General Information

Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys (Olympic Stadium Lluís Companys) was established in 1927, right before the International Fair hold in Barcelona, together with the Poble Espanyol and the Magic Fountains. The stadium is located on the top of Montjuic Hill and overlooks the famous port of Barcelona. In 2001, he was named after the politician Lluis Companys – one of the most important heroes of the Spanish Civil War.

The Stadium holds sports events and concerts, it has a capacity of 55,926 seats and it was used between 1998 and 2009 as the home court of the Barcelona-Espanyol football team that relocated at the Cornier-El Prat stadium in the suburbs of Barcelona, near the airport.

Tips and Recommendations for Visiting Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys

• If you want to dine in the area, there are quite a few restaurants along the Avinguda del Paral-lel and Plaça d’Espanya, such as the Casa de Tapes restaurant and the Pura Barsa meat restaurant.
• For those arriving with a private car – there is a parking area in the northern part of Montjuic, but we still recommend arriving with the metro or a bus (for additional information- Parking Near Montjuic, Car Rental in Barcelona and Car Rental in Spain).
• Most of the attractions surroundings are outdoors and it is hard to find shade, therefore, it is recommended to take a lot of water with you.
• For the Barcelona Card holders the entrance to the Olympic museum is free.
• The paths are steep and the hike to the Montjuic is not simple for those who are not in a good shape. Using a bicycle is also not a great idea for someone who is not fit. Do not worry though – there are escalators (only upwards) that will take you all the way up to the top. It is important to know that the stairs (and the cable car) are not accessible to people with reduced mobility (for additional information – Accessibility in Barcelona and Accessibility in Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys). For those who want to board a cable car (a very nice option) it is important to make sure (especially in the winter) that the cable car is open because when there is a strong wind it is not operated for the safety of the passengers (for additional information – Cable car of Montjuic at winter).

Tips for Attractions near Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys:

• There is no reason to visit the stadium alone – it is advised to combine your visit with a general tour of the hill (alongside Poble Espanyol (The Spanish Village) and Montjuic Castle) and with a visit to the Plaça d’Espanya which you reach when you arrive with the metro.

• It is highly recommended to try Montjuïc Cable Car which is located close by.

Tips for Timeout near Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys:

• If you want to enjoy a shopping trip, the Gand Via Mall is nearby, as is the Arena Mall in the Plaça d’Espanya (for additional information – Shopping in Barcelona).

• You can also enjoy a flamenco show at Arte Flamenco, which is in the vicinity.

Tips for Hotels near Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys:

• Accommodation in the Montjuic area is recommended for those who want to get away from the noise of the city center on one hand but still wish to be close to the center. There are almost no hotels in the park itself. All the hotels in the area are located north of the hill, in the area of Avinguda del Paral-lel and most of those staying in the area are families, groups or tourists who search for a lower price of accommodation (for additional information – Family-friendly Hotels in Barcelona, Hotels near Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys and Cheap Hotels in Barcelona). The hotels in this area are a little far from the main attractions of the city, but they are within a reasonable distance by metro and are usually less expensive. The main drawback of this area is mainly that it is far from the vivid nightlife of La Rambla and the Gothic Quarter (for additional information – Hotels in Barcelona, Recommended Hotels in Barcelona and Hotels near Montjuic).

Recommended Blogs and Articles About Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys:

• Stadiums in Barcelona at ShBarcelona