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

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

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

Montjuïc
Palau Sant Jordi

Palau Sant Jordi

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

Palau Sant Jordi
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 fascinating museums and notable monuments.

Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys
Poble Espanyol which includes a city and heritage architecture

Poble Espanyol

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

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

National Art Museum of Catalonia

Activities

Park Guell

Park Guell Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket

AU$56
per adult
72% of travellers recommend
Park Guell Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
cable cars riding far above ground in Barcelona

Montjuïc Cable Car Tickets

AU$30
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Montjuïc Cable Car Tickets
Park Güell: Exclusive Guided Tour With Priority Access

Barcelona: Park Güell Guided Tour & Priority Access

AU$55
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Barcelona: Park Güell Guided Tour & Priority Access
Picasso Museum Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket

Picasso Museum Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket

AU$65
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Picasso Museum Guided Tour with Skip the Line Ticket
passengers boarding light rail at train station in Barcelona

Hola Barcelona : Barcelona Unlimited Transport Card

AU$32
per traveller
80% of travellers recommend
Hola Barcelona : Barcelona Unlimited Transport Card
Bengal Tiger at Barcelona Zoo

Barcelona Zoo Tickets

AU$38
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Barcelona Zoo Tickets
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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$309 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
AU$309
2 Nov - 3 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,410 reviews)
"Gorgeous hotel, spring for one of the balcony rooms for an amazing view of Barcelona."

Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025

INNSiDE by Melia Barcelona Apolo
Mambo Tango

Mambo Tango

2 out of 5
C/ Poeta Cabanyes, 23, Barcelona
The price is AU$165 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$165
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a computer station. Popular attractions La Rambla and Plaça de Catalunya are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (253 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly and answered all our questions and also gave good local suggestions. It was my boyfriend’s first hostel expense and he was pleased."

Reviewed on 28 Sept 2025

Mambo Tango
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$249 per night from 10 Nov to 11 Nov
AU$249
10 Nov - 11 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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! (5,065 reviews)
"The shuttle was good, but crowded. The room was nice but very dark with poor lighting, especially in the bathroom"

Reviewed on 14 Oct 2025

Barcelona Airport Hotel
Lamaro Hotel

Lamaro Hotel

5 out of 5
Avenida Catedral, 7, Barcelona
The price is AU$585 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$585
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,795 reviews)
"The roof top bar was expensive but the restaurant was very reasonable, we had a wonderful meal there. The breakfast was amazing. The staff are over the top helpful. The property is spotless. The gothic quarter is the best experiance. We were a party of 8, so we booked 4 rooms, every room was ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Lamaro Hotel
Grand Hyatt Barcelona

Grand Hyatt Barcelona

5 out of 5
Plaza de Pio XII, 4, Barcelona
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$321 per night from 31 Oct to 1 Nov
AU$321
31 Oct - 1 Nov
includes taxes & fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,418 reviews)
"We stayed for 4 nights at this hotel. Its out of the centre and close to the underground station. This means it is quiet and peaceful at night but easy enough to travel to the city centre. It was about a 5 minute walk, we got the 5 day unlimited travel card that enabled up to get around result. The ..."

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2025

Grand Hyatt Barcelona
Barceló Raval

Barceló Raval

4.5 out of 5
Rambla del Raval, 17-21, Barcelona
The price is AU$258 per night from 11 Nov to 12 Nov
AU$258
11 Nov - 12 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Barcelona. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,174 reviews)
"Staff all very helpful, friendly and attentive. Hotel rooms starting to look a bit dated. Amazing breakfast."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2025

Barceló Raval
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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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