Recent reviews Barcelona
[helar, 02/03/2012] Το ξενοδοχείο Zenit Barcelona βρίσκεται στην καρδιά της Βαρκελώνης, στα 3 χιλιόμετρα από την περιοχή Las Ramblas και τη Sagrada Familia, το αριστούργημα του Gaudi. Είναι ένα ξενοδοχείο 4 αστέρων, με μοντέρνο σχεδιασμό, καλύπτει όλες τις απαιτήσεις του επισκέπτη. Έχει 71 δωμάτια και δύο εστιατόρια. Επίσης δωρεάν ίντερνετ.
[jipp05, 19/02/2012] Club Catwalk is a nightclub that is located in the port Olympic area of the city close to Shoko and Carpe Deim right by the beach. It is easy to find and can usually be identified by the line of people who are trying to gain entry after about 1 am.
The nearest metro is villa olympico and the club is a couple of minutes’ walk from the exit of the metro station.
Catwalk is a large club and is very popular with the cities fashionable crowd although it is also extremely popular with tourists as well due to its location.
Whether or not you will like Catwalk really does depend on what sort of pl
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[jipp05, 19/02/2012] Jamboree is a little bit different from the kind of places that I normally find myself going to but it has one of the best atmospheres of any club in Barcelona.
It is located in Placa Reial just off Las Ramblas and costs to enter vary depending on what live act is playing that night. Whatever the price the night you go there is always someone handing out flyers on Las Ramblas that give discounts and if you get there early enough there you can get free entry a lot of the time.
Inside the club is quite small with two floors one upstairs and one located in the basement. There is a lounge area
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[joveneli, 17/02/2012] Barcelona is known for its unusual sights and the Sagrada Familia cathedral is one of them. One of the giants in Barcelona is just Sagrada Familia. Located in downtown - we found easily. This is an incredibly beautiful building of the famous architect Antonio Gaudi. I am amazed at the results of this creation. The cathedral is still under construction and this is evident in the towering cranes. To see close Sagrada Familia is a unique moment. Sagrada Familia is a combination of Gaudi's projects and ideas of modern architects. With its exceptional design building is known around the world. Con
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[nam2505, 31/01/2012] I have stayed in the Hotel Arts on two occassions (most recently early 2008) and have to say it is generally very good. The rooms are extremely well equipped and spacious and the hotel public areas are smart and impressive. On both of my previous stays the hotel staff were friendly and helpful and the hotel is well positioned for exploring Barcelona.
Certainly if you have the money the Hotel Arts is, in my experience, well worth a visit.
[Aldo26, 29/11/2011] Good location, not too far from the city centre but far enough as to have a good night rest. Many restaurants in the area.
Nice rooms, kingsize comfortable beds, new bathroom.
Really near to Clinic Hospital Metro Stop.
[kingfrancesca, 23/11/2011] I took my boyfriend to Barcelona for his 30th Birthday and spent ages choosing hotels. Went with this one, half way between las ramblas and the Nou Camp. Hotel was absolutely brilliant and very accomodating. I had organised beforehand cava and a birthday cake to be delivered to the room for my boyfriend's birthday. And they did and he loved it. They also gave us free access to the spa which we enjoyed after a long day walking around the city. Breakfast was absolutely to die for. Views of Barcelona from the restaurant (top floor) and everything you could want for breakfast on offer! Room
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[jipp05, 06/11/2011] Can Paixano or La Xampanyeria (in the local Catalan but La Champagneria in Spanish as it is more commonly known) is one of the best and weirdest bars that I have ever been too. First of all finding the bar was a complete and utter nightmare as it is a little off the beaten path. It is located near the beach on Carrer de la Reina but knowing this information doesn’t make it any easier to find. It is on a side street and a good deal of walking was involved before we stumbled across it. Once you find the actual side street it is on you can’t miss the bar unless it’s closed in which case it just l
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[jeffjen, 27/10/2011] The Port Vell area of Barcelona is one that has benefitted greatly from its major upgrade for the 1992 Olympics. Before the Olympics it was a run down harbour with old warehouses and industrial buildings, but was then transformed into an attractive bustling port and entertainment centre which housed the 1992 Olympic Village and also opens the city up to the sea.
Crossing a wooden pedestrian bridge (the Rambla de Mar) which was constructed to join the entertainment complex to the city, is quite a scenic walkway, giving great views out over the port. The bridge is an attractive looking construc
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[jeffjen, 21/10/2011] During my trips to Barcelona, I have been very interested in visiting the various works of Antoni Gaudi.
