Topic: Barcelona Thread - Holiday Info / Help / Recommendations etc.

[Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆]

I may as well have a flat there.

Yep, need any info and we'll help out.

As said only problem where you are staying is having to metro it in (or a nice walk via the beaches and Barceloneta) and depending on if the metro has finished later. Saturday nights and night of holidays usually means the metro doesn't stop running which is good.

Buy a T-10 as well, as its under ten euro for a ten trip pass that can be used on buses, metro, trains etc within zone 1 (covers the airport BUT not the airport metro - there is a half hourly train from Terminal 2 which stops at Sants and Passeig de Gracia stations in the centre). Transport system is pretty good. Taxi wise, if the address for hotel isn't on keycard etc just ask hotel for an address card, then if any language issues just show the driver the card.

['Mondzz']

Taxi wise, if the address for hotel isn't on keycard etc just ask hotel for an address card, then if any language issues just show the driver the card.

Goode idea will keep that in mind. Will also be picking up one of those T-10's as well. Cheers mate.

Looking forward to sampling this 'La Jarra' that's been mentioned a few times.

[Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆]

Try Vendimia on junction of Carrer Merce and Placa Antonio Lopez - right next to the old Correos (Post Office) next to Via Laietana. Very cheap and basic but the staff are good as well. Its at bottom of Gothic Quarter and close to what people class as El Borne (La Ribera) and Barceloneta.

['Mondzz']

Finally sorted Barcelona - Espanyol tickets for this weekend after a nightmare this morning.

The Barcelona ticket website just wouldn't accept any of mine or my mates cards so ended up getting them through ticket master which was a relief.

Cant wait now, first time to the Nou Camp.

[telekon]

Finally sorted Barcelona - Espanyol tickets for this weekend after a nightmare this morning.

The Barcelona ticket website just wouldn't accept any of mine or my mates cards so ended up getting them through ticket master which was a relief.

Cant wait now, first time to the Nou Camp.

A great stadium that. It didn't feel as huge as the capacity tells you. Somehow the likes of Bernabeu or even Old Trafford feels a lot bigger even though they're 20.000 or so less seats.

Have a great time!

[MOZ]

Finally sorted Barcelona - Espanyol tickets for this weekend after a nightmare this morning.

The Barcelona ticket website just wouldn't accept any of mine or my mates cards so ended up getting them through ticket master which was a relief.

Cant wait now, first time to the Nou Camp.

Bring a coat, the weather forecast is a bit gloomy.

I'm heading to the Sevilla v Granada game on Saturday. Have fun.

['Mondzz']

Bring a coat, the weather forecast is a bit gloomy.

I'm heading to the Sevilla v Granada game on Saturday. Have fun.

Noticed that about the weather, hopefully it's not as bad as forecasted.

Sevilla's next on my list to get too! Want to get to a Betis game and check out the city.

[MOZ]

Noticed that about the weather, hopefully it's not as bad as forecasted.

Sevilla's next on my list to get too! Want to get to a Betis game and check out the city.

If you ever go, give me a shout, I know some great places to eat and drink etc.

[adruk87]

Anyone ever been over New Year time? Looking at going away the during last week of December but not going too far a field due to time constraints.

[Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆]

I've been week before xmas as well as between xmas and new year.

Everything as a rule is open, might be a few bars and restaurants shut due to most places being run by families.

['Mondzz']

If you ever go, give me a shout, I know some great places to eat and drink etc.

Cheers mate I will do, Hoping to get there next season.

[.adam]

I've been week before xmas as well as between xmas and new year.

Everything as a rule is open, might be a few bars and restaurants shut due to most places being run by families.

Jon - who do you normally fly with? Looking for decently priced flights in June. Cheers.

[Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆]

From Liverpool used to be easyjet but last year or two i've been using Ryanair with only one delay, much cheaper and the flight out is a nice civilised 2.45pm. You also have the choice of Vueling now as well.

I've also booked a couple of Spanish trips out of Stansted with Ryanair as i can sort work trips down south around them...

[blert596]

Off over from the 3-6 June.

Taking in the MotoGP as we've got full access pit lane passes :-)

['Mondzz']

Heading to the Barca - Espanyol game tomorrow, anyone have any idea's where about La Jarra is based? Went there today for the tour but couldnt spot it near the ground.

