Take your pick from the many luxury Barcelona hotels. You will be spoilt for choice when searching for luxury accommodation in Barcelona, as this city has lots to offer given that it is one of the top tourist destinations in Europe. Here is a quick inside to some of the most popular top 4-star and 5-star Barcelona hotels.

Let’s start with the newest 5-star Barcelona hotel – Hotel W Barcelona. This hotel was opened on 1st October 2009 and it is located on the seafront. Not only will you be taken aback by the architecture of the building housing the hotel, but you will be delighted with its on the beach location. This hotel will take your stay in Barcelona to a different level. Read more …

Weather in Barcelona is mediterranean and have four very distinct seasons. The city is located on the north-east coast of Spain, and so its proximity to the sea is the reason why the weather is relatively mild all year round.

With around 90 days of rainfall per year, it is not surprising that Barcelona often suffers from drought. However, when it rains, it is usually sporadic – rainfall does not last long and it is followed by clear blue skies and sun. At the same time the summer thunderstorms can be intense. Snow is not normal during the winter months. Read more …

Barcelona is famous for its shopping streets covering mainly it’s city centre with paseo gracia, topped of main chain stores as zara, mango h&m and expensive design shops as armani, zegna or chanel. Also don’t miss their walking streets surrounding plaza cataluña, portal del angel and las ramblas. Some major shops are open on sunday during the Christmas season.
Temperatures can get up to 15 to 20 ºC on a sunny day, so that’s great for that season of the year and compared to the cold and wet northern Europe. Also, main building’s and commercial centres are adorned with Christmas lights, which gives you a new perspective of the city of Barcelona at night.

Experience the magic of Christmas in Barcelona. The Nativity scenes, bright lights, shops, old buildings, markets and narrow streets of the Old Town make Barcelona a fantastic destination for a Christmas break.

What is it that makes Barcelona an ideal destination for a Christmas getaway? How can you make Barcelona your perfect winter wonderland? Barcelona can’t promise you snow, but it can promise you an excellent winter break.

The best place to start planning your winter holiday in Barcelona is by booking a central hotel. The 5-star Hotel Majestic on Passeig de Gracia is a great location to wipe away the winter blues and be pampered. This hotel is a short walk from Plaza Cataluña and Las Ramblas, making it ideal for some last minute Christmas shopping. Read more …

If you fancy spending the New Year abroad, why not book into a Barcelona hotel and celebrate in style. Just imagine a meal out in a nice Catalan restaurant or watching the New Year fireworks go off from the balcony of your luxury Barcelona hotel.

Need some help organising your New Year break in Barcelona? Here are some hotels which you should consider.

The Hotel H10 Barcelona is located in the heart of the city, Plaza Cataluña, and it is a Read more …