# Barcelona/Sants-Montjuïc

Sants-Montjuïc is a district in the southwest of Barcelona. Many of its attractions focus on the Parc de Montjuïc, which has museums, a castle, Olympic facilities and some great views overlooking the city. The district also contains the high-speed rail train station.

## Get in

41.3791122.1398781 Barcelona Sants is the city's main railway station.
The easiest way to get into Sants-Montjuïc from other parts of the city is by the metro. A number of lines connect the district to the rest of Barcelona. The Airbuses A1 and A2 first stop is Plaça Espanya.
* L1 connects with Eixample, Plaça Catalunya and Sant Martí
* L3 runs along the district border and connects the district with Les Corts and the Ciutat Vella.
* L5 goes through the north part of the district, connecting it with Eixample and the northern suburbs
Afterwards, you can use further means of transport to get to the top of the hill:
* 41.374872.16952 Funicular de Montjuïc (Montjuïc funicular). M-F 07:30-22:00, Sa Su 09:00-22:00; in autumn, winter it closes 2 hr earlier. Runs from metro Paral-lel L2 L3 to Parc de Montjuïc station (not far from Joan Miró Museum). The funicular is a part of the metro system, so the tariffs are the same. (updated Oct 2015)
* 41.36882.16323 Telefèric de Montjuïc (Montjuïc cable car). Apr May Oct: daily 10:00-19:00; Jun-Sep 10:00-21:00; Nov-Mar 10:00-18:00. Cable car from Parc de Montjuïc station to 41.364782.166454 Castell (Montjuic Castle):. Adults: single ticket: €10.50, return €16.00 (10% discount at the web site for return tickets). (updated Mar 2024)
* 41.370992.172435 Port (Vell) Cable Car (Telefèric del Port or Aeri del Port). This cable car crosses Port Vell, Barcelona's old harbour, connecting the Montjuïc hill with the seaside suburb of Barceloneta. €12.50 one-way; €20.00 return. (updated Mar 2024)
* Several bus routes go up the hill.
* From the funicular top station Parc de Montjuïc, walking by foot is quite doable - though esp. in the summer, it may be somewhat exhausting.

## See
### Museums

* 41.3705562.151 Barcelona Pavilion (Pavelló alemany), Av. Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia 7 (Parc de Montjuïc, Bus 13;150, nearest Espanya L1 L3 L8 ), ☏ +34 93 423 40 16, pavellomies@miesbcn.com. Every day from 10.00 to 20.00. The Pavilion is one of the emblematic works of Mies van der Rohe and key reference architecture of the twentieth century. The famous German Pavilion was designed for the 1929 Barcelona International Exhibition and reconstructed in 1986 on its original site. Its innovative architectural structure marked a radical change in the layout of space and greatly influenced the development of modern architecture. Furthermore, the Pavilion exhibits the Barcelona Chair, also designed by Mies van der Rohe, along with a bronze reproduction of Georg Kolbe’s sculpture Morning. The Fundació Mies van der Rohe veils for the conservation of the Pavilion. General public €8, student €4; under 16 free; annual subscription €20; entrance fee for groups: groups of more than 15 people with reservation required €6; architectural tour with reservation required €90; discounts: 25% off with Bus Turístic, Barcelona Card and Barcelona City Tour (2022). (updated Mar 2024)
* 41.3713312.149752 Caixafòrum, Avda. Marquès de Comillas 6-8 (Plaça Espanya, Espanya L1 L3 L8 ), ☏ +34 934768600. Su-F 10:00-20:00, Sa 10:00-22:00. Arts & cultural centre. €6. (updated Mar 2024)
* 41.3686112.163 Fundació Joan Miró (Joan Miró Museum), Parc de Montjuic s/n (Para-lel L2 L3 then the Montjunc Funicular), ☏ +34 934439470. Oct-Jun: Tu W Sa 10:00-20:00, Th 10:00-21:00, Su 10:00-14:30; Jul-Sep: Tu W Sa 10:00-19:00, Th 10:00-21:30, Su 10:00-14:30. Treasured museum dedicated to Joan Miró and always has interesting temporary expositions on display. €11 included in the Barcelona Art Passport. (updated Oct 2015)
* 41.3683332.1533064 National Art Museum of Catalonia (Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya), Avinguda dels Montanyans, Parc de Montjuic (Metro: Plaça Espanya, follow Avinguda Maria Cristina and go up the stairs/escalators), ☏ +34 93 622 03 76. Tu-Sa 10:00-19:00, Su 10:00-14:30. Has the single best collection of Romanesque art in the world, and a fine Gothic collection as well. Includes the Pantocrator from the Taüll Romanesque church. The building itself is also very beautiful. Adult €12, under 16 or over 65 (EU resident) free, including two visits within 30 days. First Sunday each month is free for everyone. Included in the Barcelona Art Passport.
* 41.3697222.1577785 Archaeology Museum of Catalonia (Museu d'Arqueologia de Catalunya). Situated on the Montjuic, it exhibits archaeological findings from Catalunia from different periods. Under 16 and 65+ free. €3 for others. Special discounts for other groups.
* 41.36892.155836 Catalan Ethnographical Museum (Museu Etnològic de Barcelona), Passeig Santa Madrona, 16-22 (Estació d'Espanya (L1 i L3 of the Metro)), ☏ +34 934 246 807. This museum mainly exhibits exponents, which were imported by Catalan sailors as they explored the new world. Free on the first Sunday each month (11:00 to 15:00)
* 41.3663312.1570647 Olympic and Sports Museum Joan Antoni Samaranch (El Museu de l'Esport Olímpic), Avda. de l’Estadi 60, comunicacio@fbolimpica.es. The museum displays high-performance sport competitions, recreational sports, sports in general and sports for disabled people. It shows how sport can promote values, educate, innovate and renew. The museum has a sport idols space with outstanding players.
* 41.3647222.1555568 Olympic Stadium (Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys). The stadium and its surroundings built in 1927 and renovated for the 1992 Summer Olympics provides nice architectonic and city views. Since it's not too crowded outside sport events, it's usually a pretty calm place. (updated May 2021)

