Use this tip to save in Barcelona

Before you book a hotel in Barcelona, consider apartment rentals as an alternative lodging option. Not only do some apartment rentals offer savings over hotels, they're also often in neighborhoods local residents live in, so they've got grocery stores and inexpensive restaurant options.

Thinking of a trip to Barcelona? For up-to-the-minute hotel and restaurant recommendations, plus the best planning advice, check out our online Barcelona Travel Guide.