
Keep these tidbits of travel wisdom in mind when booking your hotel. They'll help you sleep better.
It's all in the timing. November through March can be the best months to visit Europe. Crowds are thinner, rates are cheaper, and you'll have a better chance of getting the most out of your trip.
Don't settle. We find deep discounts in all sorts of areas, including those you might think are too expensive for you. Search the places you'd most like to stay, and see what we can do for you.
Stay the weekend. Hotels usually target business travelers Monday through Thursday and charge higher room rates. Stay a Friday or Saturday night and you'll enjoy the full benefits of traveling for pleasure!
Believe in low prices. If you find a high-rated hotel priced more economically than a lower-rated one, snap it up! Major hotels choose us to fill their empty rooms, even on short notice. But rates change all the time, so don't wait to claim your deal.
Get the lay of the land. Read up on some of Barcelona's most interesting neighborhoods.
Barcelona West - Montjuic
Montjuic (Jewish mountain) is rich with history and culture. Built in 1640, Montjuic Castle has a breathtaking view of the city and the harbor. Poble Espanyol (Spanish Village) offers an assortment of Spanish architecture, including the famed towers of Avila, and is an ideal place for a taste of Spanish nightlife.
Barcelona East - Ciutat Vella - Sant Marti
Leave the 21st century behind and enter the medieval village of Santa Marti. The Santa Maria del Mar is a Catalan Gothic church featuring 15th to 18th century stained glass. The historic Barri Gótic as well as the surrounding Ciutat Vella (old town) is made up of a labyrinth of adjoining neighborhoods.