### Other attractions

* 41.3752.1491679 Plaça d'Espanya. Placa d'Espanya was created for the 1929 World Exhibition, on a site once used for public hangings. The fountain in the center of the square is a great attraction and plays music during the summer. Plaça Espanya is located at the base of Montjuic hill.
* 41.3692.14710 El Poble Espanyol, Av. Marques de Comillas, 13, ☏ +34 93 508-6300, fax: +34 93 508-6333, info@poble-espanyol.com. A fake village built in 1929, with replicas of characteristic buildings in Spain (like the Avila walls, the Vall-de-roures town hall, etc.). The village hosts the Fondation Fran Daurel, where you can enjoy an interesting Modern Art collection boasting Miró, Picasso, Tapiès and other, mostly Spanish and Catalan, contemporary artists. The audio tour is very worthwhile there. Also worth seeing - the flamenco show at Tablo de Carmen. You can also step into several of the workshops to see craftsmen at work such as glassblowers and leather workers.
* 41.36182.158711 Botanical Garden (Jardí Botànic de Barcelona). Although a botanic garden had been established in Barcelona as early as 1888, the current gardens date from 1999. (updated Mar 2024)
* 41.3699112.17216112 Miramar gardens (Jardines de Miramar). This is where you arrive by a harbour cable car. Marvelous place in the spring, full of roses and fountains. Entrance to the cactus garden is nearby. The Mirador Miramar offers splendid views over the city.
* 41.363422.1661713 The Montjuïc Castle (Castell). Provides a beautiful panorama view over the rest of the city. The Montjuic Castle is in the Montjuic hill. From the Montjuïc Castle, take the harbor cable car to Barceloneta for more splendid views. (updated Mar 2024)

## Do

* 41.369442.165121 Piscina Municipal de Montjuïc (Swimming pool on Montjuic), Av Miramar 31, ☏ +34 934430046. M-F 11:00-18:30. In the summer months July and August the outdoor swimming pool is open for public. This pool offers spectacular views over the whole city. The pool is close to the exit from the funicular that departs from metro station Parallel; metro ticket is valid for the funicular. €5.05 for adults.
* Tablao de Carmen, in Poble Espanyol, offers a spectacular flamenco evening. The entrance fee (€31) includes the 1½-2 hour show, drink and free of charge entrance in Poble Espanyol. A cheaper alternative is the flamenco night in jazzclub Jazz Si in the Raval neighbourhood.

## Eat

There are lots of small restaurants along and next to the pedestrian Calle Blai.

### Budget

* 41.3735752.1647221 Taberna Blai Tonight, Calle Blai 23-25, ☏ +34 648 73 32 00. A big variety of tapas including cheese, tortillas, seafood and meat options are offered by friendly staff. First one has to choose a plate and a drink. At the end one pays for the number of toothpicks. Cheap drinks attracts a young public. €1 tapas.

### Mid-range

* 41.3725172.1621172 El Sortidor, Plaça del Sortidor, 5 (Metro Poble Sec), ☏ +34 935 18 85 44. Going back to 1908 the restaurant is known for its anchovies accompagned with good vermouth.
* 41.3731662.1661083 Koska Taverna, Carrer de Blai, 8, ☏ +34 93 127 0313, info@koskataverna.com. The tapas bar has great drink choices and serves original non traditional food.
* 41.3739632.1655344 Quimet & Quimet, Carrer del Poeta Cabanyes, 25 (Metro Paral-lel), ☏ +34 934 42 31 42. Lively little bar that serves excellent sandviches and has a good selection of wines. €2.50 sandvich, €1.90 vermuth.
* 41.3733692.1652545 La tasqueta de Blai, Blai 17 (Metro Paral-lel), ☏ +34 931 730 561. The tapas bar is very popular and hence allways packed. It offers interesting varieties including sweet dessert ones.

