Espiells 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.

Passeig de Gràcia
One of Spain’s most expensive streets has masterworks by Gaudí, Falqués and more, interspersed with designer boutiques and rather opulent cafés.
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 Monastery Small Group or Private Tour Hotel pick-up

Montserrat Tour with Cog-Wheel Train & Black Madonna Priority Access
Top hotels in Espiells

Barcelona Airport Hotel
Great location!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Royal Ramblas
This is an acceptable travel hotel in central location. We did not think it was worth the price at all and were disappointed. Clean inside. Comfortable beds. Breakfast was really awful. You should note that the larger family rooms are actually two tiny rooms connected by a strange little foyer with ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Grand Hyatt Barcelona
What an incredible stay… the hotel staff and all the members were just amazing. Location fantastic and our room was amazing.. dining was exceptional, we didn’t have to leave the resort. We will definitely go back..
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Leonardo Royal Hotel Barcelona Fira
Clean room!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower
The roof top is closed need to reopen
Reviewed on 15 May 2026

El Avenida Palace Hotel
Breakfast buffet lavish, staff attentive, room was clean
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Espiells

Gràcia
Architecture, cafes and shopping highlight some notable features of Gràcia. Make a stop by Passeig de Gràcia or Gaudi House Museum while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Joanic Station or Fontana Station to get around town.

la Vila de Gràcia
You might enjoy the architecture while in la Vila de Gràcia. Passeig de Gràcia is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Fontana Station or Gracia Station to see more of the city.

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.

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.

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.
