Barcelona is a major city in Spain known for its warm weather and historical buildings. Visitors the city usually come during the warm summer months, although the winters are relatively mild and much cheaper for tourists booking Barcelona hotels. Those looking to spend time on the beach, however, should come during the summer. Tourists seeking hotels in Barcelona will find a solid mixture of luxury hotels, mid-range locations, and budget options from which to choose.

Barcelona Quick Picks and Tips

Conventions

The Barcelona International Convention Center is the largest in southern Europe, and can host up to 15,000 people at one time. It has hosted many events, including the Mobile World Congress trade show in 2011.

Dining

Dining in Barcelona is diverse, but visitors should try the Catalan and Mediterranean cuisine at the popular Cera 23 restaurant in the Raval district of Barcelona. Many restaurants are close to hotels in Barcelona as well.

Major Point of Interest

The Barrio Gotico is full of gothic era buildings for visitors to explore. Tourists can also learn about the history of Barcelona, as this is where many well-known events occurred. Today, antique dealers and other merchants line the streets of the Barrio Gotico.

Shopping

Boqueria Market and Mercat dels Encants are popular places to shop because visitors will find items that cannot be found anywhere else in the world. These markets are close to many hotels Barcelona.

Sports

FC Barcelona plays football at Camp Nou, which can hold up to 100,000 people. A number of other semi-professional teams play sports like basketball, ice hockey, rugby and American football in the city.