[campioni]

Heading to the Barca - Espanyol game tomorrow, anyone have any idea's where about La Jarra is based? Went there today for the tour but couldnt spot it near the ground.

La Jarra is beside the mini estadi.

['Mondzz']

La Jarra is beside the mini estadi.

Cheers mate going to head up there now.

['Mondzz']

Had a boss weekend in Barca. Sitting in work now after getting back at 9pm last night, gutted.

Ended up on the harbour both Saturday and Sunday nights into the early hours, Villa Olimpica I think It was. Quite pricy but had a boss time there both nights.

Nou Camp was unbelievable, did the tour the day before the match and couldn't of gone to a better match. Go to see our Luis bag 2 goals and a Messi free kick buried right in front of us.

Struggled to find that La Jarra after walking round the Mini Estadi before the game but a mate spotted it when we were walking back to the tube station. Went in for a pint and everyone in there was sound, definitely be back pre match when we go again.

['Mondzz']

Heading back a week today with the Mrs after enjoying the last trip there with the lads.

Staying in the Eixample area again as I found it perfect last time around. Anyone have any recommendations on where a decent place for a meal with the mrs would be? Also looking to go to a rooftop bar for a few if anyone has had any experience with them.

[bobby19]

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g187497-d3863259-Reviews-Sensi_Bistro_Barcelona-Barcelona_Catalonia.html?m=19904

Had a nice dinner with the missus here after a Barcelona game about 2 years ago and it was extremely nice & friendly

[MOZ]

Heading back a week today with the Mrs after enjoying the last trip there with the lads.

Staying in the Eixample area again as I found it perfect last time around. Anyone have any recommendations on where a decent place for a meal with the mrs would be? Also looking to go to a rooftop bar for a few if anyone has had any experience with them.

Most of the roof top bars in that area are very pricey but this is one of the slightly cheaper ones and has great views of the Sagrada Familia, good grub, music etc.

http://www.condesdebarcelona.com/en/alaire-terrace-bar-1/

['Mondzz']

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Restaurant_Review-g187497-d3863259-Reviews-Sensi_Bistro_Barcelona-Barcelona_Catalonia.html?m=19904

Had a nice dinner with the missus here after a Barcelona game about 2 years ago and it was extremely nice & friendly

Cheers mate looks like it's got some good reviews will try and give it a go.

Most of the roof top bars in that area are very pricey but this is one of the slightly cheaper ones and has great views of the Sagrada Familia, good grub, music etc.

http://www.condesdebarcelona.com/en/alaire-terrace-bar-1/

Loads of them look extortionate for drinks, we were just looking to call into one for a few drinks and check out the view. This one's quite close to our hotel so we'll definitely get up there.

Cheers mate.

[Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆]

Just see what is around, and see what people say about pricing.

Back there in September (for La Merce festival) and twice in November...hate the fucking place!

[BarryCrocker]

Just see what is around, and see what people say about pricing.

Back there in September (for La Merce festival) and twice in November...hate the fucking place!

I was at La Merce Festival last year staying at an Airbnb in the Barri Gotic. Place was electric, packed full of people and with things on all day and night. Wish I could do it every year.

[Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆]

I was at La Merce Festival last year staying at an Airbnb in the Barri Gotic. Place was electric, packed full of people and with things on all day and night. Wish I could do it every year.

Year six i think for me. It's fucking ace isn't it. Loads on. Wine festival as well, and i've now got some good friends who live there.

[BarryCrocker]

Year six i think for me. It's fucking ace isn't it. Loads on. Wine festival as well, and i've now got some good friends who live there.

I'd do it every year if it wasn't on the there side of the world.

[Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆]

I'd do it every year if it wasn't on the there side of the world.

Advantage of a 2hr flight.

[markay_stinkay]

Looking at going to Barcelona v Athletic Bilbao on the 4th February, what's the best way to get tickets please?

[ToneLa]

I'm going to Primavera, wanna book air bnb for our own pad to stay.

Any advice on good lively areas, that are not miles away? Wouldn't mind a good community around where we stay

[quinny]

Looking at going to Barcelona v Athletic Bilbao on the 4th February, what's the best way to get tickets please?

Week of the match there should be quite a few returns on the website. They also sell them in Barcelona shops around the city sometimes.

[Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆]

I'm going to Primavera, wanna book air bnb for our own pad to stay.

Any advice on good lively areas, that are not miles away? Wouldn't mind a good community around where we stay

Local government have clamped down on airbnb.

Poble Sec has a good range of bars and restaurants from cheap to expensive and is mainly locals.

[Broad Spectrum]

Girlfriend booked us a trip there for my Christmas present. Going in May and doing the stadium tour and got tickets to Barca vs Villarreal. Can't wait never been to a major Spanish city before. Just brushing up on my Spanish in the mean time.

[ToneLa]

Local government have clamped down on airbnb.

Poble Sec has a good range of bars and restaurants from cheap to expensive and is mainly locals.

Really, no airbnb? Suppose it was getting a bit of flak. There's results there currently but I don't wanna book anything at risk and airbnb does sort of destroy culture.

I'll have to look into where to stay for Primavera, I'd rather rent a flat kinda thing than a hotel.... suggestions welcome! Got a few months to sort

[Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆]

Girlfriend booked us a trip there for my Christmas present. Going in May and doing the stadium tour and got tickets to Barca vs Villarreal. Can't wait never been to a major Spanish city before. Just brushing up on my Spanish in the mean time.

Spanish is fine but remember it's the capital of Catalunya and Catalan is the local language so signs etc are in Catalan so streets will be Carrer rather than Calle.

[Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆]

Really, no airbnb? Suppose it was getting a bit of flak. There's results there currently but I don't wanna book anything at risk and airbnb does sort of destroy culture.

I'll have to look into where to stay for Primavera, I'd rather rent a flat kinda thing than a hotel.... suggestions welcome! Got a few months to sort

It's the unregistered ones that are the issue. If they're registered they'll have a HUT number, which most apartment rental agencies have. You can still go for it but a few stories of the odd person being left without a room on arrival due to being done by the local council.

I've used Friendly Rentals and OH Barcelona before and both have been fine.

[markay_stinkay]

Week of the match there should be quite a few returns on the website. They also sell them in Barcelona shops around the city sometimes.

Cheers.

Had been browsing the official site a few times but since yesterday it seems you can only buy VIP? Despite being able to browse normal seats for other games? Had a look on Ticketmaster as well but cheapest was around £100 and no choice of seats (although not sure what to go for?).

[ToneLa]

It's the unregistered ones that are the issue. If they're registered they'll have a HUT number, which most apartment rental agencies have. You can still go for it but a few stories of the odd person being left without a room on arrival due to being done by the local council.

I've used Friendly Rentals and OH Barcelona before and both have been fine.

Sound. I'll look into that, cheers. I'm not the sort of person who wants to go and ruin what's good about a place. I'll check out your recommendations. I just want a sound, safe place to stay 

[quinny]

Cheers.

Had been browsing the official site a few times but since yesterday it seems you can only buy VIP? Despite being able to browse normal seats for other games? Had a look on Ticketmaster as well but cheapest was around £100 and no choice of seats (although not sure what to go for?).

Barca tickets are usually quite easy to get - it is a bit strange that they're not on sale at the minute but you should be fine next week. They even have a returns sale for the Real Madrid match a week before. I'd say check the website every now and then (every day from next Monday) and you should be alright. Tickets are print at home too.

In terms of where to sit you probably want to avoid level 5 (very high) and the back of level 1 - I've never sat there but I think from some seats you can't see much of the stadium. I've sat at the front of level 4 and level 3 before and they were both good. The tribuna (along one end of the pitch) is the only covered stand. The noisiest fans are in the front rows behind the goal of the South stand ('Gol Sud'), but I think it's hard to get tickets in with them and the view is shite. In general I'd say any block starting with a number from 1-4 should be ok!

[Jonathan Hall ☆☆☆☆☆☆]

Sound. I'll look into that, cheers. I'm not the sort of person who wants to go and ruin what's good about a place. I'll check out your recommendations. I just want a sound, safe place to stay 

Lower half (port end) of Raval is seedy. Gothic quarter can be noisy. Sant Antoni, Poble Sec and Eixample are decent. What is known as El Born is decent but can be noisy.

[Craig Mac]

Thinking about a trip to Barcelona at the start of May. Any hotel recommendations?