What's Ciutat Vella Like?

People go to Ciutat Vella to soak up the sun at Barceloneta Beach and to visit the many top attractions like Barcelona Aquarium. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's art scene and selection of shops. Port Vell and Palau Guell are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Ciutat Vella?

We have 970 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' favorite lodging options in Ciutat Vella:

The Serras

Luxury hotel with outdoor pool, restaurant

• • Free WiFi • Swim-up bar • Health club • Terrace • Central location

The Barcelona EDITION

Luxury hotel with 2 restaurants, 2 bars

• • Free WiFi • Outdoor pool • 24-hour fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Central location

Boutique Hotel Casa Volver

3-star hotel with restaurant, bar

• • Free WiFi • Babysitting services • 24-hour front desk • Central location

H10 Cubik

Luxury hotel with 2 bars, outdoor pool

• • Free WiFi • Free shopping center shuttle • Restaurant • Rooftop terrace • Central location

Catalonia Magdalenes

4-star hotel with outdoor pool, pool bar

• • Free WiFi • Turkish bath • Fitness center • Rooftop terrace • Central location

How to Get to Ciutat Vella

Ciutat Vella is located 0.6 mi (1 km) from the heart of Barcelona.

Flying to:

• • Barcelona Intl. Airport (BCN), 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Ciutat Vella

Traveling to Ciutat Vella by Train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:

• • Barcelona Franca Station
• • France Station

Getting to Ciutat Vella on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Barceloneta Station
• • Drassanes Station
• • Jaume I Station

Things to See and Do in and around Ciutat Vella

What to See in Ciutat Vella

• • Port Vell
• • Palau Guell
• • Barcelona Cathedral
• • Barceloneta Beach
• • Placa de Catalunya

Things to Do in Ciutat Vella

• • Barcelona Aquarium
• • La Rambla
• • Picasso Museum
• • Boqueria Market
• • Palau de la Musica Catalana

Other Popular Ciutat Vella Attractions

• • Barcelona Zoo
• • Passeig de Gracia
• • Maremagnum
• • Maritime Museum
• • Gran Teatre del Liceu

When Is the Best Time to Visit Barcelona?

• • Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 73°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 52°F)
• • Rainiest months: October, September, May, November (average 3 inches of rainfall)