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best places to go out in barcelona? prefer non-touristic places.

Barcelona, Spain, 8 months ago by Maike Schmidt
- Owen O'Leary: There's a really amazing cava bar on a street called Reina Cristina. It didn't seem touristy when I was there but after google it I found this link: http://www.bcninternet.com/touristinfo.php?contentid=293
  
  Well worth a visit.
  8 months ago
- Bart van Poll: A website for non-touristic places of Barcelona:
  http://www.SpottedbyLocals.com/barcelona - A website with inside tips from 5 Barcelona locals.
  
  Also, 20 other cities in Europe (and growing)
  
  Disclaimer: this website was founded by me...
  8 months ago
- Alicia Smith: Le Quinze Nits (Plaza Real - plaza off of Las Ramblas) - amazing restaurant, you must order dessert and $6 bottles of cava (spanish champagne)
  
  Cafe de l'Opera - (off of Las Ramblas) order chocolat and churros for breakfast
  
  Rabi Pelau (Pig Bar) - local dive, learn salsa and drink guarapitas with the local Spaniards
  
  Margarita Blue - down the street from Rabi Pelau, good bar atmosphere (get a blue marg)
  
  Go to the neighborhood El Borne for cool little cafes, boutiques and restaurants
  7 months ago
- Gutierrez Arnaud: I really recommend Bilbao berria (in the place of the cathedral of "santa maria del mar" !Very good tapas of all sort (fish,vegetables,gambas,"jamon"...) at 1,65 euros each. The quality of the food is here and the red wine is very good too (trust me i'm french from Bordeaux) (2,80 euros the glass or 15 euros the bottle).
  
  By the way where is "rapi pelau"?i try to locate it (Ask to several people) but fail...Someone can write down the exact adress?
  about 1 month ago
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some hotels suggestion for BArcelona

not so expensive, young and trendy. Will arrive from Girona Airport by bus, First time in Spain Thanks

Barcelona, Spain, 10 months ago by Ferro
- Nicholas Roberts: Here is a previous question that has some answers
  
  http://travellr.com/questions/spain/259/what-are-some-good-places-to-stay-in-or-around-barcelona
  9 months ago
- Nuria GarcÃa: Hi!
  there are lots of hotels in Barcelona.
  
  Have a look at Banys Orientals (http://www.hotelbanysorientals.com/). It's right in the Born district, where you can find lots of tapas places, many shops and a lot of history (museums, churches...). It's not such a big hotel, but it's worth a visit.
  
  Other fashionable hotels I like (it always depends on what you consider expensive):
  
  Hotel Omm: http://www.hotelomm.es/ (from 150 per night)
  Hotel Princess: http://www.hotelbarcelonaprincess.com/es/hotel.php (from 120 per night)
  Hotel Silken: http://www.hoteles-silken.com/hotel-diagonal-barcelona/ (from 100 Eur)
  Hotel Olivia Plaza: http://www.oliviahotels.es/es/index.php (from 140 Eur)
  Hotel Alexandra: http://www.epoquehotels.com/h.php/barcelona-hotels/boutique-hotel/h/alexandrabcnhotel/l/es (from 89 Eur)
  Hotel Chic&Basic: http://www.chicandbasic.com/ (from 95 Eur)
  
  I hope you have a good time here.
  8 months ago
- Ferro: Thanks so much for your help.
  
  Ferro
  8 months ago
- Andrea : I would also reccomend this place where I've been last month:
  http://www.theurbansuites.com
  Brand new apartments, with free WiFi connection, TV lcd and Friendly Staff :-)
  5 months ago
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what are some good beaches in Catalonia not very touristic, is Cadaques nice

First time to Spain, would like to spend few days in Barcelona , any nice hotel to suggest, not so expensive and convenient ?

Then 5 days in a beach resort, a smal and cosy place not so crowded ( July 09) and touristic. I read about Cadaques, is a nice place to spend few days, what about the beach and sea. Any hotel here to recommend ?

Thanks for help

Barcelona, Spain, 10 months ago by Ferro
- Nicholas Roberts: I stayed in a camping ground called Tres Estrellas in Castelldefels just south of Barcelona.
  
