For a 2 day stay, I’d recommend one of the central locations near Plaça Catalunya or Via Laeitana. H10 Hotels : the perfect compromise between luxury and affordability, the H10 hotel chain has multiple locations across Barcelona.Dorm beds start from around $15 USD depending on the time of year. The Rock Palace location boasts a rooftop pool, the Sagrada Familia location is perfect for skaters as it has a HALF PIPE INSIDE THE HOSTEL (how cool is that?!), and the Grácia location is perfectly located in a quieter Bohemian area of the city with an endless list of cool bars and restaurants. Barcelona offers a plethora of low-cost accommodation, and my personal favorite is the highly-rated Sant Jordi Hostel chain. Sant Jordi Hostels : If you’re a backpacker on a budget, or a sociable solo traveler looking to save on your stay, this is the place for you.View Photos, Read Reviews & Check Availability We would definitely stay here again!” -Susan The neighborhood is close to the heart of El Born, an easy walk to the L1 metro, and surrounded by lush parks. The kitchen was fully functional with everything we needed. We loved the decor, lots of warm woods, built-ins, comfortable furniture, Picasso prints, etc. Guest review: “This place is amazing! The view from the terrace is gorgeous and the whole apartment is beautiful. It’s just outside of the main tourist zone, but still within walking distance or a short cab ride to many main sites and great bars and restaurants. It boasts beautiful sunlit rooms, a sprawling balcony, and is literally around the corner from both Barcelona’s Arc de Triomf as well as my favorite park: Parc de la Ciutadella. Picasso Terrace by Cocoon Barcelona ( AirBnb PLUS)Ī bit pricier than I’d typically like to pay, this large family apartment is actually worth every penny. So, first thing’s first! Let’s find your accommodation for your two days in Barcelona! While each neighborhood has its own charm, for a 2-day short trip in Barcelona I’d recommend staying in/around El Born and Barrí Gotíc if you prefer the vibes of old town Barcelona nearer to the sea, or perhaps Grácia or L’Eixample for wider, quieter streets away from the tourist center. Personally, I’d go in May/June and brave the crowds in order to make sure I’m there in summer!īarcelona, while by no means small, is much easier to get around than most European cities of equal fame. To catch lovely moderate weather and see the city outside of peak season, shoot for Apirl or October. If you’d like to hit the beach but avoid the busiest months, September might be right for you.
High tourist season is from May through August and into September, with August typically being the busiest month. There are a million things to do outside from music festivals to various cultural events, holidays, and neighborhood celebrations. However, the city comes alive and just feels different during the warmer summer months. Ready to dive in to your 2 day Barcelona adventure? Vamos!įor me, there’s truly no wrong time to visit Barcelona. While I’d always recommend more than 2 days in Barcelona if at all possible (see my additional suggestions at the bottom of this guide), I’m a firm believer that no amount of time here is ever enough! That being said, if you’re wondering just how much of Barcelona you can see in 48 hours, the answer is simple: much more than you think!įrom visiting some of Antoni Gaudí’s famous works, to getting lost in the ancient Roman Gothic Quarter, to starting your night with a sunset and ending it with a sunrise, you can soak up a lot of sun, sangria, and culture in just 2 days’ time. Whether you want to spend your time at the beach, wandering the winding and ancient streets of the Gothic Quarter, eating traditional cuisine, or partying the night away, there truly is something for everyone here! It’s easy to get around, the sun is shining year-round, and the sprawling beaches and nonstop nightlife aren’t too shabby either. There’s just something in the air here it’s one of the more vibrant places I’ve ever been.
Whenever someone asks me if I could see myself moving back to any of my favorite cities in the world, Barcelona is consistently my number one answer.