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Barcelona - area/hotel recommendations please!

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sidsgranny · 27/12/2022 15:05

Looking at visiting Barcelona for a few days in February and am wondering where the best area to stay is? Any hotel recommendations would also be appreciated.

Many thanks!

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Confusedteacher · 27/12/2022 15:09

My favourite area is Eixample - a bit off the main drag but close to the Gaudi stuff, easy metro stations and lovely shops and bars. Avoid the Ramblas area! Overpriced and full of pick pockets

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sidsgranny · 27/12/2022 15:15

Thank you, that's great. Can you recommend a hotel? Am currently on booking.com

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CCL333 · 27/12/2022 15:50

We stayed here a few years ago

www.booking.com/Share-dVRhHa

The area felt safe and was within walking distance of everywhere we needed. The apartments were lovely too.

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whiteroseredrose · 28/12/2022 21:40

I agree re Exaimple.

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Kualma · 28/12/2022 21:44

I stayed at Olivia Balmes Hotel which I enjoyed. Good location.

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sidsgranny · 31/12/2022 13:58

Thanks everyone! Have booked a great looking apartment in the Eixample area.

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Plump82 · 31/12/2022 18:30

Agree with Eixample. I was very nervous about visiting Barcelona due to pick pockets etc but absolutely loved it and loved this area. We stayed in more of an apartment than hotel called Uma Suites on Pau Claris and have just booked the same for next September.

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