  The beach there was fantastic in the mornings. It was a 30 minutes bus ride from the city and reasonably priced.
  10 months ago
- Ferro: Thanks Niko, I am not into camping, a nice resort in Costa Brava not so crowded and with mass tourism and if you know of the nice and not very expensive hotels in that resort area
  
  Ciao
  10 months ago
- Alisa Modet: Cadaques gets REALLY full...can be bit like a sardine can! Just North there are a few places that are much quieter, also a very cool hotel on the cliffs with lighthouse and excellent curries! It's on the way to Port Lligat, sorry can't think of it's name off hand (am in Belize!). Other pretty more "local " beach towns south of there are San Pere Pescador, around Rosas, Pals, and a great beach / fishing village is lafranc and all the beaches around it! Bagur also now very "hip" with lots of boutique hotels, any further south and it gets really full and ugly again with a few exceptions!
  10 months ago
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Hi all we are going to fly into Barcelona soon and we have approximately 2 weeks in Spain, any suggestions on what we should do?

we are on a modest budget so doing really expensive stuff is out, cheers Dave & Viv

Barcelona, Spain, 11 months ago by David Haros
- Ben Cashman: Agree with both guys above, definitely check out the old town of the right of LaRambla as you are walking towards the beach, great old architecture and amazing street art.
  
  Gaudi's walk is a must, you can pick up a walking map in most backpacker or hotels and you can trek the city checking out all of his skitched out designs.
  
  Also, near the aquarium, you can catch a cable car to the top of the mini-mountain (I have forgotten what it is called!) but you see over the entire cityscape, gorgeous at sunset.
  
  If you get the chance to head out of Barcelona see if you can make your way north east and stay in Laguardia in the centre of Spain. The most incredible wine and tapas (possibly the best in the country...) and is the centre of the Rioja wine region.
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- Miquel Vilanova: last time I visited BCN I stayed in a hotel that provided lots of information about what to do in the city. The hotel was properly managed, but the best was their blog... amazing! here it goes (english version) : http://www.hotelcurious.com/eng/blog-hotel-curious-barcelona.
  
  Cheers!
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Nice 'boutique' hotel in Barcelona around EUR60 per night?

I'm heading to Barcelona in July and am looking for a somewhat unusual but nice place to stay. Y'know, kinda 'boutique' but not without the expensive part. Around EUR60 per night or under would be best (although under might be pushing it!). Any tips? Cheers!

Barcelona, Spain, 11 months ago by richard maddock
- Jose Tur Murillo: Hello Rich
  Its very difficult to find "Boutique Hotel" under 150 eur per night (double room) in Barcelona. I understand "Boutique" as stylish, trendy, familiar treat and high tech ready. I you forget all this i recommend a phew hotels not so stylish, not to trendy but in a good situation and best rate/quality.
  I the price still to high better look for hostel acommodations.
  Here is the list
  www.hoteljardi-barcelona.com
  http://www.gatrooms.es
  http://www.markethotel.com.es/
  http://www.hostalgoya.com
  www.hotelcaliforniabcn.com
  http://www.hotelciutatvella.com/
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- Espen Antonsen: I stayed at Gat Xino and it was ok. Small rooms but good price. Only drawback is the location when walking back at night. Friendly staff, decent breakfast and nice modern interior. They have two hotels in Barcelona.
  
  http://www.gatrooms.es/
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- Renee Woodhouse: Depending on how long you are staying, renting an apartment may be something worth considering. Im heading to Barcelona in June and was looking for something similar to what you have described, but without the price tag. I found that apartments were generally cheaper and you can also factor in the added saving of being able to prepare you own food bought at Boqueria market!
  
  This is the place we are staying at: http://www.banysdemar.com. The bonus here is that it does have a reception with standard office hours, so no waiting around on the street for an owner to turn up. It is in La Barceloneta and not far from the beach. Apartments are priced at around 85 Euro a night, plus there is a cleaning fee. If that's pushing the budget a little I did find quite a few options for around the 70 Euro mark. Try this site: http://www.apartmentsramblas.com/
  10 months ago
- maria moreno: ThereÂ´s a hotel named The Praktik Hotel, located close to La Pedrera (also known as Casa Mila) the famous Gaudi apartment. My friend stayed there for 3 days while he was visiting me in Barcelona last year in November.
  
  The rate begins from 50â‚¬ per night, depending on the season, and is practical as itÂ´s name. Have alll the basic stuff you might need, simple and modern design, good location (safe & quiet - still being in the city center).
  
  You can check out more at their web. www.praktikhotels.com
  about 1 month ago
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where to eat good tapas in Barcelona?

I want to know where I can find the best "tapas" and spanish traditional food in Barcelona.