### Splurge
## Drink

Off the beaten path one can find a great choices of different bars:
* 41.3724732.1630831 Celler Cal Marino, Carrer de Margarit, 54, ☏ +34 933 294 592. Tu-F 12:00-15:30, 19:30-23:30, Sa 11:30-15:00, 19:30-23:30, Su 11:30-15:00. Wine bar with lots of local choices plus a great selection of cheeses. They have great suggestions according to personal taste.
* 41.3727872.1671492 Gran Bodega Saltó, carrer de Blesa, 36, ☏ +34 934 41 37 09. Bar that seems out of the eighties. It is very popular and plays regular concerts.
* 41.3722172.1664553 Maumau, Carrer Fontrodona, 35 (Metro Parallel), ☏ +34 934418015, info@maumaubarcelona.com. Th 21:00-02:30, F Sa 21:00-02:30. A chilled out lounge bar with groovy tunes that uses its space to host short film nights, installations and concerts. Their webpage is worth a look for upcoming events and shows in Barcelona.
* 41.3743872.1695614 Sala Apolo, Carrer Nou de la Rambla, 113 (Metro Parallel), ☏ +34 934 41 40 01. It is one of the best clubs in town, and the place to be on Monday nights. Concerts every weekend and also during the week.
* 41.374182.1685565 Abirradero, Carrer de Vila i Vilà, 77 (Para-lel L2 L3 ), ☏ +34 934 61 94 46, abirradero@gmail.com. Brew pub in the Poble Sec area. A range of dishes to go with the beer. (updated Mar 2024)

## Sleep
### Budget

* Alberguinn - Sants Youth Hostel (Alberguinn), Carrer Melcior de Palau 70-74 entresuelo, ☏ +34 93 490 59 65, fax: +34 93 491 19 41, alberguinn@alberguinn.com. Check-in: 13:00, check-out: 11:00. Clean, secure and trendy hostel with a team of receptionists that will strive to help you with anything that you may need. The beds are comfortable and a continental breakfast is included. Free computers to use and WIFI. Lockers and bed linen included. Main train station is a few blocks away, as well as 3 metro lines (L1 L3 L5) and an international bus station. Luggage room is also free to use before check-in and after check-out. From €15 (€26 during July-August).
* Best Western Alfa Aeropuerto.

### Mid-range

* Terra by Ona Hotels, C/ de la Creu Coberta, 20-22, ☏ +34 936 26 88 44.
* 41.379682.142421 Hotel Gran Torre Catalunya, ☏ +34 93 600 69 99. Avda. Roma, 2-4. Next to Sants Central Station. Restaurant on the 23rd floor, spa, gym. €100.
* $^{[deadlink]}$ Hotel Medium Prisma 2*, Av. Josep Tarradellas, 119-121, ☏ +34 934 39 42 07, prisma@mediumhoteles.com. Between Sants Station and Plaza Francesc Maciá. 50 rooms, free Wi-Fi. (updated Jan 2024)
* 41.3748022.1608782 Hotel Silken Concordia, Avinguda del Paraŀlel, 115 (Metro Poble Sec), ☏ +34 933 24 91 80. On a major street. The metro station "Poble Sec" is right across from the hotel. If you prefer to walk you can reach "La Rambla" and all the major atrractions in downtown Barcelona in just 15 minutes. The rooms are spacious, the furniture is almost like new, and the staff are quite friendly. €90 for a double..
* $^{[deadlink]}$ Hotel Medium City 4*, Nicaragua, 47, ☏ +34 933 63 74 74, mediumcity@mediumhoteles.com. Hotel fully renovated, just two minutes walking from the Sants Station. 80 rooms, restaurant, meeting rooms, free Wi-Fi. (updated Jan 2024)
* 41.37552.14843 Catalonia Barcelona Plaza.
* Paral·lel.
* Hotel Coronado.
* 41.374722.170064 Tryp Barcelona Apolo Hotel, Avinguda del Paraŀlel, 57-59. This has to be one of the world's oldest Tryps, and it is so old that it is literally falling apart. The reason why it is still in business is the unparalleled location next to MEtro (pardon the pun) Parallel. €82.
* Pestana Arena Barcelona.
* Hotel Nuevo Triunfo.
* Abba Sants.
* Hotel Azul Barcelona.
* Ayre Hotel Gran Vía.
* 41.379232.142835 Expo Hotel Barcelona.
* hotel Best Auto Hogar Barcelona, Av. Paral·lel, 64, 08001, ☏ +34 934 439 850. Nice 4-star hotel of the chain Best. (updated Aug 2017)

### Splurge

* 41.370522.171126 Hotel Miramar Barcelona.
* 41.377552.138757 AC Hotel Sants by Marriott, Passeig de Sant Antoni, 36-40 (directly southeast from Barcelona-Sants station). AC does the trick by wrapping quite small rooms and limited facilities in modern design in very toned-down hues. Don't expect anything fancy, this is Marriott's lowest-tier brand in Spain. Some of the rooms begin to show dents and cracks after guests failed to properly navigate the narrow bits. The location next to the Sants station is convenient even if a bit sombre. €110.
* Hotel Grums Barcelona.
* Fira Palace.
* Barceló Sants. (updated Jun 2024)