Travel & transfer: Arrival at BCN airport
After landing, head into the city with your luggage via the Aerobus or train. Arrive without rushing and take a moment to get your bearings.
Weekend like a local · 15 stops
Barcelona: weekend like a local
Two relaxed days in Barcelona focusing on local cafés, markets and small art venues in Gràcia, Sant Antoni and Poblenou.
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Budget
- Mid-range
- Season
- May
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Arrival and Gràcia flair
Arrival at BCN airport, check-in in Gràcia and a relaxed afternoon among specialty coffee, squares and small shops, followed by a classic dinner in a bodega.
11:00
11:45
45 min by taxi
12:30
13:15
Travel & transfer: Transfer from the airport to Gràcia
Take a taxi or the metro (L9 Sud and L3) to Gràcia. With luggage, a taxi is comfortable for two and costs around 40 euros.
Hotel Casa Fusterapprox. 20–€24 pp13:15
13:35
Stay: Luggage storage at Hotel Casa Fuster
10 min on foot
13:45
15:05
Lunch: Lunch tapas at Bar Chelsea de Gràcia
Bar Chelsea de Gràciaapprox. 15–€25 pp15 min on foot
15:20
16:20
Café: Specialty coffee at Nomad Coffee Lab
One of Barcelona's well-known roasters, serving its coffee in a small setting. Try a flat white or filter coffee and take some beans home.
Nomad Coffee Lab & Shopapprox. 4–€8 pp20 min on foot
16:40
18:10
Sightseeing: Stroll around Plaça del Sol and Plaça de la Virreina
Two squares with terraces, children and neighbours on a Saturday afternoon. Sit down on a bench and watch everyday life in Gràcia.
15 min on foot
18:25
19:25
Break: Settle into your room and rest
Your room is now ready. Have a quick shower and catch your breath before the evening.
20 min on foot
20:00
21:30
Dinner: Dinner at Bar Bodega Quimet
A small, traditional bodega with vermouth on tap and classic tapas. Try the conserves and montaditos.
Bar Bodega Quimetapprox. 25–€40 pp
Day 2 · Barcelona
Markets, art and Poblenou
Your departure day starts with breakfast in Sant Antoni and art at Tàpies, then you head to Poblenou for lunch, a walk and the cemetery, before going to the airport.
08:30
09:00
Break: Check-out at Hotel Casa Fuster
Pack your bags and check out. You take your luggage with you, as you will go straight to the airport later.
25 min by public transport
09:25
10:30
Breakfast: Breakfast at Granja Viader
Granja Viaderapprox. 8–€14 pp15 min by public transport
10:50
12:40
Activity: Art at the Fundació Antoni Tàpies
A small museum of contemporary art in a Modernisme building, with works by the Catalan artist Tàpies. On Sundays it is open until 15:00.
Fundació Antoni Tàpiesapprox. €8 pp30 min by public transport
13:15
14:45
Lunch: Lunch at Can Recasens
Can Recasensapprox. 22–€35 pp2 min on foot
15:00
16:00
Sightseeing: Walk along the Rambla del Poblenou
Stroll along the tree-lined Rambla, past cafés, small shops and the Sunday atmosphere of the neighbourhood.
15 min on foot
16:15
17:00
Sightseeing: Visit the Cementiri de Poblenou
A peaceful 19th-century cemetery with impressive sculptures, such as the Kiss of Death. A quiet place to say goodbye to Barcelona.
30 min by public transport
17:30
Travel & transfer: Collect your luggage and head to the airport
Pick up your luggage at the hotel and take a taxi or the Aerobús to BCN airport. Allow plenty of buffer time.
Hotel Casa Fusterapprox. €6 pp
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FAQ
How many days do you need for Barcelona?
Three days are enough for the major highlights, the old town and some beach time. With four days there is room for Montjuïc or a trip to Montserrat.
Where is the best place to stay in Barcelona?
For first-time visitors, El Born, the Gothic Quarter and the Eixample are practical, because a lot is reachable on foot or by metro. Gràcia is the quieter alternative.
Is Barcelona expensive?
Compared with the rest of Europe, it is in the middle range. Accommodation is expensive, especially in summer, while food and public transport are moderate.