Barcelona

[juliely]

I have just booked a weekend at The HIlton in Barcelona, does anybody know how far away from the airport is is ? Do I need to hire a car? I am hoping to spend some time on the beach/shopping, can anybody give some advice on shops, restaurants etc.
Juliely

[kempie]

I can't answer all of your questions but I do know that the Barcelona Hilton is about 8.5 miles from the airport. 2.5 miles from Las Ramblas and 4 miles from the beach.

[kev100]

Taxis are a better bet than being tied to a car.

[Filbert]

The airport isn't very far by taxi. The Hilton is in a lovely part of Barcelona but you are some way from the centre. (Not walking distance unless you fancy it).You don't really need to hire a car unless you are planning on leaving the city. The public transport is excellent, buses, metro and tram all run regularly and on time!!

When are you planning on going, as in August much of the city closes down for holidays, only the supermarkets and main shops etc stay open. The weather at the mo is scorching.

Its a beautiful city. I've lived here for the last 8 years.

Near your hotel is a shopping centre called L'illa which has clothes, sports, toys etc.

There is a fantastic Italian restaurant called La Taggliatella on a road called Av. Josep Tarradellas (not far from the Hilton). Be prepared as the servings are enormous and you usually need to book.