El Poble-sec Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Poble Espanyol featuring a city, a church or cathedral and heritage architecture
Poble Espanyol featuring food and markets
Poble Espanyol showing a city
Poble Espanyol showing a city and heritage architecture
Poble Espanyol featuring signage

Popular places to visit

Plaça d'Espanya

Plaça d'Espanya

4/5(70 reviews)

Serving as a gateway to Sants-Montjuïc and the buildings of the International Exhibition, this whirligig of movement is crowned by a spectacular monumental fountain.

Plaça d'Espanya
Montjuïc

Montjuïc

4/5(31 reviews)

When the locals want to escape the city heat, they head for this lovely park to relax and recharge their batteries.

Montjuïc
Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

Catch an event at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys during your trip to Barcelona. Discover the area's acclaimed art galleries and stunning cathedral.

Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
Palau Sant Jordi

Palau Sant Jordi

Catch an event at Palau Sant Jordi during your trip to Barcelona. Discover the acclaimed theatre scene and shops in this vibrant area.

Palau Sant Jordi
Poble Espanyol which includes a city and heritage architecture

Poble Espanyol

4/5(1 review)

Enter a world of Spanish contrasts at this unusual attraction on Montjuïc Hill.

Poble Espanyol
National Art Museum of Catalonia

National Art Museum of Catalonia

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Experience a collection of Catalonian art spanning 1000 years in this architecturally striking museum.

National Art Museum of Catalonia

Activities

Montserrat Half-Day Trip from Barcelona with Lunch & Wine Tasting Option

Montserrat Half-Day Trip from Barcelona with Lunch & Wine Tasting Option

AU$45
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Montserrat Half-Day Trip from Barcelona with Lunch & Wine Tasting Option
cable cars riding far above ground in Barcelona

Montjuïc Cable Car Tickets

AU$28
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Montjuïc Cable Car Tickets
Tablao de Carmen Flamenco Show with Tasting Menu or Dinner

Flamenco Night at Tablao de Carmen with Tasting Menu or Dinner

AU$128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Flamenco Night at Tablao de Carmen with Tasting Menu or Dinner
Welcome Tour to Barcelona in Private Electric Tuk Tuk

Welcome Tour to Barcelona in Private Eco Tuk Tuk

AU$107
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Welcome Tour to Barcelona in Private Eco Tuk Tuk
Private Guided Tour to Camp Nou La Masia and Montjuic

BARCELONA SPORTS VIP - Camp Nou - La Masia & Montjuic (Olympic)

AU$165
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
BARCELONA SPORTS VIP - Camp Nou - La Masia & Montjuic (Olympic)
Barcelona: Old Town, Montjuic Castle, Cable Car Small Group Tour

Barcelona: Old Town, Montjuic Castle, Cable Car Small Group Tour

AU$92
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Barcelona: Old Town, Montjuic Castle, Cable Car Small Group Tour
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Our pick of the best El Poble-sec Hotel Deals

INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
4 out of 5
Avinguda del Paral.lel, 57-59, Barcelona, Barcelona
The price is AU$256 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
AU$256
includes taxes & fees
17 Mar - 18 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,017 reviews)
"A wonderful place to stay in Barcelona, I highly recommend INNSiDE Apolo! Great rooms and amenities, and well decorated and furnished place! The team is also extremely friendly and helpful, nothing to complaint about! :D"

Reviewed on 12 Mar. 2025

INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
Mambo Tango
Mambo Tango
2 out of 5
C/ Poeta Cabanyes, 23, Barcelona
The price is AU$155 per night from 18 Mar to 19 Mar
AU$155
includes taxes & fees
18 Mar - 19 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station. Popular attractions La Rambla and Barcelona Cathedral are located ...
7.4/10 Good! (231 reviews)
"Amazing staff and experience were excellence. I enjoy My stay at this location. I will definitely return my next trip."

Reviewed on 7 Jun. 2020

Mambo Tango
Grand Hyatt Barcelona
Grand Hyatt Barcelona
5 out of 5
Plaza de Pio XII, 4, Barcelona
The price is AU$318 per night from 29 Mar to 30 Mar
AU$318
includes taxes & fees
29 Mar - 30 Mar
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"We loved our stay at Grand Hyatt Barcelona! Beginning from the wonderful welcome at front desk from Clara, and continuing to the lovely breakfast and spa facilities, we couldn’t have chosen a better location for our short city break. Our hotel room had lovely mod cons making our stay comfortable ..."

Reviewed on 23 Feb. 2025

Grand Hyatt Barcelona
Barcelona Airport Hotel
Barcelona Airport Hotel
4 out of 5
Plaza de la Volateria, 3, Poligono Mas Blau, El Prat de Llobregat
The price is AU$246 per night from 10 Apr to 11 Apr
AU$246
includes taxes & fees
10 Apr - 11 Apr
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in El Prat de Llobregat. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4,866 reviews)
Better than expected
"Close to BCN, big room, big bed, comfortable bed, food on site was good. For an airport hotel it was way above expectation."

Reviewed on 9 Mar. 2025

Barcelona Airport Hotel
Moxy Barcelona
Moxy Barcelona
4 out of 5
Carrer de Mallorca,1-23, Barcelona
The price is AU$207 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$207
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (139 reviews)
"Better than expected"

Reviewed on 10 Mar. 2025

Moxy Barcelona
Rialto
Rialto
3 out of 5
Carrer de Ferran, 40-42, Barcelona, Barcelona
The price is AU$214 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
AU$214
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,098 reviews)
Another Great Stay
"Excellent stay again. Great bass for exploring the city. Super friendly staff, excellent breakfast choices and quality. Hotel and rooms very clean. See you again at the end of the month."

Reviewed on 11 Mar. 2025

Rialto
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Other neighbourhoods around El Poble-sec

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Sants-Montjuïc

4/5(39 area reviews)

Sants-Montjuïc is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Port de Barcelona and Palau Sant Jordi. See more of Barcelona by jumping on the metro at Foc Station or Zona Franca Station.

Sants-Montjuïc
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Sant Antoni

4/5(2 area reviews)

Travellers choose Sant Antoni for its lively bars. Hop aboard the metro at Sant Antoni Station or Poble Sec Station and check out top sights like Sant Antoni Market.

Sant Antoni
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El Raval

4/5(61 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in El Raval. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Parc de Montjuic Station or Paral-lel Station to see more of the city.

El Raval
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Ciutat Vella

5/5(10 area reviews)

Known for its stunning cathedral, captivating waterfront views and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Ciutat Vella. Top attractions like La Rambla and Barceloneta Beach are major draws. Catch the metro at Jaume I Station or Barceloneta Station to see more of the city.

Ciutat Vella
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Downtown Barcelona

Known for its fascinating museums, stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Downtown Barcelona. Top attractions like La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are major draws. Catch the metro at Liceu Station or Jaume I Station to see more of the city.

Downtown Barcelona
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Gothic Quarter

4.5/5(123 area reviews)

Known for its stunning cathedral and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Gothic Quarter. Check out top attractions like La Rambla and Port de Barcelona, and jump on the metro at Jaume I Station or Liceu Station to see more of the city.

Gothic Quarter

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