Posh Voyage’ founder and her 5-month old baby have just touched down from an unbelievable time in the lively city of Barcelona. After days of eating and exploring their way up and down the city, PV has created the ultimate city guide to fully experience this captivating city. Whether you are a hotel snob, foodie or history geek, this article is your ultimate guide.
11:00am- Check-in to Hotels Arts Barcelona, the most fabulous hotel in all of Barcelona. Inspired by Spanish art and cuisine, the hotel is known for it’s 24-hour personalized service. I have never experienced such a kind staff in all my years traveling, every single person had something genuinely nice to say. Located right on the Puerto Olimpico, this hotel is perfect for the young and old. *Make sure you stay in the Concierge Floor Suites. You have access to a private restaurant with amazing all-day buffet.
If you would like a hotel located closer to the city center and old part of town, the Mandarin Oriental is a great second choice. Located in a renovated 19th Century Bank, the Mandarin Oriental has been completely modernized in a very funky and charming way.
Finally, if you are more of a boutique-y kind of traveler, you cannot miss Hotel Neri in the Barrio Gótico. This charming and quaint little property is set in two historical and aristocratic houses, being one of them a medieval palace from the XII century. The building’s original period charm has been preserved mixing it with a spectacular interior design. The location has to be the most desirable one in all of Barcelona. Set right beside the city’s Cathedral, the Hotel Neri Relais & Châteaux is a few steps away from Las Ramblas, la Boqueria market and the Picasso Museum.
1:00pm- Stop in for lunch at Bar Mut if you’re in the mood for some amazing tapas. A must order is the Beef with foie gras.
1:00pm- Relax on Barceloneta Beach, right in front of your hotel, and dip your toes into the water!
8:30pm– Dinner at Can Valles, where the food is home-cooked traditional Catalan meals. The atmosphere is charming and upscale, one of the best things about this place are the desserts and wine pairings with the meals!
10:00pm- Drinks at Arola after dinner, there are always live DJ’s and it’s a great place for an early casual roof-top cocktail.
11:30am- Brunch at the hotspot Brunch & Cake. The cutest little brunch spot ever! Eat: Huevos Revueltos Con Patatas Y Jamon Iberico.
1:00pm- Check out the best espadrille store in Barcelona, La Manual Alpargatera, just try not to leave with the whole store like me and my mom. We bought 43 pairs of shoes! Check out our LookBook below for our favorite summer looks and espadrilles!!
2:00pm- Lunch at Tapas 24, the most unusual tapas place I’ve ever been to. There is usually a line so try to go at off-hours, but this is a must-try spot! Must order: Fried rabbit ribs, patatas bravas, and the lamb.
9:00pm– Dinner at Tickets, one of the hardest-to-get-into restaurants in town! Make a reservation waaaay in advance or walk in and pray that you get lucky. Run by Ferra Adria.
10:00pm- After dinner head to the Mutis Club, this great speakesy where you can get a cool drink and listen to some live jazz music.
10:00am- Breakfast at Cafe Veranda in the hotel.
11:00am- If you’re a big literary nut, walk around the district of lower Raval, which inspired many literary pieces in the 1920’s due to it’s underworld feel. If you’re more of a history buff, check out Museu D’Historia de Barcelona or the Cathedral.
1:00pm- Lunch at Llamber, it absolutely has the best Pan Con Tomate in town! This will be a light lunch so you can stop at some of Barcelona’s famed sweet shops while you walk around town.
3:00pm- Stop by Park Güell to relax in the English-inspired gardens and then take a walk over to Sagrada Familia to see the famous architectural works of Antoni Gaudi.
10:00pm- Dinner at Can Sole, just named the number one best restaurant in Barcelona. Order the Paella or any of the fish dishes!
10:00pm- Save some energy for Barcelona’s hottest clubs! All the best nightclubs are located along Barceloneta Beach, but be sure to get a table because the clubs can be hectic.
11:00am- Brunch at Arola at Hotel Arts, which combines exquisite dishes, live music, ice-creams and show-cooking of desserts, an outdoor bar serving delicious cocktails, and a leisure playground for a perfect Sunday on Barcelona’s beachfront.
2:00pm- Indulge yourself in a little spa action at the hotel at 43 The Spa. Opt for the exclusive Diamond Collection treatments.
