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BARCELONA
Why Barcelona?
The upbeat, exciting vibe in Barcelona spreads beyond its tourist spots and central locations. There are so many hidden bars and clubs as well as food markets to try all the delicious Spanish cuisine.
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"Barcelona is an incredible city and I loved living there. Even though I was working 10 – 6 every day, the pace of life feels so much more relaxed, and people really value time to unwind with family and friends."
Amy
Year Abroad 19/20
La Sagrada Familia
Gaudí's unparalleled, Unesco-listed La Sagrada Família inspires awe by its sheer verticality. Construction started in 1882 and is still ongoing! History.
Parc Güell
Another incredible bit of architecture from Gaudi. It’s a fantastic place to get a view of the whole of Barcelona. The shapes, the colours… this park is great.
MACBA
Sit down for a drink at the MACBA, where a lot of skateboarders from all over the world gather to show off their skills in this very cool and underground atmosphere.
El Bunker del Carmel
Barcelona’s Carmel Bunkers are a real hidden gem. Take a step away from the crowds of Park Guell and Sagrada Familia and venture up to the Bunkers del Carmel for views of Barcelona that will leave you speechless. Head up in time for sunset for your golden hour snaps.
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Accommodation
"The main areas we recommend would be Eixample or El Born. The neighbourhoods closest to the centre, such as Barrio Gotico, Raval, Zona Universitat or Barri de Gracia are usually quite expensive and more open to pickpockets and noise. Since Barcelona is perfectly connected to public transport, the best option is to find an accommodation in a more distant place. Living here is not for everyone, so take time to research the best areas that suite you."
"If I had my time again I wouldn’t have chosen to stay in student accommodation. It wasn’t as sociable as I hoped, and I didn’t make any of my good friends through living there. I think I overpaid for what I was getting – you can find some really good rent deals for rooms in shared flats in Barcelona, and I wish I’d done a bit more research."
"If I was coming to Barcelona for the first time I would 100% pick El Born and Eixample - I WOULD NOT live in RAVAL. Firstly, there are many agencies in Barcelona and this is predominantly how apartments are rented, but this comes at the cost of 1 months rent."
"I lived in Gràcia, in a shared flat I had found on Badi. Badi is great in Barcelona and really easy to use. My rent was €400/month which is good value, but my room was pretty small. I lived in an amazing area and had great flatmates though so I wouldn't have changed it for the world."
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Transport
Barcelona is mostly a fairly flat city, where it’s always sunny, so getting around by bike is a very good option. Barcelona has its own version of Boris bikes called Bicing. Also apps like Yego where you can rent mopeds all over the city for around 20 cents a minute.
Avoid Uber if you can. It’s a very small city, so its very easy to walk places. FreeNow is a reliable taxi service around the city.
It is also a good option to buy a T-10 card. With this card you will have 10 trips on all public transport, otherwise it’s €2.20 per ride. The metro runs 5am to midnight Sunday to Thursday, till 2am on Friday and 24 hours on Saturday.
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Our Community
Get in touch with one of our ambassadors who have spent an extended period of time in this place. They have great advice!
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General FAQs
Barcelona is mostly a fairly flat city, where it’s always sunny, so getting around by bike is a very good option. Barcelona has its own version of Boris bikes called Bicing. Also apps like Yego where you can rent mopeds all over the city for around 20 cents a minute.
It is also a good option to buy a T-10 card. With this card you will have 10 trips on all public transport, otherwise it’s €2.20 per ride. The metro runs 5am to midnight Sunday to Thursday, till 2am on Friday and 24 hours on Saturday.
Avoid Uber if you can. It’s a very small city, so its very easy to walk places. FreeNow is a reliable taxi service around the city.
