--- title: "Barcelona" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Barcelona." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/barcelona" locale: "en" --- # Barcelona Primary place hint: Barcelona ## Breadcrumbs [Europe](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/europe) > [Spain](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/spain) > [Catalonia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/catalonia) > [Barcelona](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/barcelona) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/barcelona) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Barcelona ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Barcelona with the best hotel views. - [Secretplaces](https://www.secretplaces.com/spain/catalonia/barcelona-province/barcelona/best-boutique-hotels-holiday-homes) (secretplaces.com) Secretplaces is a curated accommodation site focused on small, stylish, and authentic places to stay. This page covers boutique hotels, luxury hotels, B&Bs, and holiday apartments in Barcelona, with listed examples such as Casa Bonay, Circa 1905, and Hotel Brummell. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/spain/barcelona) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a major travel-publishing guide site with professionally edited destination guides and planning resources. Their Barcelona travel guide is a useful city overview, covering La Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera, Gothic buildings, sunny beaches, and expert tips. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/spain-travel-tips/barcelona/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and practical travel planning. Their Barcelona budget travel guide is practical for cost-conscious planning, with coverage of sights, expenses, savings tips, accommodation, and related logistics. - [Roads & Kingdoms](https://roadsandkingdoms.com/travel-guide/barcelona/) (roadsandkingdoms.com) Roads & Kingdoms is a food, culture, and travel journalism publication with city guides and destination reporting. Their Barcelona guide is a strong fit for food and culture planning, focusing on where to spend time, money, and calories in the city. - [Practical Wanderlust](https://practicalwanderlust.com/3-days-in-barcelona/) (practicalwanderlust.com) Practical Wanderlust is a responsible budget travel blog and podcast by Lia and Jeremy. Their three-day Barcelona itinerary is a helpful city plan built around tapas, cava, Gaudi architecture, and other memorable activities. - [The Family Voyage](https://www.thefamilyvoyage.com/barcelona-with-kids/) (thefamilyvoyage.com) The Family Voyage is a family travel site focused on practical advice for travel with kids. Their Barcelona with kids guide is a practical family resource, covering things to do, where to stay, and important trip tips for parents. - [Y Travel Blog](https://www.ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-barcelona/) (ytravelblog.com) Y Travel Blog is a practical travel site covering destination guides, family travel, and trip inspiration. Their Barcelona article gives travellers a useful list of 14 things to do, with advice on eating, drinking, shopping, exploring, and where to stay. - [Bucket List Journey](https://bucketlistjourney.net/things-to-do-in-barcelona/) (bucketlistjourney.net) Bucket List Journey is a bucket-list and experience-planning site by Annette White. Her Barcelona bucket list is a good experience-planning guide, combining sightseeing attractions, top things to do, and other activity ideas across the city. - [Goats On The Road](https://www.goatsontheroad.com/things-to-do-in-barcelona/) (goatsontheroad.com) Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle business resource by Nick and Dariece. Their Barcelona guide offers a useful mix of 15 city activities, from bars and major sights to tours and classes, making it a practical starting point for planning varied days in the city. - [Never Ending Voyage](https://www.neverendingvoyage.com/gracia-barcelona-guide/) (neverendingvoyage.com) Never Ending Voyage is a travel blog focused on detailed independent guides, slow travel, vegetarian travel, and packing light. Their Gracia neighborhood guide is especially helpful for travelers who want focused local planning, with places to stay, food ideas, things to do, and a map in one clear resource. - [Be My Travel Muse](https://www.bemytravelmuse.com/solo-female-travel-barcelona/) (bemytravelmuse.com) Be My Travel Muse is a solo female travel blog and travel business created by Kristin Addis. Her Barcelona guide gives solo female travelers practical support for visiting alone, including safety, food, accommodation, and places to explore independently. - [Earth Trekkers](https://www.earthtrekkers.com/3-days-in-barcelona-itinerary/) (earthtrekkers.com) Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site focused on structured destination guides, itineraries, maps, hikes, and route planning. Their three-day Barcelona itinerary is a strong fit for a first trip, combining daily structure with places to eat and stay, maps, money-saving tips, and planning advice. - [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/ultimate-barcelona-travel-guide/) (theblondeabroad.com) The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with polished destination, packing, photography, and travel-planning content. Their broad Barcelona travel guide is a well-rounded planning resource, covering where to stay, where to eat, and what to see in an accessible city overview. