Articles tagged with: barcelona

Nov30

Barcelona City

Categories // Destinations, Barcelona

Barcelona General Information

Barcelona is the most Cosmopolitan city on the Mediterranean Sea. It has an interesting mix of styles. You can find a wide historic or artistic heritage for its Roman and Medieval times combined with the Modernist and Avant-gard buildings of Gaudí and Doménech I Montaner. Besides, the city revitalizes everyday supporting all kind of trendy cultural events such as theatre, exhibitions, dance, music…

The city keeps its most deeply rooted tradition and highlights it in events as the Mercé, Gracia, Poblenou, or Sants Festivities.

Dec17

Mellow Eco-Hostel Barcelona

Categories // Barcelona, Mellow Eco-Hostel Barcelona, Accommodation

Are you “green minded”? So are we!! At Mellow Eco-Hostel we understand how important is to reduce our environmental impacts and we have decided to take the challenge. We have already started taking measures to be as helpful as possible:

Ø At Mellow Eco-Hostel Barcelona we use renewal energy. Water of your shower is heated by our solar panels at the roof terrace.

Sep29

Big Groups Offer

Categories // Offers, Big Groups Offer

Big Groups have big needs. So, groups over 40 people get better deals at Feetup Hostels.  See the gratuities and extras we can offer for your super-group. Fill the form and find out what we can make for you.

Terms and conditions: Offers are not combinable with other Feetup Hostels offers. They are subject to availability of place and dates.This offer is only available at Feetup Hostels and Nest Hostels.

Dec01

Church of Santa María del Mar

Categories // Barcelona, CHURCH OF SANTA MARIA DEL PI

It was built 1319 and 1391 in the purest Gothic Catalan style which means a single nave with side chapels with almost no ornamentation.  As most of the gothic  buildings of the same time, this church gives us a sense of hight.

It suffered a fire in 1936 where some elements of the Neo-Gothic style were introduced on the original building. The stained glasses were restored after the Spanish Civil War by Josep Maria Jujol.

Dec01

COLUMNS OF THE TEMPLE OF AUGUSTUS

Categories // Barcelona Monuments and Places, COLUMNS OF THE TEMPLE OF AUGUSTO, Barcelona

Guarded by a medieval building, four temple columns bear witness to the magnificent origins of Barcelona in the heart of the Gothic Quarter. These columns are all that remains of the Temple of Augustus. They can be found at the end of Carrer Paradís in the Gothic Quarter. The uniform columns of the Temple of Augustus inside are 9 metres tall and comprise an imposing relic of one of the temples from Barcelona’s Forum which stood on a corner site at the rear. The temple was built in the 1st century BC and, as its name suggests, it was dedicated to the worship of Emperor Augustus. The temple was reconstructed by the architect Puig i Cadafalch in the early 20th century.

Dec01

Gothic District

Categories // Barcelona Monuments and Places, Gothic District, Barcelona

Gothic district will make feel its visitor as if taking a walk through a mix between the Roman city of Barcino and the medieval town it became centuries later. It is quite the spirit of the city where past and present keep coexisting.

The centre of the Roman city is still touchable in the remains of the Roman Temple of Augustus. Indeed, the old centre of both, the Roman City and the Medieval Twon are the heart of the 21st century Barcelona.

Nov30

La Mercé

Categories // Barcelona Festivals and Festivities, Barcelona, LA MERCÈ

La Mercè is the annual festivity of Barcelona. In Spanish it is known as “Fiesta Mayor de la Mercè”.  It takes place every year on the 24th of September and the previous days. Ever since 1871 the festivity is celebrated yearly to worship the day of Our Lady of Mercy.

In 1902, some of the most important features were introduced such as the first Castell Competition, the popular dance of La Sardana, Parades of Giants. Its popularity since that date has kept growing.

In the last years, some new activities have been included: Catalonian Wine Fair, Marathon Race, a correfoc and pyromusical that uses fireworks, water founts and music to make a very special performance at the mountain of Montjuic.

Sep29

Multidestination Trip Offer

Categories // Offers, Multidestination Trip Offer

Take your group to several of our hostels in the same trip. Why would you just visit one city if you have the chance to know more about Spain in the same trip? We will make it easy for you! Get a special discount on the last night if you visit several of our hostels in different destinations.* Fill the form and find out more!!

