Feel the Heartbeat of Barcelona Spain

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This is a 3 day guide for Barcelona, the best city in Europe! Hands Down.

Where To Stay:

We have visited Barcelona several times and have stayed in several different hotels. Here are a few options that we found reasonably priced and within walking distance to Barcelona Beach, the Gothic Quarter, and the El Born district.

Treat Yourself: Depending on the season and time of booking, you can get this hotel at a mid-range price. During high season, summer months, it will be a bit more pricey. It has a rooftop pool, bar, and all the extra bells and whistles!  KK Picasso Hotel  

Mid-Range: Park Hotel is reasonably priced and in an excellent location. We have stayed at this hotel several times because we love its location and price, but it doesn’t have a pool.

Don’t forget your travel insurance! We recommend World Nomads. Make sure to have coverage that includes medical expenses, trip cancellations, and coverage for your belongings from theft or damage. If needed, you may also want to include car rental insurance as well.

Day 1 Barcelona Guide

Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, and Late Night Dancing

Go to Cafes El Magnifico or Coffee Casa for the best morning coffee. Most places aren’t open very early in Spain for breakfast.

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1-Tour the Sagrada Familia. Make sure to schedule this online prior to your trip.

2-Tour Park Guell:

After your tour, walk or take a taxi to the Park Guell area. It’s a large park with great views of the city. There will probably be a lot of tourists, so wait to grab lunch outside of the Park.

3- Arch De Triumf:

Make your way back to city center to see the Arch De Triumf.

Where to Go Dancing in El Born:

We didn’t notice this place the first two times that we visited. It looks like a normal bar from the outside, but its far from your normal bar. Clubhaus is the party of the city! If you are lucky, you can grab loft seats and people watch from the top of the restaurant/bar. But the real party is downstairs…. Go through the doors that say no cameras allowed and then you know you are in the right place to let loose and party like a Catalonian! Sorry no evidence to post here.?

Day 2 Barcelona Guide:

Gothic Quarter, El Born, and Flamenco Show

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Walk through the Gothic Quarter and El Born District. Prepare to spend some money because the streets are full of cool shops! The famous Las Ramblas Street will have the food markets and all of the great souvenirs.

I would recommend making a dinner reservation for dinner after the show. I’ve listed my favorite spots below.

Day 3 Barcelona Guide:

Beach Day

The best beach bar is Mokai! They have amazing sangria, lounge chairs available to rent for the day, and reasonably priced food. It’s also a bit further north on the beach so its usually not too crowded.

Recommended Restaurants:

The Green Spot: This is a fine dining vegan spot. It’s a bit upscale, quiet, and romantic.

Tapas La Bona Sort: This restaurant has warm lighting with an open air atrium, stone walls, and unique decor. It’s a great place to go after the flamenco show.

Ristorante Gravin: This is a great place to find the plate of the day or “plat de jour” which includes 3 courses for €12euros.

Flax and Kale: This is one that is great for vegetarians and vegans. It’s a nice sit down right in the heart of the city.

If you enjoyed this 3 day guide for Barcelona blog, you may also like my Madrid, Spain blog post.

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