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/is-barcelona-safe/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, hostels, gear, and long-term travel. Their Barcelona safety guide is useful for practical trip preparation, with clear attention to tourist safety, pickpockets, crime avoidance, and on-the-ground travel tips. - [Migrationology](https://migrationology.com/la-boqueria-market-barcelona/) (migrationology.com) Migrationology is a food travel blog focused on food-led travel, markets, restaurants, street food, and culinary city coverage. Their La Boqueria article is a good food-focused stop for Barcelona planning, highlighting the market through culinary tips and visitor information. - [Travel Off Path](https://www.traveloffpath.com/barcelona-things-travelers-need-to-know-before-visiting/) (traveloffpath.com) Travel Off Path is an independent travel news publication covering tourism developments, travel rules, destination trends, aviation, and safety updates. Their Barcelona planning article gives travelers a practical pre-trip checklist, including budget considerations and safety-related points to know before visiting. ## Travel Videos - [Tourist to Local](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMkFZrTWrDQ) (youtube.com) Tourist to Local is a YouTube travel channel from Juliana and Martín focused on culture-rich trips and local-oriented experiences. This itinerary video gives a helpful 48-hour look at Barcelona, pairing major sights and food stops with local-approved places that broaden the trip beyond the obvious highlights. - [CJ Explores](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tPmPjGdUkME) (youtube.com) CJ Explores is a YouTube travel channel by Charlotte and Cory featuring travel guides and adventure-focused destination content. This travel video offers a strong 48-hour Barcelona guide, combining landmarks, architecture, food stops, viewpoints, and chaptered locations such as Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, and La Rambla. - [Hungry Passport](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulpTYgJQxEg) (youtube.com) Hungry Passport is a YouTube travel channel offering destination travel guides and tips in a short, structured format. This guide video is a clear, compact Barcelona overview, listing ten things to do across major attractions, neighborhoods, beaches, markets, and a bonus segment. - [Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9qZf_imVTs) (youtube.com) Samuel and Audrey is a YouTube travel channel featuring city guides, travel tips, street food tours, itineraries, and family travel. This travel video gives a well-rounded Barcelona checklist, covering 25 things to do, see, eat, drink, and experience across beaches, landmarks, markets, neighborhoods, and cultural sites. - [vagabrothers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbmrqYjyBnU) (youtube.com) vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel by Alex and Marko Ayling, focused on cultural and culinary discovery around the world. This guide video is a useful quick Barcelona primer, using a top-ten format that connects Gaudi architecture, tapas, and city highlights. - [World Wild Hearts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ivYry7NipI) (youtube.com) World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine creating videos and travel guides for planning trips. This travel video is helpful for planning Barcelona and nearby excursions, highlighting 15 things to do across city attractions, architecture, food, history, and linked day-trip options. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCQr36__QxU) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing vlogs, travel advice, attractions, and travel hacks. This short guide video gives a practical Barcelona starter list, covering Sagrada Familia, La Rambla, beaches, Park Güell, museums, markets, and Camp Nou. - [Attaché](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNLGfBGBVOY) (youtube.com) Attaché is a YouTube travel channel hosted by Alex Hunter, exploring cities through food, culture, history, and practical travel context. This Barcelona travel guide video adds useful planning context through food, a tapas walking tour resource, lodging notes, and practical travel tools. - [Suitcase Monkey](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Hz4Ci9Z1-A) (youtube.com) Suitcase Monkey is a YouTube travel channel focused on destination-led travel films, detailed guides, and practical trip tips. This itinerary video maps out three full days in Barcelona, making it helpful for seeing how the Gothic Quarter, Sagrada Familia, La Boqueria, Park Güell, Casa Batlló, and the Magic Fountain can fit together. - [TOPJAW](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Arc3WWNm9Jg) (youtube.com) TOPJAW is a YouTube travel channel from Jesse and Will documenting places to eat, drink, and visit around the world. This food-focused travel video gives a lively 48-hour Barcelona route through ten bars and restaurants, with chaptered stops for eating and drinking across the city. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3bfuneEhX8) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel offering first-hand travel advice, tips, and destination commentary. This concise guide video is a good scan of Barcelona's top sites, including Sagrada Familia, beaches, the National Museum of Art, and other city activities. - [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pQIxBFPKJI) (youtube.com) Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris chronicling global travel adventures with practical information and tips. This travel video offers a thoughtful Barcelona tour through art, architecture, music, and landmarks including Sagrada Familia, Arc de Triomf, Port Vell, La Rambla, and Barcelona Cathedral. - [Dots on a Map](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ACwCChKdN2A) (youtube.com) Dots on a Map is a YouTube travel channel by Dottie and Lenza focused on destination stories, visuals, culture, conversations, and food. This travel video gives a rich Barcelona view through major sights, neighborhoods, markets, tapas stops, and viewpoints, including Sagrada Familia, Gothic Quarter, Eixample, Barceloneta, and Bunkers Del Carmel. - [Mac & Blair Family Adventures](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXwykxPhVp0) (youtube.com) Mac & Blair Family Adventures is a YouTube family travel channel by Mac and Blair, featuring adventure travel vlogs and cultural experiences with their family. This family travel vlog is useful for a 72-hour Barcelona visit, bringing together tourist sites, local spots, places to eat, sights, and budget-oriented international travel tips. - [Brian and Carrie](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_DIjTfBh64) (youtube.com) Brian and Carrie is a YouTube travel channel sharing budget-conscious travel experiences, destination impressions, and advice from life on the road. This travel video shares approachable first impressions of Barcelona while covering top sites such as Sagrada Familia, Gothic Quarter, La Rambla, Cathedral of Barcelona, and the port area. - [Adventures of Matt and Nat](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVNecUQbUIs) (youtube.com) Adventures of Matt and Nat is a YouTube travel channel by Matt and Nat documenting U.S. This one-day Barcelona travel vlog is a helpful fit for quick-trip planning, following La Sagrada Familia, Ciutadella Park, Arc de Triomf, La Rambla, and more.