Barcelona hotel recommendations now!

For those who plan on visiting Barcelona this late summer or maybe early autumn this year we have some hotel recommendations. It is important as you come to town to find a central hotel, and of course it is a bonus if the hotel has good prices as well. We have been searching around, and here you have some hotels which should suit into the category mentioned above with central location and good prices.

Barcelona hotel recommendations now!

Room Mate Pau (***)
Catalonia Ramblas (****)
Hotel DO Placa (*****)
Ohla Hotel (*****)

If you come to Dublin in 2012 as well, do not miss out on the Dublin pub crawl arranged by WorldCityGuides.

The Cranberries Barcelona 2012

The Cranberries in Barcelona
The Cranberries in Barcelona

If you are ready for a mixture of some alternative rock, indie pop, post-punk, Irish folk and pop rock, then this is the concert for you. Vocalist Dolores O’Riordan will then be accompanied by guitarist Noel Hogan, bassist Mike Hogan and drummer Fergal Lawler as they enter the stage in Poble Espanyol in Barcelona on July 9th, 2012. The Cranberries is the name of the band, and this will be an amazing event for fans of this popular band. The tour on which they will be in 2012 will celebrate the release of their new album Roses, which was released in February 2012. They will visit cities such as London and Paris on this tour, and they will of course visit Barcelona and Madrid as well.

The Cranberries normally fill up the concert venues they visit, so if you would like to be there at the event in Barcelona, then you can buy tickets online (see further down).

The Cranberries Barcelona
July 9th
Poble Espanyol

Tickets: Seatwave.com – WorldTicketShop

The Cranberries is an Irish band which was formed in Limerick, Ireland, in 1989. The band had a break between 2003 and 2009, but they are now back in business, and this is your chance to see them live in Barcelona this year! If you are ready for a cool activity while in Barcelona, why not go on a private guided tour while in town?

Why should you visit Barcelona?

Beach in Barcelona
Beach in Barcelona

As a major tourist attraction, many are drawn to Barcelona. Particularly in the summer months, when the weather is at its warmest. There is a magic about the culture and atmosphere that is difficult to come by at home, because you become so accustomed to it, you ignore cultural quirks after awhile.

You can’t ignore it in Barcelona though. If you are not much of a traveller, spend more time on the internet playing on partypoker, or watching your favourite TV show then you might have difficulty picking a holiday destination. Here us out. Why should you pick Barcelona?

The beach – You will never be too far from the water when you visit Barcelona. The beach front vibe is very different to the hustle and bustle of other parts of the city. The sand is soft and clear, the view picturesque. Nothing beats the refreshing sea breeze after a day out in the city.

Tapas – We are sure you have tried tapas, but nothing compares to that available in Barcelona. You can walk into a restaurant, a bar, or a café anywhere across the city, and it will no doubt serve tapas. You can enjoy a full feast, or simply snack on a small bowl with a relaxing drink. The perfect pick-me-up after a morning of sight seeing.

Shopping – For many of you, shopping is no laughing matter. Luckily, shopping isn’t in Barcelona either. From the quirky boutiques in the Barri Gothic, to the designer labels scattered across the centre. We have it all.

History – You can find one of the most extensive Picasso collections at the Museu Picasso de Barcelona. The perfect spot for the art student, and others who appreciate world culture. Or perhaps you can walk through the city and lap up the presence of architect, Antoni Gaudi. His influence is felt within the unique walls of the city. Check out the Casa Museu Gaudi along Passeig de Gracia, for some of his finest work.

Barcelona hotel recommendations

Barcelona hotel recommendations
Barcelona hotel recommendations

If you are coming to Barcelona in the near future, we have some nice hotel recommendations for you. The hotels featured here have cheap prices currently and they all have good locations in Barcelona, very useful when you visit Barcelona for the first of for the tenth time. Take a look and we hope you will find a hotel suitable for you, and in the price category you would like to find one.

Five stars
Hotel Rey Juan Carlos (near Nou Camp)

Four stars
Expo Hotel Barcelona (not super central)
Eurostars Ramblas
Royal Ramblas

Three stars
Ciutat de Barcelona
Internacional Cool Local Hotel

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Barcelona Dungeon

This article could be a great one with information on Barcelona Dungeon and show pictures, give you an address and so on. But, so far there is no such thing as a Barcelona Dungeon, meaning that if you want such a thing to become reality, you better contact Merlin Entertainment for them to create a Dungeon in Barcelona as well.

So far such Dungeons exist in York, Edinburg, Hamburg, Amsterdam and of course, the most famous, in London.

If there should ever open a Barcelona Dungeon, we will of course write about that!

James Morrison Barcelona 2012

James Morrison Barcelona
James Morrison Barcelona

Sala Razzmattaz is the concert venue when James Morrison will come to Barcelona in March 2012. This is one of the last stops on his European tour in the Spring of 2012, so hurry up and buy your tickets if this is your chance to see James live. After the Barcelona concet James Morrison will go to Madrid and do his last concert there.

James Morrison Barcelona
Sala Razzmattaz
March 24th, 2012

Tickets: Seatwave.com – WorldTicketShop

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Disney Live Barcelona

If you are a fan of Disney, and maybe you come to Barcelona with your family in November 2011, then this is a great event to check out: Disney Live in Barcelona. This event will be arranged in Palau Sant Jordi on November 5th, starting at 20.00. Tickets can be bought for the Disney show using the link further down on this page.

Disney Live in Barcelona
Palau Sant Jordi
November 5th, 20.00

Tickets: WorldTicketShop

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Barcelona among top four destinations in Europe

TripAdvisor har just released their Travelers’ Choice list for 2011, and on this list you can also found the top destinations in Europe for 2011. The winner is Paris, followed by Rome and London, but on the fourth place Barcelona can be found! We are proud ourselves, and wish all visitors all the best for their upcoming days in our beautiful city! On the fifth place Prague could be found, followed by Venice and St. Petersburg.

See the full list of destinations!

Sonar Festival

The Sonar Festival in Barcelona is a great possibility to see several hotshots in the same place. In 2011 a whole lot of famous artists will come. See list furhter down.Doesn’t this sound amazing? Tickets can be ordered from WorldTicketShop.

Sonar Festival Barcelona
June 16-18

Artists participating:
Underworld, M.I.A., Aphex Twin, Magnetic Man, Steve Reich + bcn216 + Synergy Vocals, Die Antwoord, The Human League, Cut Copy, Janelle Monáe, Paul Kalkbrenner, Chris Cunningham, Boys Noize, Buraka Som Sistema, Katy B, Apparat, Alva Noto & Ryuichi Sakamoto, Shackleton, James Holden, Nicolas Jaar, Global Communication, A-Trak, Atmosphere, Toro Y Moi, Annie Mac, Hype Williams, Little Dragon, Tyondai Braxton, Mary Anne Hobbs, Steve Aoki, Actress, Yelle, Scuba, Dominique Young Unique, Agoria, DZA, Benji B, Pearson Sound aka Ramadanman, Gilles Peterson, How To Dress Well, Surgeon, Open Reel Ensemble, Silent Servant, Diskjokke, DELS, Lory D, Africa Hitech, Toddla T, Redlight feat. Ms. Dynamite & Dread MC, The Gaslamp Killer, Astrud + Col·lectiu Brossa