Sants Travel Guide
Barcelona
Popular places to visit
Sagrada Familia
Gaudí’s basilica in the center of Barcelona is an architectural marvel and offers views across the city from eight towering spires.
La Rambla
These lively pedestrian streets in the heart of Barcelona are filled with flower stalls, tapas restaurants and street performers.
Port de Barcelona
Explore the waterfront in Barcelona with a trip to Port de Barcelona. Discover the great live music and notable monuments in this vibrant area.
Plaça de Catalunya
This popular Barcelona meeting point connects the old city with the new and is famous for its shopping, monuments and festival celebrations.
Barcelona Cathedral
Barcelona’s cathedral dates back to the 1200s, and contains the remains of the city’s patron saint.
Camp Nou
Catch an event at Camp Nou during your trip to Barcelona. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Things to do
Barcelona City Tour Hop-On Hop-Off
Fast Track: Sagrada Familia Guided Tour
Skip-the-Line Casa Batlló Tickets with SmartGuide
Park Guell Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
Montserrat Tour with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access
Barcelona in 1 Day: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell,Old Town & Pickup
Top hotels in Sants
Barceló Sants
Great Veggie meal - best chips. Loved the “Space” theme and the bath in our room was fantastic.
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Barcelona Airport Hotel
Room was clean overall and had most amenities, would have liked a luggage rack. Asked for a quiet room, was placed next to the service elevator and stairs so all we heard was banging. Room temperature was set and despite numerous requests to lower it, they would not. Very uncomfortable, had to open ...
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Grand Hyatt Barcelona
Royal Ramblas
I loved the location. Walkable to everything. I could
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Rialto
Done
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira
Aaaa
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sants
El Poble-sec
You might take some time to check out the waterfront views in El Poble-sec. Spend some time visiting top spots like Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, and catch the metro at Parc de Montjuïc Station or Espanya Station to see more of the area.
Sant Antoni
Travellers choose Sant Antoni for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Sant Antoni Station or Poble Sec Station and check out top sights like Sant Antoni Market.
L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample
Visitors to L'Antiga Esquerra de l'Eixample love its fantastic nightlife, and you can check out Avinguda Diagonal and Mercat del Ninot. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Provenca Station.
El Raval
Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in El Raval. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Parc de Montjuic Station or Paral-lel Station to see more of the city.
Sants-Montjuïc
Sants-Montjuïc is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Port de Barcelona and Palau Sant Jordi. See more of Barcelona by jumping on the metro at Foc Station or Zona Franca Station.
Eixample
Known for its charming cafes and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Eixample. Check out top attractions like Sagrada Familia and La Rambla, and jump on the metro at Diagonal Station or Passeig de Gracia Station to see more of the city.
