Flight
Barcelona El Prat airport is definitely the easiest to travel into! Airport code: BCN. From the airport, navigate to the train station. Take the RENFE R2N (R2 Nord) towards Sant Celoni and get off at Barcelona-Passeig De Gràcia (~28 minutes and 4 stops later).
Train
As with most train systems, trains in Barcelona are organized by their final destination, not by every stop along the way. For example, you might need to take a train heading toward Hospitalet de Llobregat (often displayed simply as “Hospitalet” on the signs), but your stop could be several stations before that. Don’t worry — each train line lists all of its stops on the platform screens and inside the cars, so it’s easy to follow your progress. If you’re traveling within the city, you’ll often use RENFE’s Rodalies (commuter) trains or FGC (Catalan Government Railways) lines. Both connect seamlessly with the Metro, so you can transfer between systems with the same ticket. Just look for the red and white RENFE “R” logo or the orange FGC “S” signs. If you’re staying the whole week (or longer), we recommend purchasing multi-day passes that let you ride freely on the RENFE, Metro, FGC, trams, and buses, and save both time and money. Single tickets are only valid for a short window after purchase, so having a pass means you can hop on and off without worrying about expiration times. Pro tip: Google Maps, Apple Maps, and Citymapper both integrate perfectly with Barcelona’s train schedules, so you can enter your destination, follow the line color and direction (by the last stop), and hop on confidently.
Hotel
Hotel
This is where we stayed when we visited Barcelona last August. This hotel is a short metro ride and quick walk from the center of Barcelona (Plaça de Catalunya). They are also a English-speaking hotel. Take the Glòries train L1 towards Hospital de Bellvitge, and get off at Urquinaona. A 15-minute journey, of which about 5 minutes is on the train. This hotel is around $250-350/night.
Hotel
We haven't personally stayed here, but this hotel is slightly more affordable and centrally located near the Arc de Triomf. Rooms range from $170-230/night.
Hotel