Stepping into Barcelona is like wandering through Gaudi’s dream. All that sublime, surreal architecture, cobblestone streets and Mediterranean fiesta vibes sizzling in the air. Plus, the hostels are the shiz. You may look at our page in a confused state and shout, I WANT THEM ALL!! Well, no need to spend hours trawling the internet….
Barcelona
As you stand on Montjuic overlooking the great city of Barcelona, it’s no surprise why it was picked to host the Summer Olympics of 1992. From the diverse cuisine to the nightlife, fantastic shopping and beaches, you won’t be short of things to do. If you want to know our take on the best hostels in Barcelona check out the linked guide, or browse on for inspo from our writers who have been there and got the Sagrada Familia t-shirt. When you’re done here, it’s only a short hop to the White Isle…so this may come in handy next – Things to do in Ibiza.
Best cheap eats in Barcelona
Besides being a cultural hotspot with its historical buildings and unique city vibes, you’ll also find some innumerable cheap eats in Barcelona. You’ll be surprised to find that even the more expensive restaurants are accessible through their lunch menus or “menu del dia”, which often is comprised of 3 courses, plus a drink and coffee…
The Best Vegetarian and Vegan Spots in Barcelona
Barcelona – it’s both city and beach, the architecture is divine, it overflows with culture and you can guarantee you’ll be dancing until dawn given its nightlife credentials. In a city famous for chorizo, cheese and seafood, it can be hard getting by as a vegan or veggie. Although there’s nothing like patatas bravas and…
The Best Clubs in Barcelona for All-Night Electronic Music
Barcelona is one of the best cities to visit on the planet. It’s got everything you would expect: world-class food, stunning architecture and sunny days for most of the year. It also caters to the wilder side of life with amazing skate spots and some of the best electronic music venues in Europe. From micro-clubs…
Summer Hitlist: The Best Places To Visit In Spain
Spain is a DREAM of a country for backpackers, with stunning nature, buzzing cities, glorious weather, amazing surf, sociable hostels and all sorts of heavenly cheap food. One of the best things about Spain is that you can travel with relative ease between the towns and cities that scatter this epic country. The sheer number…
Your Guide To The Best New Year’s Eve Parties in Europe
New Year’s Eve can be a tricky time of year to navigate with thousands of parties springing up in cities all over the world. To help guide you, Resident Advisor have picked the very best New Year’s Eve parties in Europe for you to let loose at as 2019 rolls in. From a stunning boat on the River Seine to a…
10 of the best Barcelona skate spots and how to find them
The variety of Barcelona skate spots makes it one of the best cities in the world for travellers who love to skate. There’s iconic street spots, sunny skateparks and super cool skate bars. Apart from all the amazing hostels in Barcelona, it’s also the only city in the world where you’ll find a skate hostel…
Hostel of the week: Toc Hostel Barcelona
When the wanderlust bug bites you, you’re hooked for life. Nothing on earth can satisfy the unquenchable thirst for exploring far-away lands, and swapping stories with your fellow travellers along the way. After an intense day of having your senses illuminated by a beautiful new destination, you deserve a place to recharge your weary soul…
Hostel of the week: Casa Gracia Barcelona, Spain
If you want somewhere less touristy and a place to breathe as you roam the streets lined with orange trees, you will fall head over heels for the Gràcia neighbourhood. Once upon a time, it was a separate town to Barcelona, so it still feels like it’s a little detached a community of arty locals….
Hostel of the week: St Christopher’s Barcelona
Located directly opposite the airport transfer drop off at Placa de Catalunya, St Christopher’s brings a new meaning to the word CENTRALE. With a 9.7 customer location rating, mezzanine garden, in-house cinema screen and a banging bar, you can totally get why it was crowned “Most Popular Hostel in Barcelona” at this year’s Hoscars.. Partying…
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