Q. We've looked at a couple of hotels and can't decide where to stay? We really like Hesperia Tower, U232, and Hotel Catalunya... which would you recommend? We want to be close to Las Ramblas or tourist places... overall what would you recommend? Thanks in advance
A. I can not comment on either of the hotels you have mentioned as i dont know them, however my suggestion to you is The Hotel Regencia Colon, located in the Gothic Quarter of Barcelona. It's a beautiful part of Barcelona and it's close to all the main sites, (however overall the surrounding bars, restuarants, concessions etc. are much cheaper, as Las Ramblas is VERY expensive.)
I have stayed in that hotel the last 4 times i've been to Barcelona and its great. Modern, clean, very friendly staff, in a safe location and very reasonably priced. We booked our flights with Easy Jet and then booked direct with the hotel for a nightly rate of £68.
So unless you have your heart set on those 2 hotels you mentioned, i would definately reccommend the Hotel Regencia Colon :D
Have a great trip!!
I have stayed in that hotel the last 4 times i've been to Barcelona and its great. Modern, clean, very friendly staff, in a safe location and very reasonably priced. We booked our flights with Easy Jet and then booked direct with the hotel for a nightly rate of £68.
So unless you have your heart set on those 2 hotels you mentioned, i would definately reccommend the Hotel Regencia Colon :D
Have a great trip!!
can anyone suggest a cheap hotel that ain't too shabby in barcelona?
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A. The Hotel Jazz on the edge of the Gothic quarter is pretty good http://en.venere.com/hotels_barcelona/ciudad_vieja_altstadt_gotisches_viertel/hotel_jazz.html
The Regencia Colón in the old town is also quite good. http://en.venere.com/hotels_barcelona/ciudad_vieja_altstadt_gotisches_viertel/hotel_regencia_colon.html
The Regencia Colón in the old town is also quite good. http://en.venere.com/hotels_barcelona/ciudad_vieja_altstadt_gotisches_viertel/hotel_regencia_colon.html
I plan to go to Spain this year, any suggestions you might be able to share with a first-timer?
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A. I will recommended Barcelona as the first stop (stay at least 5 nights). Barcelona is a beautiful city with lot of history, good food, night life, etc. Is a European city in all the senses. Stay near the Plaza Cataluña or the Paseo de Gracia you can find there reasonable 3 or 4 star Hotels and a lot of places to eat. In one of the corners of Plaza Cataluña is the Corte Ingles and the start of the touristic buses that visit the principal attractions like la Sagrada Familia, Casa Mila, Parque Guell, Montduic, the Olympic stadiums, the aquarium and the sea port. You can also take the metro and taxis from there. A walk in La Rambla is a most is very picturesque. From la Rambla you can visit the Colon Monument, the Mercado and the Nautical Museum and the Modern Art (this is a nice Museum designed by the American architect Richard Meier but be aware of the area, walk with other peoples). A visit to the Cathedral is also a most. I also like to go to the Zoo is relaxed. Don't miss the Tibidabo, this small amusement park is in a mountain with extraordinaries views to the city. You can get there by the "cremallera" train, take it the ride is a trip.
From Barcelona you can go to other places along the cost, like the Costa Brava, Girona or Tarragona. If you have time take a bus trip to Andorra on the Pyrenees is beautiful.
I also recomend to visit the capital city of Madrid and Valencia. I never visit the south, but Sevilla and Cordova will be in my next travel to Spain.
Like Barcelona, Madrid is also an extraordinarious city but very different. Stay in the center of city the near la Gran Via or Alcala, you can find hotels and places to eat there. The Metro of Madrid is one of the best of Europe and you can go to the principal atractions using it. Visit the museum of El Prado and the Reina Sofia, if you have time. Madrid and Barcelona are cities that never sleep and you can walk day and night and the streets will be crowded, especially in the core of the city. From Madrid you can visit Segovia and Toledo. Toledo is Historic place, one time the Capital of Spain and the "home" of El Greco, but Is to much touristic. A high speed train the "Ave" connect Madrid and Toledo in less than and hour, but buy the thikets in advance. I like Segovia where you can see the Alcazar Castle, the Roman Aqueduct and the Cathedral. The town is really nice and remeber those ones from the Italian countryside. Also the place is famous for the good eating.
If you visit Valencia don't miss La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias is a Modern Acropolis of buildings designed by Calatrava and Felix Candela. The Imax theater and the aquarium are really good ones.
Bueno, enjoy your trip and don't forget to take "extra" money Spain can be expensive.
From Barcelona you can go to other places along the cost, like the Costa Brava, Girona or Tarragona. If you have time take a bus trip to Andorra on the Pyrenees is beautiful.
I also recomend to visit the capital city of Madrid and Valencia. I never visit the south, but Sevilla and Cordova will be in my next travel to Spain.
Like Barcelona, Madrid is also an extraordinarious city but very different. Stay in the center of city the near la Gran Via or Alcala, you can find hotels and places to eat there. The Metro of Madrid is one of the best of Europe and you can go to the principal atractions using it. Visit the museum of El Prado and the Reina Sofia, if you have time. Madrid and Barcelona are cities that never sleep and you can walk day and night and the streets will be crowded, especially in the core of the city. From Madrid you can visit Segovia and Toledo. Toledo is Historic place, one time the Capital of Spain and the "home" of El Greco, but Is to much touristic. A high speed train the "Ave" connect Madrid and Toledo in less than and hour, but buy the thikets in advance. I like Segovia where you can see the Alcazar Castle, the Roman Aqueduct and the Cathedral. The town is really nice and remeber those ones from the Italian countryside. Also the place is famous for the good eating.
If you visit Valencia don't miss La Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias is a Modern Acropolis of buildings designed by Calatrava and Felix Candela. The Imax theater and the aquarium are really good ones.
Bueno, enjoy your trip and don't forget to take "extra" money Spain can be expensive.
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