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Travel Blogs from Barcelona
Something's Missi-ing in my life
... and Frank Gehry's striking fish sculpture.
Lots of people here enjoy the warmer weather with unusual sleeping habits. In a bank near our apartment, in one of those rooms that you have to enter to use the ATM, lives a girl; with her dog and three baby dolls. In the moat of a castle nearby, sleeps a man on a matress, under the draw-bridge. Whe wak down for my early morning swim, I encounter many groups of peolle who ...
Homestay, Hiking, and now...we relax!
... English (which is half good, half bad.) I can't wait to explore the city more! We came back and got ready for dinner--which was FABULOUS. To start off, they were playing Norah Jones for background music, but the food was incredible too. I had a risotto with asparagus, mushroom, and cheese for an appetizer, salmon with cheese, tomato, and carmelized pears for my entree, and coulant de chocolate for dessert. SO GOOD. Ugh.
I'll let you know more later!
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La Semana Uno - Farewell Familiar
... Amsterdam.
Holy ****! This is it. I´m in Europe.
"Miss, what are you doing in the Netherlands and how long will you be staying," said the custom guard.
Stumbling over my words, I replied with, "Well you know, I´m just here for a few hours on my way to Spain to backpack around." *DOH! Why did I say something so silly!*
"You´re going to have to be a little bit more specific about your travel plans."
"Oh yes yes. Silly me." And ...
Barcelona and Art
... palace for their Textile display and had a look at their other displays as well. Really amazing stuff! The Textile Museum though was well put out. Each era being showed on a model of the shape they were trying to achieve with a time line along the opposite wall. Lots of pretty outfits!
Tomorrow we see Sagrada Familia and head to the airport for the last city on our Tour, Hong Kong.
Enjoy the show.
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The running of the bulls and Benicassim
... a company called Stoked travel, and the camsite was full of other australians doing the running of the bulls. Before leaving we bought the full San fermin outfit, the white shirt and pants, the red neckerchief (which we were told not to wear untill the blessing ceremony at the opening, and the red sash around the waist) The bus in to town left around 9, and there were plenty of people on there who'd already consumed a skinful and were getting into the spirit of ...
Location
TripAdvisor Reviews Condestable Barcelona
Other places to stay in Barcelona
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Tryp Barcelona Apolo
El Poble Sec, Barcelona | 4 star hotelfrom $104- Staying at the tryp
- Stag Night
- Mixed Reviews
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Majestic Hotel & Spa Barcelona
La Dreta de l'Eixample, Barcelona | 5 star hotelfrom $221- See It All From The Majestic!
- In the Spotlight
- Location, Location, Location.
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Barcelo Sants
Sants, Barcelona | 4 star hotelfrom $120- Great location
- Excellent views
- Brilliant hotel
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W Barcelona
La Barceloneta, Barcelona | 5 star hotelfrom $391 -
Hotel Arts Barcelona
La Vila Olimpica del Poblenou, Barcelona | 5 star hotelfrom $357- Fab Fab Fab
- Amazing views of the city and beach
- Very stylish hotel
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Barcelona Princess
El Besòs i el Maresme, Barcelona | 4 star hotelfrom $111 -
Le Meridien Barcelona
El Raval, Barcelona | 5 star hotelfrom $275- Good hotel great location.
- Fab hotel - great location
- Fantastic
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Rey Juan Carlos I Hotel
La Maternitat i Sant Ramon, Barcelona | 5 star hotelfrom $134- Soulless hulk
- Great hotel, but too far out
- Peace and quiet in a hectic city
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Gran Hotel Princesa Sofia
La Maternitat i Sant Ramon, Barcelona | 5 star hotelfrom $165- Very nice place!
- Pretty good place if you can afford it
- Fantastic buffet!!
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Melia Barcelona
Les Corts, Barcelona | 5 star hotelfrom $125 -
Hotel Diagonal Zero
El Besòs i el Maresme, Barcelona | 4 star hotelfrom $124 -
Senator Barcelona Spa Hotel
La Maternitat i Sant Ramon, Barcelona | 4 star hotelfrom $80 -
Hesperia Tower
Sants - Montjuïg, Barcelona | 5 star hotelfrom $131 -
Hilton Diagonal Mar Barcelona
Diagonal Mar i el Front Maritim del Poblenou, Barcelona | 5 star hotelfrom $182- Great hotel in newer part of Barcelona
- A perfect Ending
- Make sure you choose the right Hilton....
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AC Hotel Barcelona Forum by Marriott
Diagonal Mar i el Front Maritim del Poblenou, Barcelona | 4 star hotelfrom $151- 5 star hotel
- Great Find
- Fantastic views!
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Eurostars Grand Marina Hotel
El Raval, Barcelona | 5 star hotelfrom $223- Tre moderne
- Lovely hotel
- Great View! Great Hotel!
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H10 Marina Barcelona Hotel
La Vila Olimpica del Poblenou, Barcelona | 4 star hotelfrom $127- Very nice hotel!!
- Loved it!
- Nice Hotel - Poor Location
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Condes de Barcelona
La Dreta de l'Eixample, Barcelona | 4 star hotelfrom $117- Quite lovely--Great location
- A pleasant stay
- Great location.
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Expo Hotel Barcelona
Hostafrangs, Barcelona | 4 star hotelfrom $109- Don't judge the book by its cover
- 4-stars? (I don't think so!)
- Very Comfortable - Great Spot!!!
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Catalonia Barcelona Plaza Hotel
Hostafrangs, Barcelona | 4 star hotelfrom $139- Great Hotel - Great Location
- Lived up to all the good reviews
- Helpful staff, busy hotel
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Fira Palace Barcelona
El Poble Sec, Barcelona | 4 star hotelfrom $135- Wow, well worth the money
- Great location. Huge rooms.
- Couldn't find a better hotel
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NH Calderon
La Dreta de l'Eixample, Barcelona | 4 star hotelfrom $161 -
NH Constanza
Les Corts, Barcelona | 4 star hotelfrom $105 -
Hilton Barcelona
Les Corts, Barcelona | 5 star hotelfrom $147- Hmmm
- Execellent hotel in commercial district
- Nice
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Silken Diagonal Barcelona
El Parc i La Llacuna Del Poblenou, Barcelona | 4 star hotelfrom $113- Quite nice stay
- It is exactly as I was lead to believe
- Not bad
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Confortel Barcelona
El Poblenou, Barcelona | 4 star hotelfrom $134
