Zona Franca Travel Guide
Barcelona
Visit Zona Franca
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 acclaimed theatre scene and shops 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.
Camp Nou
Catch an event at Camp Nou during your trip to Barcelona. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and shops.
Park Güell
Look out over the city from a Gaudí-designed terrace in this park in the city’s north.
Things to do
Park Guell Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
Barcelona in 1 Day: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell,Old Town & Pickup
Sagrada Familia Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
Tablao Flamenco Cordobes on Rambla Barcelona with Dinner Option
Barcelona Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour by Bus Turistic
Top hotels in Zona Franca
Best Western Plus Hotel Alfa Aeropuerto
Poor check in. Did automatic check in on line before spent 20min adding passports ect then they wanted to scan passports again. Took 15 min to check in. Nice guy but took to long.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Barcelona Airport Hotel
Nice quiet hotel. Close to airport and shuttle was convenient.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Moxy Barcelona
Lighting in the room should be brighter & need more lights Breakfast buffet should hv more Spanish variety food options
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira
Clean room. Great staff.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Arc la Rambla
Clean rooms, friendly staff, very good breakfast, heart of La Rambla area. Downside no coffee or tea available after breakfast. No laundry services.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Grand Hyatt Barcelona
The location is nice, but for the price I would suggest try another hotel. The lobby and rooms appear to be recently updated, but it feels cheap and surface level. The rooms are big, but they have the glass cube showers no one seems to like. The staff and management are also not the nicest or most ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Zona Franca
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.
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.
La Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample
Travellers choose La Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample for its great bars. Hop aboard the metro at Entenca Station or Hospital Clinic Station and check out top sights like Arenas de Barcelona.
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.
Downtown Barcelona
Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Barcelona. Top attractions like La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are major draws. Catch the metro at Liceu Station or Jaume I Station to see more of the city.