Terms and conditions: Offers are not combinable with other Feetup Hostels offers. They are subject to availability of place and dates.* This offer is only available if your stay is for 3 days or over. This offer is only available at Feetup Hostels and Nest Hostels.


Dec16

Yellow Nest Hostel Barcelona

Categories // Yellow Nest Hostel Barcelona, Barcelona, Accommodation

Are you looking for a place that is welcoming, friendly, clean,spacious, fun and personalized? Then welcome to YELLOW NEST® hostels in Barcelona, accommodation near Camp Nou, the FC Barcelona Stadiun.

If you don’t like small environments, so the It’s done for you!

We have comfortable dorms for 4, 6, 8 and 10 people. A fantastic public zone where you can socialize, relax, eat and drink and also enjoy our Games Room where you can play pool, darts or other games that we share with our guests, all in the best hostels in barcelona. After your tour around the city you can enjoy of our great cinema/TV room to see movies in your own language.


Dec18

Garden House Hostel Barcelona

Categories // Barcelona, Garden House Hostel Barcelona, Accommodation

Garden House Hostel Barcelona is a natural and peaceful hostel in Barcelona.

At Garden House  you will  find a friendly, fun and  warm atmosphere in a big old house built at the turn of the 20th century. Our guest house has large sunny bedrooms, clean bathrooms and a colorful and fully-equipped self-catering kitchen.

Our staff are REALLY warm and  friendly, informed, helpful and multi-lingual.(24hs reception)

Dec01

CASA D´ARDIACA

Categories // Barcelona Monuments and Places, Barcelona, CASA D´ARDIACA

It used to be the residence of the eccesiastical hierarchy from the 12th century. It has suffered many alterations through the years, such as the ones carried out in the 16th century to connect the building with the dean´s house.

This building is a complete mixture between Gothic, Renaissance, and Romeo and Juliet style that has still some remains of the ancient Roman wall. Besides, it keeps some modernist details from the 19th century, when the Lawyers´Association, set up its premises in the building.

Nowadays, l´Ardiaca is the home of the Municipal Archive.

Dec01

CHURCH SANTS OF JUST I PASTOR

Categories // Barcelona Monuments and Places, Barcelona, CHURCH SANTS OF JUST I PASTOR

It is said to be the oldest church in Barcelona. What seems to be clear is that it stands in one of the most unknown beautiful spots within the gothic district. It was built over the rests of a Romanesque Church dedicated to the saints Just I Pastor in the year 1342. Although it is located in an old area where all the nobility lived at the time, this church is surprisingly austere.  It might be its simplicity what makes this building that charming.

Dec01

Gothic Cathedral

Categories // Barcelona Monuments and Places, Barcelona, GOTHIC CATHEDRAL

Located in the Gothic District of Barcelona, it is predominantly gothic but shows the passing generations through different styles elements. It is also known as The Cathedral de la Santa Creu i Santa Eulàlia.

It took over six centuries to finish the contraction of this beautiful building. The Cathedral was started in 1298, and it was being transformed through the passing of time until 1890, year in which the front façade and tower were completed in Neo Gothic Style.

 

The interior of the Cathedral has to be viewed to have a better understanding of the splendor of this majestic construction. In this place there was the meeting between the Emperor Charles V of Germany and the Knights of the Golden Fleed.

Nov30

Gracia Festivity

Categories // Barcelona Festivals and Festivities, GRACIA FESTIVITY, Barcelona

This festivity is the annual celebration in the area of Gracia. It has become the second most important festival in Barcelona. The festivity is the annual festival of the lively area of Gracia that takes place every year during a week in August.

During the time it lasts, the whole area takes a different look. All the streets are decorated to participate in a street contest. Even their names are changed for that special time.  The week brings lots of concerts and activities to the borough, where tradition is never forgotten.

Sep29

Long Stay Offer: Over 7 nights

Categories // Offers, Long Stay Offer: Over 5 Nights

We would like you and your group to stay with us longer. If you make a group booking for 7 or more nights we will make a special discount over your last night. Ask for budget and safe up to 30% on your last night price. Contact to find out more!!

Terms and conditions: Offers are not combinable with other Feetup Hostels offers. They are subject to availability of place and dates.This offer is only available at Feetup Hostels and Nest Hostels.