BARCELONA

Description:

Barselona is the capital of Catalonia, Spanish autonomous community on the North-East of the country, and a second largest city in Spain. The official language together with Spanish is Catalan; furthermore the majority of people fluently speak English – that’s why it is easy to find in restaurants and hotels information not only in Spanish. Spain is a member state of the Europe Union, according to this euro it’s official currency. Foreign currency can be changed at saving banks “Caixes” (Monday to Friday 8.30 to 2.00 pm, and Thursday afternoons, from September to June, 4.30 pm to 7.45 pm), banks (Monday – Friday from 8.30 am to 2.00 pm, Sunday, except summer months, from 8.30 am to 1.00 pm) and at the main railway and autobus stations. All institutions in Barcelona open at 8-9 am and end at 6-7 pm, with a 2-hour break at 2 pm. Holidays in Barcelona: Official holidays throughout Spain - New Year%27s Day (01/01) - Three Kings%27s Day or Twelfth Nigh (06/01) - Columbus%27 Day or National Day of Spain (12/10) - All Saints%27 Day Official holidays in Catalonia: - Easter Monday (25/04) - St John%27s Day (24/06) - Saint Stephen%27s Day (26/12) Local holidays: - first day of the Setmana Blanca or "White Week" school holiday (07/03) - Festival of la Mercè (24/09)

Climate

Barcelona belongs to GMT+1 time zone during winter period and to GMT+2 – during summer period. Barcelona, facing the Mediterranean Sea, has a warm climate - tourists can enjoy sunny weather and lovely beaches, totaling 5 km of coastline, all the year.

Transport

There is also urban and metropolitan rail network, which supplements Barcelona’s metro network – it contains of 3 lines. Time: Monday-Thursday, Sunday and public holidays: 5am -midnight. Friday: 5am-2am. Saturday and evenings before public holidays on 1/1, 24/6, 15/8 and 24/9: continuous service. Another popular public transport is tram. It is a perfect alternative to metro, which provides easy access to Barcelona’s major industrial areas, shopping centres and parks. There are 2 tram lines. Time: Monday-Thursday, Sunday and public holidays: 5am - midnight. Fridays, Saturdays and evenings before public holidays: 5am-2pm. Barcelona has a bus service and there is a special night-bus service (Nit Bus), which connects the city and suburban area. All buses begin at 10.40 or 11.40 and end at 05.00 or 06.00 am. They all stop at or depart from Barcelona’s Plaça de Catalunya. Airport of Barcelona, El Prat, is located 16 kilometers south from the city. Access to airport: - Aerobus A1, A2. Journey time: 35 minutes. Departs from Plaça de Catalunya every 10 minutes from 05.28 am to 23.14 pm. From airport: 5.42 am – 23.38 pm. Ticket price: 5.30 euro – one way, 9.15 – return. - Train (RENFE), departs from Renfe (Spanish Rail) stations at Sants (05.13 am – 23.11 pm) every 30 minutes. Journey time – 19 minutes. - 46 Autobus, departs from Pl. d’Espanya to Barcelona Airport (05.00 am – 00.15 am) every 30 minutes. Ticket price: 1.40 euro. - Night bus №17, runs from Ronda Universitat / Pl. Catalunya to Airport every 20 minutes, one way ticket price – 1.40 euro.

Find hotels in BARCELONA

Hotels in BARCELONA


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Catalonia Rubens Hotel

Address: Pg Mare De Deu Del Coll 10, Barcelona

$97 - $145

Catalonia Rubens Hotel

The Catalonia Park Gell /formerly Catalonia Rubens/ is located in a quiet area and very close to Park Gell/one of the city s emblems/ and only a few metres from the main clinics of Barcelona /Quiron clinic/ Delfos clinic/ etc./. The hotel enjoys unforgettable views of Barcelona and its location... more

Hesperia Sant Just

Address: Frederic Mompou, 1, Barcelona

$87 - $392

Hotel Hesperia Sant Just has been totally renovated in 2003, and enjoys a privileged location at the end of Barcelona's Diagonal Avenue, in Sant Just Desvern, beside the TV3 TV Studios, at only 10 minutes from the airport and very close to the Barcelona centre. The property has several... more

CATALONIA ARAGON

Address: ARAGON 569 BIS 571, Barcelona

$61 - $127

The Catalonia Aragon was named after the street in which it is located.This is a convenient street in terms of transport and you will be able touse it to quickly access any part of the city. Close to a train stationwith direct connection to the airport.And the Sagrada Familia church /Antoni Gaudis... more

Expo Hotel Barcelona

Address: Explotacion Hotel Expo Sa Mallorca,1-23, Barcelona

$85 - $146

Location. Expo Hotel Barcelona is located in Barcelona's Sants Montjuic neighborhood, close to Placa d'Espanya, Sagrada Familia, and Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya. Nearby points of interest also include Camp Nou and Casa Batllo. Hotel Features. Expo Hotel Barcelona features a... more

U232 Hotel

Address: Comte D'urgell 232, Barcelona

$85 - $172

Location. U232 Hotel is located in Barcelona's Eixample neighborhood, close to Casa Mila, Sagrada Familia, and Casa Batllo. Nearby points of interest also include Placa d'Espanya and Las Ramblas. Hotel Features. This 4 star property has a 24 hour business center and offers a... more

*AC Irla Hotel*

Address: C/Calvet, 40-42, Barcelona

*AC Irla Hotel*

Location This hotel is located in one of Barcelona's suburbs, within minutes of the centre, the nearest public transport links, pubs and restaurants. The nearest nightclub is aproximately 1 km away. Facilities Built in 2003, the hotel has 5 floors and 36 double rooms. It offers a 24-hour... more

BALMORAL

Address: VIA AUGUSTA 5, BARCELONA

$94 - $579

.. BOASTING A PRIVILEGED LOCATION ON THE CORNER OF DIAGONAL AV. AND VIA AUGUSTA, AND STANDING TALL AMONG CHIC SHOPS AND CAFES IS THE LOVELY BALMORAL HOTEL. BARCELONA DIAGONAL, THE CENTRAL COMMERCIAL AND FINANCIAL DISTRICT OF BARCELONA, CAPTURES THE SPIRIT OF THE CITY. STROLL DOWN THE CHARMING TREE... more

Hotel Granvia

Address: Gran Via Corts Catalanes 642, Barcelona

$87 - $156

Location. Hotel Granvia is located in Barcelona's Eixample neighborhood, close to Casa Lleo Morera, Casa Batllo, and Palau de la Musica Catalana. Nearby points of interest also include Placa Catalunya and Arc de Triomf. Hotel Features. This 3 star property has a business center and offers a... more

Husa Pedralbes

Address: Fontcoberta 4, Barcelona

$73 - $126

Location. Husa Pedralbes is located in Barcelona's Sarria Sant Gervasi neighborhood, close to Monestir de Pedralbes, Sagrada Familia, and Camp Nou. Nearby points of interest also include Placa d'Espanya and Casa Mila. Hotel Features. Husa Pedralbes features a bar/lounge and a snack... more

Hotel EuroPark

Address: Aragó, 323-325, Barcelona

$88 - $188

Location. Near the airport, Hotel EuroPark is located in Barcelona's Eixample neighborhood and close to Casa Batllo, Palau de la Generalitat de Catalunya, and Parliament of Catalonia. Additional points of interest near this hotel include Parc Guell and Montjuic. Hotel Features. Dining options... more


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