Barcelona Hotel night before Cruise

[Brehede]

Hi - apologies if this has been asked before.  We are arriving into BCN/El Prat airport Barcelona at 10:30pm the night before our cruise. Any recommendations for a convenient, air conditioned hotel for the 1 night stay?  Obviously ease of transfers from airport to hotel & then to port is important since we won't have time to do much else

Thanks! 

[mapleleaves]

There's a thread at the top of the page called Barcelona Hotels and another just below your's called Barcelona Hotels.  Read thru both for suggestions. 

Prices in Barcelona are pretty high, just as in most major cities. And are usually booked way in advance for pre-cruise nights.  Hopefully your trip is 2024.

The area around Placa Catalunya is very convenient. First, it is serviced by the Aerobus for only 8E, for 30minute ride from airpoprt.  And also, it's just a few minutes to Las Ramblas, so you would have all morning to sightsee ...visit the Boqueria Market, wander down Las Ramblas to Placa Real, a brief wander thru the Gothic Quarter.  Also, a cab ride to the ship will only take about 10 minutes/20E.   We wanted to squeeze every last moment from Barcelona so we didn't board until 2pm ....bonus, no lines at check in.

If your trip is this yr, go to a site like booking.com and use the map to limit your search to the Placa Catalunya area, and use the budget and availability features to limit the search further  IF you find a few hotels that appeal, ask for feedback.  Good luck !

Edited August 25, 2023 by mapleleaves

[Dancer Bob]

In general, I agree with mapleleafs. But looking at 10.30 PM arrival, desire for convenience, and accepting you don't have much time for sightseeing, I suspect the Aerobus might not be your best option. I would rate  "24 hr reception" as more important than "close to Las Ramblas".