Barcelona on budget
May 25th, 2016, 07:51 PM
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Barcelona on budget
Hello guys!
I am planning for a trip to Barcelona on Budget. I know there are plenty of articles out that which talk about tips for travelling on a budget. But due to my unfamiliarity with the country, I just feel so overwhelmed by the information! Could anybody share your itinerary or share some basic budget tips that are easy to follow. Many thanks!
I am planning for a trip to Barcelona on Budget. I know there are plenty of articles out that which talk about tips for travelling on a budget. But due to my unfamiliarity with the country, I just feel so overwhelmed by the information! Could anybody share your itinerary or share some basic budget tips that are easy to follow. Many thanks!
May 26th, 2016, 06:17 AM
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One thing we do is buy food as we walk around the city and put it in your backpack for a feast back at the hotel later. Cheese, meat, fruit, chocolate, bread, etc. If you are checking in your bags you can pack utensils and a corkscrew, otherwise buy them in Barcelona. Look for tapas bars that have free tapas along with a glass of wine. No choice, just what the house is offering.
La Boqueria the famous and old food market offers a world of choices.
La Boqueria the famous and old food market offers a world of choices.
May 26th, 2016, 09:55 AM
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Let's Go is a good idea or Lonely Planet.
I don't know of any magical tips, though, it's the same as anywhere -- choose a cheaper place to stay, that's a big one. There are plenty of modest hotels or hostels in Barcelona. Then, don't eat in expensive restaurants. I just don't know what else to say, just get off some of the main tourist routes (like don't eat on the ramblas) for dining. But that's obvious. YOu don't even have to get that far off it. And don't buy expensive drinks from cafes all the time. Some restaurants in Barcelona are a big nasty about forcing you to buy bottled water, though, more than in some other places. IN fact, it's easier to get tap water at cheap restaurants than even moderate ones where they refused to give it to me, said I had to buy bottled water. I really hate that, more for environmental reasons than anything, in fact (although I do resent adding on 2-4 euro for a cost I don't want and object to the process of bottled water in itself).
For the metro, there are some cheaper tickets you can buy, such as one that lasts 10 trips. Buy the zone 1 T10 ticket for only 10 euro for 10 trips (regularly 2 euro each). IF you think you'll use it a lot (metro and bus), buy one of the travelcards, such as unlimited travel for 3 days for 20 euro.
I don't know of any magical tips, though, it's the same as anywhere -- choose a cheaper place to stay, that's a big one. There are plenty of modest hotels or hostels in Barcelona. Then, don't eat in expensive restaurants. I just don't know what else to say, just get off some of the main tourist routes (like don't eat on the ramblas) for dining. But that's obvious. YOu don't even have to get that far off it. And don't buy expensive drinks from cafes all the time. Some restaurants in Barcelona are a big nasty about forcing you to buy bottled water, though, more than in some other places. IN fact, it's easier to get tap water at cheap restaurants than even moderate ones where they refused to give it to me, said I had to buy bottled water. I really hate that, more for environmental reasons than anything, in fact (although I do resent adding on 2-4 euro for a cost I don't want and object to the process of bottled water in itself).
For the metro, there are some cheaper tickets you can buy, such as one that lasts 10 trips. Buy the zone 1 T10 ticket for only 10 euro for 10 trips (regularly 2 euro each). IF you think you'll use it a lot (metro and bus), buy one of the travelcards, such as unlimited travel for 3 days for 20 euro.
May 26th, 2016, 10:33 AM
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<<You can busk, panhandle, or pickpocket tourists for extra money.>>
There's a glut of that anyway - it's Barcelona.
To the OP:
Everyone is on a budget. The phrase is meaningless - it is a colloquialism that assumes commonality where none actually exists.
What is your nightly lodging budget?
What is your daily meal/food budget?
What is your entertainment budget?
What is your sightseeing budget?
Other than that, the basic info Christina told you, which applies everywhere, is useful.
There's a glut of that anyway - it's Barcelona.