Having visted Parc Guell and The Unfinished Church, we also went to visit La Casa Mila, or 'La Pedrera' as it is more commonly known.
Placed in Paseo de Gracia, work on La Pedrera began in 1905 and finished in 1910, it is the last commissioned work that Gaudi undertook, before concentrating his last years on La Sagrada Familia (the Unfinished Church).
The owner, Pere Mila Camps had purchased the land, and having seen some of Gaudi's other work, he commissioned him to build a large building
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[jeffjen, 18/10/2011] No visit to Barcelona is complete without a visit to the fabulous spectacle which is the Magic Fountain.
I had first seen the Magic Fountain on TV back in 1992 when Barcelona hosted the Olympics. It is situated not far from the outdoor Olympic Pool and stadium. I can remember being quite impressed by the fountain and thinking it would be nice to actually visit and watch the show.
Sixteen years on my wish came true, as myself and my partner were on holiday in Spain and having longed to visit Barcelona, we booked a day trip to the city. We liked it so much we returned again this year.
The fount
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[jeffjen, 17/10/2011] Anyone who visits Barcelona will not fail to notice Tibidabo, and this is due to the imposing church of Sagrat Cor (Sacred Heart) which stands at the top of the mountain, and the impressive statue of Jesus Christ on the highest spire of the church. Tibidabo is the highest peak in Barcelona at over 500m above sea level.
On travelling in and out of Barcelona, seeing this church and statue on top of the mountain is a fantastic sight.
The church is the work of architect Enrique Sagnier, and building commenced in 1902 and took 60 years to build, so it is actually not that old!
The church is unusu
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[jeffjen, 14/10/2011] During my recent visit to Barcelona I visited Parc Guell, another place on my 'must visit' list.
We visited Parc Guell as part of a city tour by coach and spent a couple of hours there, walking around in the hot sunshine, although I must point out that in order to see the entire park, I would advise that visitor's spend at least a morning or afternoon there!
I am a fan of Antoni Gaudi's work, and the Catalan Architect designed Parc Guell after being comissioned by Count Eusebi Guell. Guell was an estate agent entrepreneur, and asked Gaudi to design and create a park with luxury houses for Ba
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[huesped_Eurostars-Ga, 10/10/2011] una palabra solo....excelente
[jeffjen, 06/10/2011] I do like to visit cathedrals and churches and am also a fan of the work of Antoni Gaudi, the Catalan architect who designed La Sagrada Familia and whose work can be seen in many places in Barcelona. In Gaudi's works there are the most diverse construction techniques, and great architectural innovation due to his knowledge of geometry.
Unfortunately, Gaudi was run over by a tram and died in 1926, aged 73 and is buried inside the church. He had spent more than 40 years working on the church, and knew anyway that it would never be completed in his lifetime, but had drawn plans so that the churc
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[huesped_Constanza, 19/09/2011] I enjoyed my stay at the Hotel Constanza. Like my previous times staying there, the staff was friendly and accommodating. The room was clean and comfortable. The breakfast was a good way to start the day. The menu offered a variety of choices. I especially enjoyed the coffee and fresh orange juice. Hotel Constanza is located near shopping areas, including Las Ramblas, and restaurants. Also nearby are stops fo the "on-off" tour busses and the famous Gaudi mansions. After a day of sight-seeing, the lobby of the Hotel Constanza is a sanctuary from the hurry and bustle of the day's activitie
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[ChristianeA, 13/09/2011] Cet hôtel est très bien situé. Très bon accueil. Les gens à la réception lèvent toujours la tête pour nous saluer dès que l'on entre dans l'hôtel. Les chambres sont très belles et propres. Par contre, il vaut mieux demander une chambre à l'arrière car les bruits de la rue sont très incommodants. Aussi, au 3e étage on sentait les vibrations du métro, mais ce n'était pas vraiment un problème.
Le déjeuner est un buffet. Bons choix, mais il n'y a pas de réchaud, donc tout était froid.
Je retournerais dans cet hôtel à condition d'avoir une chambre à l'arrière et idéalement sur l'un des derniers é
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[huesped_Rey-Juan-Car, 30/08/2011] very nice hotel
[huesped_Gran-Hotel-T, 29/08/2011] i think that it's a very good hotel but a little expensive)
[veny, 25/06/2011] Good location but it was quite bleak and darkly decorated. The room was clean the staff was also ok.
