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1. Staying in Barcelona
We had stayed at the BCN Urbaness Hotels Del Comte. We had booked 1 room for 3 days, 2 nights and it cost us 83 Euros. The hotel was a delight to stay in, the staff was super friendly and helpful. The added advantage was that most of them spoke English. There was also a locker room facility available.
When choosing a hotel there are a few factors that one must keep in mind.
a. Location
Our hotel, Del Comte was about 10 minutes walk from Barcelona's Urgell Metro Station and a 15 minutes walk from the Rambla and Plaza Espanya. The location eased our sightseeing and overall traveling around the city. There was also a bus stop just 3 minutes’ walk from the Del Comte which provided transport connections to Barcelona El Prat Airport. It is only 2 stops on the Metro to Plaza Catalunya, Barcelona’s main square.
b. Markets and Restaurants
The area around the hotel had a number of eating joints, the options ranging from breakfast cafes to luxury dining. There were two supermarkets also located very close to the hotel, so in case one needed to buy food or other necessary items, it serves as a great option.
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Image source: Hotel`s official website
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Our hotel room
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2. Transport
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The best way to explore a City according to us is by making use of the public transport system. It is both cost-effective, eases travel and saves time. I personally feel using public transport gives one a chance to feel the local vibe of a city better and blend into the local crowd!
Barcelona has an excellent range of public transport options. You can choose to commute via the buses, take the underground metro that crisscrosses across the length and breathe of the city! Some parts of the city are also covered by a Tram service. We mostly used the Metro as most of the places of tourist interest lie on the metro routes. Also, they are the fastest way to commute as the roads may be chocked by jams at times.
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3. Communication
Language: Language can often act as a barrier especially when commuting to places that speak one that you have no idea of what so ever! However, our trip to Paris had given us some key insights into this issue and so we had more or less learned a few of the most used Spanish words, like Hola( Hello/ Hi) and Gracias (Thank u). However, to our surprise, most people spoke English in Barcelona.
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4. Food and Water
While pure-vegetarian options are a little difficult to find, if you are someone who is okay with eggs then expect to find them on menus more easily then a veg option.
Also, we would recommend that you carry dry food options with you because exploring Barcelona can involve a lot of walking.
b. Water: We used to drink normal tap water from the hotel while our stay in Barcelona. However, you can choose to purchase packaged water from the local shops or supermarkets if you wish to.
5. Weather
We had visited Barcelona in the month of December. We mostly wore one heavy jacket and that was enough to shield us from the cold. If you are traveling from the Asian part of the continent then you may find the weather pretty cold, however, in comparison to the UK Decembers, the weather of Barcelona was very pleasant.
6. Currency
We advise that you keep a Revolute or a Monzo card handy when traveling to any European city. These cards directly convert the currency, making payments easier.
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Revolut
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