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Where to stay in Barcelona

Where to stay in Spain and Portugal, neighbourhood by neighbourhood

Pick the right neighbourhood before you pick the hotel

The area you stay in shapes the whole trip: noise, hills, transport and what's on your doorstep. We compare the main neighbourhoods of Spain's and Portugal's favourite cities using official sources, then link you to places to stay there.

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    Neighbourhood guides for the most visited cities in Spain and Portugal: the character of each area, transport, who it suits and the downsides, from official tourism sources.

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  • Honest about the downsides

    Noise, hills, crowds and late-night bars: we point out what each area is like, not just the postcard view.

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