What's Ciutat Vella like?
Visitors really like Ciutat Vella, especially its architecture, waterfront and restaurants. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's art scene and selection of shops. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to La Rambla to shop. Other popular sights worth a visit include Port de Barcelona.
Where are the best places to stay in Ciutat Vella?
We have 890 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Here are our travellers' top lodging choices in Ciutat Vella:
H10 Madison
Luxury hotel with outdoor pool and restaurant- Free Wi-Fi • Rooftop terrace • Bar • Pool loungers • Walkable location
Yurbban Ramblas Boutique Hotel
City centre hotel- Free Wi-Fi • Rooftop terrace • Babysitting services • 24-hour front desk • Walkable location
Porxos Garden
- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Rooftop terrace • Attentive staff
Sofitel Barcelona Skipper
Luxury hotel with outdoor pool and pool bar- Free Wi-Fi • 2 restaurants • Outdoor pool • 24-hour fitness centre • Attentive staff
How to get to Ciutat Vella
Flying to:
- Barcelona El Prat Airport (BCN), 7.6 mi (12.3 km) from Ciutat Vella
Travelling to Ciutat Vella by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Barcelona (YJD-Barcelona-France Train Station)
- França Station
Getting to Ciutat Vella on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Jaume I Station
- Barceloneta Station
- Drassanes Station
Things to see and do in and around Ciutat Vella
What to see in Ciutat Vella
- Port de Barcelona
- Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar
- Barcelona City Council
- Plaça Reial
- Barcelona Cathedral