Barcelona

Your ultimate guide to where to stay, eat and the must-see highlights.

The best times to visit Barcelona

There’s always something to do, whatever the weather, from attending a springtime festival or outdoor concert to exploring the city’s dynamic culinary scene.

• by Paul Sullivan

Top 12 Barcelona hotels and resorts for different budgets

From sumptuous five-stars to chic boutiques, Barcelona’s diverse accommodation options reflect the dynamic nature of its tourism sector.

• by Paul Sullivan

Barcelona’s best places to eat and drink

Barcelona has been a bona fide foodie destination for some time. But there’s a lot more besides superstar fine-dining on offer here.

• by Paul Sullivan

Six hidden Barcelona highlights that most visitors miss

Sure, you can tick off many of Barcelona’s main sights in a weekend. But there’s always more to see, including a slew of lesser-known attractions.

• by Paul Sullivan

20 things that will surprise first-time visitors to Barcelona

Despite its huge popularity – to the point where checks and balances are in place to combat over-tourism – the city still has some hidden delights.

• by Paul Sullivan

The must-do highlights of Barcelona in three days

Alongside its many must-see sights, Barcelona offers colourful local atmosphere in spades. Get the best of both with this three-day itinerary.

• by Paul Sullivan

The affordable Barcelona hotel that wins by doing nothing wrong

So complete has the refurbishment of INNSiDE Barcelona Apolo been that it might as well be a brand-new property.

• by Jamie Lafferty

The Spanish museum that shouldn’t exist

Barcelona’s Museum of Prohibited Art is billed as the only museum in the world exclusively dedicated to art that has been censored.

• by Kerry van der Jagt

Port guide: Barcelona, Spain

One of the world’s biggest cruise ports is merely functional but, once off the ship, this city is a marvel.

• by Brian Johnston