Milà
600 m away · Pg. de Gràcia, 92, Eixample, 08008 Barcelona, Spain
(115,409 reviews)
Plaça de Catalunya
750 m away · Eixample, 08002 Barcelona, Spain
(223,937 reviews)
Arc de Triomf
1.0 km away · Passeig de Lluís Companys, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain
(102,323 reviews)
Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Skip-the-Line Guided Tour and Tickets
1h 30m
(4,729 reviews)
From $59
Sagrada Familia Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
75 min
(4,138 reviews)
From $63
Park Guell Skip-the-Line Guided Tour in Barcelona
60 min
(8,855 reviews)
From $31
Montserrat & Cogwheel Train, Gourmet Wine Tasting & Tapas/Lunch
(8,423 reviews)
From $67
The best time to visit is May or June, when temperatures are warm and rain is moderate. September is also pleasant, though it is the rainiest month. July and August are the hottest and driest, with highs around 29°C. Winter months are mild but cooler, with more humidity. Aim for late spring or early autumn for the most comfortable weather.
For first visits, the Eixample puts you near Gaudí's masterpieces and upscale shopping, with hotels like Majestic and Almanac. The Gothic Quarter suits those wanting medieval streets and nightlife, with Duquesa de Cardona nearby. La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya offer central convenience, with Olivia Plaza and Kimpton Vividora. For a quieter, residential feel, Sant Gervasi is calm and green, home to Hotel Boutique Mirlo.
Start with the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece and the city's icon. Park Güell offers colorful mosaics and sweeping views. Casa Batlló and La Pedrera showcase his imaginative facades on Passeig de Gràcia. For football fans, Spotify Camp Nou is the home of FC Barcelona. Ciutadella Park is a green escape with a lake and the nearby.
You can take full-day tours to Andorra, a small mountain country with duty-free shopping and scenic valleys; Girona, a medieval city with a well-preserved old town; and the Costa Brava, a rugged coastline with coves and beaches. Montserrat, a mountain monastery, is also a popular day trip. These tours cover the destinations in a single day, so you can see them without planning your own transport.
Plan 3 to 4 days for Barcelona. In 3 days, you can see the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Casa Batlló, La Pedrera, and the Gothic Quarter, plus Montjuïc Castle or Ciutadella Park. Add a fourth day for a day trip to Montserrat, Girona, or the Costa Brava, which needs a full extra day. If you want to include Spotify Camp Nou or Tibidabo, allow a fifth day.
