DK Travel : Barcelona

With warm, crystal-clear waters lapping its sandy shores and mountains nuzzling up to its northern edge, this glittering jewel in the Mediterranean is blessed with desirable geographical genes. From the buoyant, revamped port area to the atmospheric medieval streets of the Barri Gòtic and the beautiful Modernista buildings of the Eixample, Barcelona has it all. A host of treasure-filled museums, architectural wonders, lively beaches and enchanting squares provide the icing on the cake.

Astin

Resident DJs spin techno (Thu) and dance pop (Fri & Sat) at this buzzing spot.
Atalanta Manufactura

This shop’s delicate, hand-painted silks are created in an on-site workshop. Unusual designs include a Klimt-inspired, gilded silk.
Atenea Aparthotel

Designed with business travellers in mind, this top-notch aparthotel sits near Barcelona’s business and financial district around upper Diagonal. Rooms are ample and well-equipped, and there are several conference rooms and a 24-hour laundry service.
Auditori de Barcelona

A shiny newcomer located near the Teatre Nacional, this large auditorium is home to the Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona. Acoustics and visibility are excellent and, in addition to classical music, it hosts regular jazz concerts.
Avenida Palace

This is a classic hotel with contemporary rooms. The lobby showcases a lavish staircase with Baroque banisters. It was once a 19th-century tea parlour.
Avinguda Diagonal

Big and brash, traffic-choked Diagonal is hard to miss, a cacophonous avenue that cuts, yes, diagonally across the entire city. It is a premier shopping street, particularly west of Passeig de Gràcia to its culmination in L’Illa mall and the large El Corte Inglés department store near Plaça Maria Cristina. Lining this long stretch is a host of high-end clothing and shoe stores (Armani, Gucci and Versace among them), interior design shops, jewellery and watch purveyors, and more.
Bagués Joieria

Iconic Barcelona jeweller since 1839 with an international reputation. Each piece is handmade using traditional methods.
Baja Beach

Good-looking beach boys and girls encourage everyone to dance in this California-style beach club. Meals are served on the terrace overlooking the sea.
Ballooning

A balloon journey over the volcanic area of Osona is an unbeatable way to get a bird’s-eye view of Catalonia.
Bar Almirall

The Modernista doors swing open to a young, friendly crowd at Barcelona’s oldest watering hole. Founded in 1860, the bar has many original fittings, plus eclectic music and strong cocktails.

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Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
- under €60
- €60–120
- €120–180
- €180–240
- over €240