Guide to Barcelona Hotels and Attractions

One of Spain's most aesthetically appealing cities is that of Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona is located near the Mediterranean Sea, making it a logical spot to have a major trading port and where tourists come to visit all of the many attractions. Barcelona is also the capital of "Catalonia" a very dynamic region in Europe, and was also host to the 1992 summer Olympic games. At that time, the hotels in Barcelona were filled to capacity. It is also home to many different "Fiesta's" and to some of the world's best parties, dance clubs and Barcelona hotels. Barcelona also has some beautiful beaches for you to lay back and relax, as well as excellent skiing conditions in the winter. You can also visit some of the many exciting museums when you travel to Barcelona. Choose any level of Barcelona hotel that fits into your budget and we'll get you low discount hotel rates.
 

The museum features the collections of the works of Pablo Picasso. Displaying his youth and educational work in this attractive, yet very informative museum. This museum clearly confirms all ties that Pablo Picasso was united with the city of Barcelona with his art. The museum displays Picasso's sketches he did as a child as well as a few of his paintings from the Blue and Rose periods in which he resided in Barcelona. Clearly this museum displays his background and talents as an artist.
 

Visit Europe's most extraordinary church, Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia, this represents the Holy Family. There are three doorways in this Temple which represent Faith, Hope and Charity. Each doorway has four towers. Although, not yet finished this Temple is a great place to view and learn about the ancient church. Before his masterpiece was completed, Gaudí died in 1926 and since then, controversy has continually hindered the progress of the building.
 

La Rambla is one of the main stops in the long list of Barcelona attractions. It is the central heart of the city, many tourists spend their time in this area as it has many attractions such as Port Vell (Old Port), trendy La Ribera (The Waterfront), Miró Mosaic, the Liceu (Opera house), the Mercat de la Boqueria. When you travel to Barcelona you have to visit the many exhibition centres such as the Palau de la Virreina and the Centre d'Art Santa Mònica. La Rambla is non stop hussle and bussle, constantly moving and growing, especially at night and on the weekends. Newsstands, caged bird and flower stalls, musicians, tarot readers and mime artists are filling the wide central walkway. There are many Barcelona hotels to choose from that range from inexpensive cheap hotels to the most luxurious hotels.