Barcelona: 25 Do’s and Don’ts that will improve your trip
Are you planning a trip to Barcelona and worried about looking like a blundering tourist? That’s natural, of course. But don’t get too hung up on this–you’re visiting the city and taking in its biggest...
View ArticleBudget guide to Sitges, a quick hop from Barcelona
Known worldwide for its Film Festival and Carnival, Sitges is a beachy escape less than an hour from Barcelona. With 17 beaches to choose from and an estimated 300+ sunny days a year, you’re sure to...
View ArticleHotel Steal in Barcelona: Pension Mari-Luz, balcony rooms for $50
Finding an affordable hotel room in Barcelona is not as easy as it used to be. As Barcelona’s popularity as a tourist destination continues to soar (with almost 9 million visitors in 2015), so do the...
View ArticleThe 10 best cheap hotels in Barcelona for 2017
The Barcelona hotel scene offers something for everyone from super cheap dorm beds to fancy penthouse suites. Cheapos have plenty of options but it can be hard to decipher between hotels, hostels,...
View ArticleBarcelona Budget Travel Guide: How to save in the Catalan capital
When it comes to Barcelona, Gaudi is just the beginning. The Catalan capital has much more to offer than Modernista masterpieces (not that there’s any shortage of them here) — including plenty of...
View Article7 Tips for saving on your hotel in Barcelona
Despite its popularity, Barcelona is a bargain for travelers, particularly when it comes to food and drink. But what about accommodations? While rooms in the Catalan capital may be substantially...
View Article5 affordable hotels in Barcelona with clean and comfy rooms
Barcelona is a beautiful city nestled on the coast with plenty to see and do. Spend your days on the beach, sipping Cava at a local bar, or exploring the famous architecture of Gaudí. Even better,...
View ArticleBarcelona: Local tips for visiting La Boqueria market
For the first couple of years that I lived in Barcelona, La Boqueria (or “Mercat de Sant Josep de la Boqueria”, as it’s formally known) was my main market. I went there two or three times a week for...
View ArticleBarcelona: New additions to our hotel guide
As Barcelona remains toward the top of the list of destinations for Cheapos to visit, we want to be sure you have plenty of options to choose from when booking an affordable hotel. So before you plan...
View ArticleBarcelona: 10 tips for staying safe when visiting
There are very few aspects of Barcelona that I dislike. I love the beaches, especially in the summertime when the water is as warm as a heated pool. I adore the architecture from Gothic to Gaudi, which...
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