Where to stay in Barcelona?

[Michel_Abood]

I will be in Barcelona for the first time for a few days in late May/early June and am trying to figure out where to stay in the city to really best experience it. Mind you, I am NOT looking for anything touristy but still want to be able to really explore the city, on foot if possible. So a Times Square-like location would be very, very bad.

And of course, any hotel/affordable tapas bar recommendations would be really appreciated.
Merci!
Cheers!

[John_Liotta]

Greatest city in the world. . .

[Sarah_Warner]

@Michel Abood

I will be in Barcelona for the first time for a few days in late May/early June and am trying to figure out where to stay in the city to really best experience it. Mind you, I am NOT looking for anything touristy but still want to be able to really explore the city, on foot if possible. So a Times Square-like location would be very, very bad.

And of course, any hotel/affordable tapas bar recommendations would be really appreciated.
Merci!
Cheers!

I may have some ideas but I’ll have to check my travel log. Whatever you do do not stay in barrio el raval.

[Rick_Smith]

Here (NSFW):

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[Michel_Abood]

@Rick Smith

Here (NSFW):

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Nah, looks too much like an ex of mine.

[LMD_Ermitano]

Michel,

I’m sorry I did not see this sooner. If it’s not too late, I will ask one of my regular drinking buddies for good places for you to stay. If you could give me more specifics on what you are looking for, I can be of more help. My friend grew up in Barcelona, lived there for 20 years and goes home there at least twice a year. He’s actually there right now, so I can easily contact him for you.

Let me know what sights, type of accommodations, food, experiences, etc. you are looking for. The more details I have, the better.

Coincidentally, I am hoping to be in that area in early June as well, schedule permitting.

N

[Michel_Abood]

@LMD Ermitaño

Michel,

I’m sorry I did not see this sooner. If it’s not too late, I will ask one of my regular drinking buddies for good places for you to stay. If you could give me more specifics on what you are looking for, I can be of more help. My friend grew up in Barcelona, lived there for 20 years and goes home there at least twice a year. He’s actually there right now, so I can easily contact him for you.

Let me know what sights, type of accommodations, food, experiences, etc. you are looking for. The more details I have, the better.

Coincidentally, I am hoping to be in that area in early June as well, schedule permitting.

N

I am actually renting an apartment in Eixample, on Valencia Street, but I’ve never been so I am looking forward to exploring the city. I will buy a SIM card and have a Spanish mobile number and am there from the 1st to the 5th of June. It would be a pleasure to meet up!