Barcelona, Spain, 11 months ago by Jose Diogo Madeira
- john ousby: Sagardi in the gothic quarter is a great place to go - they have a proper tapas restaurant as well as a more informal bar with apple wine and a mixture of mini sandwiches - photo and link to location here http://www.flickr.com/photos/ousby/2266903235/
  11 months ago
- Jose Tur Murillo: Have a look to Passeig del Born, a trendy area where you can find new cuisine "tapas" style bars and many traditional bars. I specially recommend Bubbo next to Santa Maria del Mar church, have a taste to their awesome desserts.
  11 months ago
- Nuria GarcÃa: As Josetur said, Passeig del Born is a good area to go for 'tapas'.
  'Pintxos' usually consist of a slice of bread with different ingredients atop and are typical from the Basque Country. My favourite place of the kind is Bilbao Berria, next to the Cathedral in the gothic quarter, but Sagardis are good too.
  
  If you look for a very traditional and cheap place try Can MaÃ±o in Barceloneta: http://barcelona.lanetro.com/restaurantes-caseros/can-mano-307264 It's a small family-run restaurant which was very famous among fishermen years ago and seems to remain the same nowadays. They have a good selection of tapas and they prepare tasty fish dishes.
  
  Also in Barceloneta, the most crowded place I've ever been to: La ChampaÃ±eria - Can Paixano (http://trustedplaces.com/review/spain/barcelona/restaurant/1o32p8z/can-paixano) The sandwiches are good quality and very cheap and cava is a bargain too, so it's difficult not to end up a bit tipsy. It's so packed that if you aren't careful you could splash your clothes or step onto another person (making friends!). Anyway, if you like lively places, don't mind eating while standing on your feet and aren't claustrophobic, then it's an option.
  
  Another place I always recommend is La Esquinica, in Horta: http://11870.com/pro/la-esquinica Horta is a nice district a bit further away from the city centre but well-connected by metro. You won't find many tourists there but this restaurant is rather famous and if you don't want to wait so long you should book in advance (well, they don't make reservations, but you can go there a couple of hours earlier and pick a number). In spite of sometimes being so busy that you feel rushing, food and prices are good... and it's very traditional.
  
  Other good traditional places (more expensive) are Cal Pep (http://trustedplaces.com/review/spain/barcelona/restaurant/1i1648a/restaurant-cal-pep) and Els Quatre Gats (http://trustedplaces.com/review/spain/barcelona/restaurant/1f5337p/el-quatro-gats).
  
  Enjoy them!
  11 months ago
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What are some good places to stay in or around Barcelona?

I was thinking of going to Barcelona in the summer and I want to have the option of camping outside of the city or in some backpackers in the city itself? Does anyone have recomendations?

Barcelona, Spain, 12 months ago by Tanya Timalling
- Nicholas Roberts: There are a lot of options for accommodation in Barcelona. Firstly go to an information booth in a train station or around the city to see what is available.
  
  We stayed in a camping ground 40 mins from the city but in a fantastic location on the beach. It was called Tres Estrellas.
  
  We also met another aussie guy who stayed in the university student apartments when he was there. I am not sure of the place but I think it was on wotif.com
  12 months ago
- Nuria GarcÃa: Hi Tanyat!
  
  There are lots of places where you could stay in Barcelona city (but I would say that I haven't heard of any with a camping area), although during the summer the city is packed!
  
  As I live here, maybe other travellers could give you better advice about where to stay. Anyway, I'll try a few places I heard of:
  
  Barcelona Urbany Hostel (http://www.barcelonaurbany.com/) is the biggest Hostel in the city. They opened last year and received quite a lot of press. It's not expensive and not far away from Clot Station, from where you could easily go by metro to the city centre and by train to the beaches near Barcelona (which are cleaner than the ones in the metropolitan area).
  
  Hostal Centric (http://www.hostalcentric.com/) is very centrical and having a look at the comments on Google, people seem to be quite satisfied.
  
  Another place I always pass through on my bike is the Centric Point (http://www.centricpointhostel.com/). It's right in the middle of the city, in one of the most popular streets and next door to one of Gaudi's buildings (Casa Batllo). The hostel is part of a modernist building and it seems quite lively from outside.
  
  Well, now CAMPSITES!! I know a few more of these , but I'll tell you my favourite:
  
  Camping Kanguro (http://www.campingkanguro.com/) is half way between Sant Pol de Mar and Canet de Mar, about 50 min by train from Clot Station and a bit more from the city centre (PlaÃ§a Catalunya). You'll need to walk 1,5km from the train station, but the positive part is that the beach is not busy at all and the place is quite calm and clean. The prices are around 25 eur/night/tent and if you get a place with views over the beach it really seems like a French film scenery (the moon, the trees, the sea!).
  
  I hope this helps... also take into account that Gracia Fest takes place in August. It's a traditional and famous Festival here and hostels might be a bit busier around that date.
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