General Information

Mirador de Colom (Columbus Monument) is situated in an important part of Barcelona, between Barcelona’s old port, Port Vell, and the southern part of La Rambla area. Hotels in this area are less expensive than those situated in the northern part of La Rambla. For this reason accommodation in this area is a good option for those who want to stay in the city center but do not have enough budget for a luxury hotel. The area is very popular amongst families and large groups of tourists due to the cheap and spacious accommodation options (for additional information – Family-friendly Hotels, Cheap Hotels in Barcelona).

Hotels near the Columbus Monument are ideal also for tourists who visit Barcelona in order to see an exciting football match because it is very easy to arrive from there to Camp Nou by the metro (for additional information – Public Transportation in Barcelona).

The northeastern part of this neighborhood is famous for its active nightlife, there are many bars and clubs in the above-mentioned area (for additional information – Bars and Restaurants in Barcelona, Visit La Rambla at Night, Hotels near La Rambla).

Tips and Recommendations

• During summertime (the high season) it is recommended to book a hotel in the area far in advance. The are is also usually overcrowded during that time, so if you want to avoid crowd – better to find accommodation in another part of Barcelona.
• The area of the Columbus Monument is very noisy, hence it is recommended to choose a hotel with soundproof windows that will shut the noise away.
• This area is not recommended for tourist who travel with a car because parking spaces in this area are quite expensive and the traffic could be problematic (for additional information – Hotels with Parking in Barcelona, Car Rental in Barcelona and Car Rental in Spain).