To the OP:
Everyone is on a budget. The phrase is meaningless - it is a colloquialism that assumes commonality where none actually exists.
What is your nightly lodging budget?
What is your daily meal/food budget?
What is your entertainment budget?
What is your sightseeing budget?
Other than that, the basic info Christina told you, which applies everywhere, is useful.
May 27th, 2016, 11:47 PM
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When eating out, make the lunch the main meal of the day, like most locals. Many neighbourhood restaurants will have a great value three course lunch menu with drinks incl for some 9-12€.
Navia in El Born and l'Aribau close to the university in the Eixample are two of my favourite no fuss traditional cafes/restaurants in Barcelona. Affordable, traditional food, very popular with locals. For example three course lunch menu del dia with wine/beer included for some 10-12€. Excellent stews and soups at Navia, when they have simmered for some good hours, you could have a great late night meal for some 4-5€. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...Catalonia.html
l'Aribau, on a corner close to the impressive university from 1450. Here businesspeople and academics drop in for a three course lunch for some 10-12€. Salad or today's soup, grilled meat or fish with poatatoes/vegetables and dessert. Excellent place with lots of Catalan specialities. I have a soft spot for the Botifarra sausage for some 4€. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...Catalonia.html
Some tapas bars in Barcelona also offers a free tapa with every glass of beer, wine etc. La Xula Taperia has this offer between 5 and 9pm. And most tapas bars in the great atmosphere Poble Sec district, at the foot of Montjuic, are in on the Thursday night offer of a tapa and a glass for 2€.
La Xula: http://www.timeout.com/barcelona/bar...a-xula-taperia
The best and freshest fish and seafood in self-service La Paradeta for bargain prices. Four restaurants around town, one in El Born and one close to Sagrada Familia:
http://www.laparadeta.com/
http://www.spottedbylocals.com/barcelona/la-paradeta/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-paradeta-born-barcelona
And nothing beats going to one of the fabulous food markets and then have a picnic in one of Barcelona's parks. If you stay in El Born, go to the fabulous and close by Santa caterina food market and then off for a picnic in the Ciutadella park.
Santa Caterina market: http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/...na-market.html
Ciutadella park: http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/...iutadella.html
Navia in El Born and l'Aribau close to the university in the Eixample are two of my favourite no fuss traditional cafes/restaurants in Barcelona. Affordable, traditional food, very popular with locals. For example three course lunch menu del dia with wine/beer included for some 10-12€. Excellent stews and soups at Navia, when they have simmered for some good hours, you could have a great late night meal for some 4-5€. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...Catalonia.html
l'Aribau, on a corner close to the impressive university from 1450. Here businesspeople and academics drop in for a three course lunch for some 10-12€. Salad or today's soup, grilled meat or fish with poatatoes/vegetables and dessert. Excellent place with lots of Catalan specialities. I have a soft spot for the Botifarra sausage for some 4€. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Restauran...Catalonia.html
Some tapas bars in Barcelona also offers a free tapa with every glass of beer, wine etc. La Xula Taperia has this offer between 5 and 9pm. And most tapas bars in the great atmosphere Poble Sec district, at the foot of Montjuic, are in on the Thursday night offer of a tapa and a glass for 2€.
La Xula: http://www.timeout.com/barcelona/bar...a-xula-taperia
The best and freshest fish and seafood in self-service La Paradeta for bargain prices. Four restaurants around town, one in El Born and one close to Sagrada Familia:
http://www.laparadeta.com/
http://www.spottedbylocals.com/barcelona/la-paradeta/
http://www.yelp.com/biz/la-paradeta-born-barcelona
And nothing beats going to one of the fabulous food markets and then have a picnic in one of Barcelona's parks. If you stay in El Born, go to the fabulous and close by Santa caterina food market and then off for a picnic in the Ciutadella park.
Santa Caterina market: http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/...na-market.html
Ciutadella park: http://www.barcelonaturisme.com/wv3/...iutadella.html
