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What you need to know about Barcelona Gothic Quarter hotels

It's easy to see why Barcelona Gothic Quarter hotels are some of the most sought after in the historic capital of Catalonia. They hide between the tight-knit alleys and winding streets of the town's aged heart, close to the buzzing strip of La Rambla and are shrouded by soaring Gothic churches and centuries-old homes. You can search ebookers for places to stay nuzzled amid the tapas joints in the heart of the district, or go for somewhere a little more low-key just on the outskirts.

What you can expect from Gothic Quarter, Barcelona, hotels

Despite the long past of the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona, hotels here can be swish and modern. Conversions of centuries-old townhouses have given rise to some uber-chic boutiques that tout plush suites and balconies overhanging the bustling plazas. In other Gothic Quarter hotels, you can expect rooftop pools with views across to the spires of Barcelona Cathedral, or modernist design features that really do belie the ancient facades. There are also some cheap options, coming in the form of party hostels and backpacker dorms where shoestring travellers meet and mingle.

Top things to do in the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona

Once you're done searching ebookers for those perfect Spain hotels, Gothic Quarter Barcelona beckons with its wealth of awesome sights and Things to Do. Barcelona Cathedral is surely the biggest tourist magnet in the district, soaring high above the tree-spotted plazas with its filigreed spires. Once you've seen that, be sure to hop between the cafés of the Plaça Reial, meet the street painters on Plaça del Pi, or stroll with an ice-cream in hand through the fashion stores of Calle Avinyo.

Food and drink in the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona

Whether you head out in search of rolled Japanese sushi, creative Spanish tapas dishes with a Catalonian twist, famous ice-cream cones or acclaimed pastries, it's likely you'll find the perfect spot within walking distance of all the hotels in Barcelona Gothic Quarter. However, it's café culture that really takes the biscuit here. With oodles of coffee shops and bars lining the countless plazas of the district, there's always somewhere to settle in for a chilled beer under the Medieval buildings or an artisan brew with a side of people watching.

Getting around the Gothic Quarter, Barcelona

The Barcelona Gothic Quarter is like a rabbit hole of winding lanes and alleys, occasionally spilling out onto wide plazas where church spires loom overhead. That makes it unsuitable for motorised vehicles but perfect for exploring on foot. Be sure to take along a good tourist map of the neighbourhood so that you can always find your way back to the metro stops on La Rambla to the north-west or Via Laietana to the north-east.