What's Downtown Barcelona Like?

People go to Downtown Barcelona to see famous places such as Barcelona Cathedral, as well as its many attractions like Rambla del Raval. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's art scene and selection of restaurants. La Rambla and Boqueria Market are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Downtown Barcelona?

We have 937 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our travelers' favorite places to stay in Downtown Barcelona:

The Serras

Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Swim-up bar • Health club • Terrace • Central location

The Barcelona EDITION

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, 2 bars

• • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • 24-hour fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Central location

Yurbban Passage Hotel & Spa

4-star hotel with spa, outdoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Sauna • Fitness center • Walkable location

Boutique Hotel Casa Volver

3-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Babysitting services • 24-hour front desk • Central location

H10 Cubik

Luxury hotel with 2 bars, outdoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Free shopping center shuttle • Restaurant • Rooftop terrace • Central location

How to Get to Downtown Barcelona

Downtown Barcelona is located 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from the heart of Barcelona.

Flying to:

• • Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), 7.5 mi (12 km) from Downtown Barcelona

Traveling to Downtown Barcelona by Train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:

• • Plaça de Catalunya Station
• • France Station
• • Barcelona (YJD-Barcelona-France Train Station)

Getting to Downtown Barcelona on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Liceu Station
• • Jaume I Station
• • Placa Catalunya Station

Things to See and Do in and around Downtown Barcelona

What to See in Downtown Barcelona

• • Barcelona Cathedral
• • Palau Guell
• • Placa de Catalunya
• • Port Vell
• • Passeig de Gracia

Things to Do in Downtown Barcelona

• • La Rambla
• • Boqueria Market
• • Palau de la Musica Catalana
• • Picasso Museum
• • Gran Teatre del Liceu

Other Popular Downtown Barcelona Attractions

• • Rambla del Raval
• • El Corte Ingles
• • Barcelona Museum of Contemporary Art
• • Maritime Museum
• • Arc de Triomf

When Is the Best Time to Visit Barcelona?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 73°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 52°F)
• • Rainiest months: October, September, May, November (average 3 inches of rainfall)