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Best neighborhoods for first-time tourists in Barcelona
Because the city's metro system makes traveling from area to area relatively painless, you have more flexibility in choosing a place to stay. Barceloneta, the neighborhood surrounding the city beach is somewhat removed from the city center, making its hotels popular with families. Only a 15-minute walk from the center, Barceloneta has a more laid-back beach atmosphere but still offers several restaurants and entertainment options. Farther away from the beach and closer to the city center, El Born is a charming neighborhood well-known for its restaurants and lively bar scene. Eixample is also popular as it is more central and home to some of the city's best shopping and tourist sites, including La Sagrada Familia. For a more traditional experience, consider staying in the Gothic Quarter, the heart of Old Barcelona. This picturesque neighborhood boasts a tight network of historical architecture with boutique hotels and traditional restaurants.
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Proximity  9.9
H10 Urquinaona Plaza
Eixample
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Proximity  9.9
Iberostar Selection Paseo de Gracia 4 Sup
Eixample
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Proximity  9.8
H10 Cubik 4* Sup
Ciutat Vella
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Proximity  9.8
Catalonia Square 4* Sup
Eixample
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Mid-range
Proximity  9.8
Mothern by Pillow
Eixample
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Proximity  9.8
HCC Montblanc
Ciutat Vella
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Proximity  9.8
Boutique Hotel H10 Catalunya Plaza
Eixample
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Proximity  9.8
Room Mate Pau
Eixample
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Budget
Proximity  9.8
Casa Trafalgar a New Hotel
Eixample
Proximity  9.7
Hotel Ginebra
Eixample
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Proximity  9.4
Chic & Basic Lemon Boutique Hotel
Ciutat Vella
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Proximity  9.3
Hotel HLG CityPark Pelayo
Eixample
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Apartments
Proximity  9.9
Click&Flat Fontanella
Eixample
Proximity  9.9
Apartaments Sant Jordi Fontanella
Eixample
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Proximity  9.8
Apartment Plaza de Catalunya - Pso- de Gracia
Eixample
Proximity  9.8
Plaza Catalunya City Center Apartments
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Proximity  9.9
Click&Flat Fontanella
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Proximity  9.9
Apartaments Sant Jordi Fontanella
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Proximity  9.9
Hostal Sant Carlo
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Proximity  9.8
Plaza Catalunya City Center Apartments
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