What’s in our video about Barcelona 1. Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia Barcelona is the capital of the region known as Catalonia. It has its very own flag and a language called Catalan which you see on the street signs. One of the most important buildings here, is Parliament de Catalunya in Parc de…
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15 free things to do in Barcelona
The travel icon that is Barcelona is home to thousands of attractions and activities that keep us obsessed. From tasty cuisine to world-class architecture, gorgeous beaches and raging nightlife, there’s something for every backpacker in Barcelona – that’s why we love it so much! It’s known as being a little on the pricey side, but…
Top Barcelona tips – an insider travel guide to the Catalan capital
Barcelona is a popular destination for visitors to Spain all year round. This beautiful city is full of great things to do and don’t forget you can book hostels in Barcelona from our great selection. Over on our Facebook page we asked you for your best Barcelona tips. Here’s what you told us: Visit the…
Hostel of the week: Sant Jordi Hostel Rock Palace, Barcelona
You know that a hostel is going to be a lot of fun when it dedicates itself entirely to rock stars. And that’s exactly what Sant Jordi Hostel Rock Palace does! Once you enter the hostel doors, you’ll see portraits and references to legends like Jimi Hendrix and Paul McCartney everywhere. How often can you…
Hostel of the week: Pars Teatro, Barcelona
Hostels are not a one size fits all kinda thing, and the Pars Teatro Hostel in Barcelona has got the young, cool, artsy vibe DOWN. Walk through the doors of this hostel (which is slap bang in the centre of Barcelona, FYI) and you’ll find velvet chairs, antique lamps, and quirky artwork in gilded frames….
How to spend four days in Barcelona if it’s your first visit
How to spend four days in Barcelona? First of all, Barcelona is the third most visited city in Europe (behind London and Paris) and the 10th most visited in the world. That’s not bad going, considering it’s not the Spanish capital! I love Barcelona and I have been lucky enough to visit a few times – here’s my…
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