General Information

Avinguda del Paral-lel is not a very interesting area that tourist cannot miss. However, it is one of the main streets in Barcelona, where you can find numerous shops and restaurants (for additional information – Shopping in Barcelona and Bars and Restaurants in Barcelona). Moreover, it is very close to the city center and to other popular areas such as Port Vell, the southern part of La Rambla, Plaça d’Espanya and Montjuic.

Hotels in this area are ideal for those who search for a cheap accommodation near the center of the city (for additional information – Cheap Hotels in Barcelona). Accommodation in the neighborhood is particularly suitable for families, the area is full of family-friendly hotels (for additional information – Kids and Families in Avinguda del Paral-lel).

Accommodation in the area of Avinguda del Paral-lel are not very high-level, you can choose between numerous 2-star or 3-star hotels and hostels. Therefore, hotels near Avinguda del Paral-lel are recommended mainly for those who want to find a cheap and central accommodation.

Tips and Recommendations

• The area of Avinguda del Paral-lel is quite family-friendly, with wide and big rooms (for additional information – Family-friendly Hotels in Barcelona).
• Not only the hotels, but actually, the entire area is relatively cheap, you can find many supermarkets, shops and restaurants where prices are reasonable (for additional information – Bars and Restaurants in Barcelona and Shopping in Barcelona).
• Hotels in this area can be a good option also for those who visit the city for the Barcelona Marathon, which start in the area of Montjuic.
• Since Avinguda del Paral-lel is quite crowded, If you have problems with noise, we recommend to reserve a hotel in another part of Barcelona. If you still want to stay near the boulevard, we suggest that before you reserve your room make sure that the hotel room is equipped with soundproof windows.
• If you want to book a hotel near Avinguda del Paral-lel during summer or while the Barcelona Marathon is taken place, it is highly recommended to reserve your accommodation far in advance because hotels in this area are full during these periods (for additional information – Summer Vacation in Barcelona).
• Additionally, since it is easy to get to Camp Nou from the boulevard, tourists who want to watch a good football match can also look for accommodation in the surroundings of the avenue.
• Those who arrive to Barcelona in order to take part in an exhibition organized in the exhibition center of the city, which is in the area of Montjuic, can also reserve one of the hotels near Avinguda del Paral-lel.
• Accommodation in the area of Avinguda del Paral-lel is not recommended for those arriving to Barcelona by a private or a rented car. Though you can find some parking places near the boulevard, they are quite expensive. Therefore, we suggest to look for accommodation in a more peripheral district of the city, for example in the northern part of Eixample (for additional information – Hotels with parking in Barcelona, Car Rental in Barcelona and Car Rental in Spain).